D&RGW 464

D&RGW 464 is a 3 foot narrow gauge, Mikado type, 2-8-2 steam railway locomotive built for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1903. They eventually became known by the nickname “Mudhens”.

Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works
Build date 1903
Configuration 2-8-2
UIC classification 1′D1′ v, later 1′D1′ h
Gauge 3 ft (914 mm)
Leading wheel
diameter
28 in (711 mm)
Driver diameter 40 in (1,016 mm)
Trailing wheel
diameter
28 in (711 mm)
Wheelbase 24.5 feet (7.5 m)
Length 33.7 feet (10.3 m)
Weight on drivers 105,425 lb (48 t)
Locomotive weight 136,650 lb (62 t)
Fuel type Coal
Boiler pressure 200 lbf/in² (1.38 MPa)
Cylinders Original: Four
Vauclain compound,
Later: Two, simple
Cylinder size Original: 13 in × 22 in (330 mm × 559 mm)
and 22 in × 22 in (559 mm × 559 mm)
Later: 17 in × 22 in (432 mm × 559 mm)
Valve gear see table
Valve type see table
Tractive effort 27,000 lbf (120 kN)
Locomotive brake Air
Train brakes Air
Career Denver & Rio Grande
Denver & Rio Grande Western
Rio Grande Southern
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
Huckleberry Railroad
Class D&RG: 125
D&RGW: K-27
Number in class 15
Number 450-464
Nicknames Mudhen
Locale California, Colorado, Mexico, Michigan, New Mexico
Preserved Two: #463, 464

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