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Owner: Denver & Rio Grande Western
Model:Alco 2-8-2Built As:D&RG 473 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:64984Order No:S-1445
Frame Number:18X22 cylinders, 44" driversBuilt:9/1923
Notes:Schenectady, K-28 class, to DSNG 3/81
Other locos with this serial:  DSNG 473(2-8-2) DRGW 473(2-8-2)
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DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Description:  The pair of Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge 2-8-2 Mikados #473 and 486 amble with their train through the unindentified "flatlands" on the DRGW system. No exact date, location or photographer was listed. From other slides in the group, it appears this was taken in the early 1950's.
Photo Date:  6/1/1953  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 6:58:19 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  859   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Description:  Beautiful shot of the surrounding mountain range as Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge 2-8-2 Mikado #473 rolls along the unidentified valley track. No exact date, location or photographer was given for the color slide but it appears based on other slides that this was taken in the early 1950's.
Photo Date:  6/1/1953  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 6:58:39 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 483(2-8-2)
Views:  938   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Description:  Great narrow gauge action shot of Denver & Rio Grande Western 2-8-2 #473 & 486 double heading a string of mostly flatcars. DRGW #473 was built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1923. The narrow gauge Mikado worked until being retired and eventually sold to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge in March of 1961. DRGW #486 was built by Baldwin (serial #58587) in 1925 and lasted until retirement and dontaed to the Royal Gorge Park for display. Not over though, since it was traded to Durango & Silverton for #499 in 1999 and rebuilt. It ran for the first time on DSNG in August of 2000. No location or photographer was listed. Although the date stamp on the slide is April, 1974, it appears more like early 1950's photo.
Photo Date:  11/1/1953  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 6:57:45 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  821   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Description:  Stopped at the Gato, CO, water tank is Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge 2-8-2 Mikados #473 & 486. DRGW #473 was built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1923. Specs - serial #64984, class K-28, 44" diameter drivers, 18" x 22" cylinders, a 200 psi boiler pressure, engine weight of 156,000 lb and they exerted 27,540 pounds of tractive effort. No photographer listed and the date is approximate.
Photo Date:  11/1/1953  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 6:57:57 AM
Location:  Gato, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  869   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng 473 & 486 Double Heading
Description:  Not sure why these two double heading narrow gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western Mikados have stopped at this unknown location, but it appears the crew members will be discussing something. DRGW #473 was built by Alco-Schenectady in September of 1923 (serial #64984) while DRGW 486 was built by Baldwin in 1925 (serial # 58587). After retirement, both eventually ended up on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR although #486 had a layover as a display piece for awhile in the Royal Gorge Park. No exact date, location or photographer was given but it appears that it was taken in the early 1950's.
Photo Date:  11/1/1953  Upload Date: 2/2/2021 6:58:29 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  811   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 473
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/1957  Upload Date: 9/4/2025 6:01:30 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  R. L. Fenwick
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Down At The Station
Title:  Down At The Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/1963  Upload Date: 9/4/2025 6:02:28 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  R. L. Fenwick
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 473
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/1963  Upload Date: 9/4/2025 6:03:34 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  R. L. Fenwick
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Coaling #473, 1966
Title:  Coaling #473, 1966
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/1966  Upload Date: 4/11/2006 7:10:07 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  mark mcdowell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1228   Comments: 0
#476 and #473 coaled and ready, 1966
Title:  #476 and #473 coaled and ready, 1966
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/1966  Upload Date: 4/25/2006 1:48:22 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  mark mcdowell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 476(2-8-2) DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1819   Comments: 0
Engine Servicing Facilities, 1966
Title:  Engine Servicing Facilities, 1966
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/1966  Upload Date: 3/31/2006 4:17:35 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  mark mcdowell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1284   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description:  As the sun begins to set in the west the 473 & 478 rest at Durango, Colorado after the round trip to Silverton. The K28 "Mikados" were built by the American Locomotive Company. After being serviced and readied for tomorrow's trip they will be returned to the roundhouse for the night.
Photo Date:  9/1/1966  Upload Date: 8/4/2013 1:12:51 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  James W. Watson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 478(2-8-2)
Views:  1319   Comments: 0
D&RGW 2-8-2s #478 and #473
Title:  D&RGW 2-8-2s #478 and #473
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/1973  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 8:38:41 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  DRGW 478(2-8-2) DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  860   Comments: 0
w/b D&RGW train led by K-28 2-8-2 #473
Title:  w/b D&RGW train led by K-28 2-8-2 #473
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/1974  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 9:00:11 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  673   Comments: 1
D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #473 leading w/b train
Title:  D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 #473 leading w/b train
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/1974  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 9:03:00 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  900   Comments: 1
D&RGW 2-8-2 #473
Title:  D&RGW 2-8-2 #473
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/1974  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 9:23:25 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
D&RGW 2-8-2 #473's rusted trailing truck wired-up
Title:  D&RGW 2-8-2 #473's rusted trailing truck wired-up
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/5/1974  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 9:25:25 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Gerard Putz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  615   Comments: 0
Tiny Train, Massive Mountain
Title:  Tiny Train, Massive Mountain
Description:  A Durango and Silverton doubleheader makes its way up the mountain. Date and location approximate.
Photo Date:  6/6/1987  Upload Date: 10/7/2025 2:30:22 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Climbing Along The River
Title:  Climbing Along The River
Description:  Durango And Silverton 473 hauls a tourist train along the Animas River as a photographer hangs out of the coach to capture the scene. Date is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/6/1987  Upload Date: 5/29/2025 10:31:19 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Unknown
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 11:58:52 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  3175   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 11:59:44 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1663   Comments: 1
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 12:00:27 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Nathan D Holmes
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1315   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 10:20:35 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Adam Lutt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  834   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description:  Not sure on location.
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 10:22:28 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Adam Lutt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  809   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 10:25:47 PM
Location:  Pinkerton, CO
Author:  Adam Lutt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 481(2-8-2) DSNG 481(2-8-2)
Views:  1270   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description:  DSNG 473
Photo Date:  10/2/2010  Upload Date: 11/27/2010 10:18:30 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Adam Lutt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  926   Comments: 0
D&RGW 473
Title:  D&RGW 473
Description:  D&RGW 473
Photo Date:  11/5/2010  Upload Date: 11/22/2010 3:26:18 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  4178   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/15/2012 2:54:06 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  897   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/15/2012 2:54:42 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  948   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/17/2012 9:10:00 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Mike Pennington
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  926   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/17/2015 9:42:05 PM
Location:  Tall Timber, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 5:44:08 PM
Location:  Bowens Ranch, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 5:46:37 PM
Location:  Bowens Ranch, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  656   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 5:48:28 PM
Location:  Bowens Ranch, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  680   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 5:52:30 PM
Location:  Bowens Ranch, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  697   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 5:56:29 PM
Location:  Bowens Ranch, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  617   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:13:29 PM
Location:  Tefft Bridge, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  649   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description:  south bound high above the Animas river on the high line
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:26:52 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  683   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:38:06 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  697   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:29:36 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  614   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:40:21 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  724   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 11:46:09 PM
Location:  Rockwood, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  712   Comments: 0
DRGW 473
Title:  DRGW 473
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/20/2015 6:01:31 PM
Location:  Tefft Bridge, CO
Author:  Sean Rodkey
Categories:  Bridge,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  1062   Comments: 0
D&SNGRR 473
Title:  D&SNGRR 473
Description:  473 waits for road engine (486)
Photo Date:  8/13/2015  Upload Date: 10/8/2015 11:16:16 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Jeremy Taylor
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2)
Views:  834   Comments: 0
drgw 473
Title:  drgw 473
Description:  double header 2015
Photo Date:  8/13/2015  Upload Date: 10/8/2015 11:32:28 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Jeremy Taylor
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 473(2-8-2) DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  1074   Comments: 3

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