A Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad inbound narrow gauge freight train, with locomotive #494 (2-8-2), and an outbound standard gauge freight train, with locomotive #1167 (2-8-0), approach each other in Alamosa (Alamosa County), Colorado. Smoke rises from the locomotives. Shows utility poles and a tank tower in the distance.
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; Alamosa (Colo.)--1950-1960; Narrow gauge railroads--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960; Railroads--Colorado--Alamosa--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: ZZR700402079
Notes
Formerly RG 1596.1; Title and descriptive information penciled on negative envelope.; R7004020793
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