RailPictures.Net Photo: D&RGW 493 Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Steam 2-8-2 at Chama, New Mexico by Bruce Wilson

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» Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (more..)
» Steam 2-8-2 (more..)

» Unknown
» Chama, New Mexico, USA (more..)
» July, 1957

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» D&RGW 493 (more..)
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» Bruce Wilson (more..)
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On this day in 1957 the threat of the demise of the narrow gauge seemed remote, so I was not surprised that I had K-37 No. 493 and its helper all to myself as they labored toward the summit of Cumbres Pass.

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Either a freight train being helped over a steep grade or a long passenger or freight train requiring more engines. This album is for the Helpers and the double heading trains of the old days both steam and diesel.

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