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D&RGW narrow gauge (2-8-0) 278, being loaded on standard gauge flat car at Salida, Colo. for shipment to Montrose to be donated to city.

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Call NumberRR-1778CreatorRichardson, Robert W.Date1953 AprilSummaryDenver and Rio Grande Western narrow gauge locomotive 278 (2-8-0) and a coal tender are on a flatcar at Salida (Chaffee County), Colorado. A railroad steam powered hoist is near the flatcar.Physical Description1 negative : nitrate, black-and-white ; 7 x 11 cm (3 x 4 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectDenver and Rio Grande Western Railroad CompanySalida (Colo.)Hoisting machinery--Colorado--SalidaRailroad freight cars--Colorado--SalidaRailroad locomotives--Colorado--SalidaGeographic AreaSalida (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage file: ZZR700401778Type of MaterialNitrate negativesBlack & white photographsNotesFormerly RG2092; Title penciled on negative sleevewith: RG56.1."; R7004017782

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