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Owner: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroa
Model:BLW 2-8-2Built As:DRGW 481 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:58559Order No:
Frame Number:20X24 cylinders, 44" driversBuilt:7/1925
Notes:ex-D&RGW
Other locos with this serial:  DSNG 481(2-8-2) DRGW 481(2-8-2)
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D&RGW K-36 #481 on the deadline in Durango.
Title:  D&RGW K-36 #481 on the deadline in Durango.
Description:  Sold to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge in 1981; currently operational on the Silverton tourist train [date of photo approximate].
Photo Date:  6/15/1980  Upload Date: 1/3/2012 11:49:20 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  B.J. Svikhart
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  1852   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 2-8-2 481 crosses Highway 550 as it brings a southbound train into Durango, CO, from Silverton on August 16, 1987.
Photo Date:  8/16/1987  Upload Date: 9/10/2011 1:29:10 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Craig Walker
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  753   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  K-36 481 at Trimble.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/12/2005 2:22:34 PM
Location:  Trimble, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  920   Comments: 2
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  481 swinging through the curves at the Hwy 550 overpass south of Rockwood.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/12/2005 2:25:48 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  703   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  K-36 481 arrives at Silverton with the second train of the day.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/13/2005 12:31:12 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  739   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  481 backing her train into the wye.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/13/2005 1:51:24 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  731   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  After turning her train on the wye, 481 makes the reverse move back into town
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/13/2005 1:51:49 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  728   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  With the train in position, crew hoses down the boiler top. 481 sports a Ridgway Spark Arrestor, aka "Bear Trap stack", which was never used by the D&RGW in actual practice, but did see widespread use on the Colorado & Southern narrow gauge lines.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/13/2005 1:52:26 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  920   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  A closer view of the Ridgway Spark Arrestor, aka "Bear Trap Stack" on 481. The portion covering the stack has been flipped down, so it is inoperative at this time. Refer to my B&W shot of the 481 in this album to see the stack in the operating position.
Photo Date:  9/7/1990  Upload Date: 7/13/2005 1:53:14 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  941   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  K-36 481 northbound crossing Hermosa Creek on the wooden truss.
Photo Date:  9/9/1990  Upload Date: 7/12/2005 2:04:51 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  748   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  K-36 working upgrade approaching the reverse curves at the Hwy 550 overpass. Note "Bear Trap Stack" engaged.
Photo Date:  9/9/1990  Upload Date: 7/12/2005 2:06:15 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/1993  Upload Date: 1/18/2010 4:08:39 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  Durango & Silverton Narrow Gage Railroad
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 5:04:08 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Kelly Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  Durango & Silverton Narrow Gage Railroad Headed For Silverton
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 5:14:54 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  Durango & Silverton Narrow Gage Railroad
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 5:15:44 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 11:28:44 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 11:31:36 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  466   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 11:38:06 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1994  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 11:38:55 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
DS 481 2000 near
Title:  DS 481 2000 near
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2000  Upload Date: 1/15/2005 10:12:32 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Jim Sands
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  1048   Comments: 1
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/18/2008 12:23:40 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 12:49:29 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
DS 480
Title:  DS 480
Description:  Durango & Silverton sisters simmer while experiencing a Rocky Mountain high.
Photo Date:  6/1/2000  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 4:31:10 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 480(2-8-2) DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  1242   Comments: 0
DS 481
Title:  DS 481
Description:  The second train of the day arrives in Silverton, Co.
Photo Date:  6/1/2000  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 4:33:42 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Robert Duncan Sr.
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  808   Comments: 0
DRGW 481
Title:  DRGW 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2004  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 4:37:50 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Kevin Williams
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  3233   Comments: 15
DRGW 481 Along the Mountain
Title:  DRGW 481 Along the Mountain
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2004  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 6:59:42 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Kevin Williams
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  934   Comments: 2
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  North Bound to Silverton
Photo Date:  6/26/2004  Upload Date: 6/17/2008 10:41:11 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  At Silverton, Colorado
Photo Date:  6/26/2004  Upload Date: 6/17/2008 10:34:33 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Paul Rice
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
D&SNGRR #481
Title:  D&SNGRR #481
Description:  D&SNGRR #481 Getting ready for the morning train.
Photo Date:  6/16/2005  Upload Date: 9/23/2013 5:53:36 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Don Hinchliffe
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
D&SNGRR #481
Title:  D&SNGRR #481
Description:  D&SNGRR #481 Getting ready for the morning train.
Photo Date:  6/16/2005  Upload Date: 9/23/2013 5:57:14 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Don Hinchliffe
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2005  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:44:45 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2005  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:48:59 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2005  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:52:38 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  669   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2005  Upload Date: 11/14/2006 7:54:38 AM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  601   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 11/14/2006 7:55:37 AM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  940   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 11/14/2006 7:56:05 AM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  651   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description:  Crew on board of 481
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:32:06 PM
Location:  Highline, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  699   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:33:03 PM
Location:  Cascade, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  587   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:33:40 PM
Location:  Cascade, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:34:26 PM
Location:  Cascade, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:34:57 PM
Location:  Cascade, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:43:02 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  669   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:43:38 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:44:08 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  629   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:45:27 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:47:15 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  604   Comments: 1
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:48:05 PM
Location:  Hermosa, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:54:48 PM
Location:  Highline, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 6:55:39 PM
Location:  Highline, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
DSNG 481
Title:  DSNG 481
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/14/2006 7:47:59 AM
Location:  Needleton, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  407   Comments: 0


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