Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad narrow gauge locomotives 473 and 498 (2-8-2), with tank and gondola cars, travel eastbound near Azotea in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Engineers are in the cab of one locomotive, and behind the tender on the other locomotive. Smoke billows from both locomotives. Shows utility poles and a small dirt stock tank.
Description
1 negative ; 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1950-1960; Rio Arriba County (N.M.)--1950-1960; Narrow gauge railroads--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1950-1960; Railroad freight cars--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1950-1960; Railroad locomotives--New Mexico--Rio Arriba County--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700402189
Notes
Formerly RG 971.4; Title and descriptive information penciled on negative envelope.; R7004021896
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