D&RGW 462

D&RGW 462 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”.

462 at Alamosa, Colo., July 3, 1938

462 at Alamosa, Colo., July 3, 1938

462 Glencoe, Colo., July 13, 1946

Three-quarter view of left side of engine, from front end, on the Rio Grande Southern. Photographed: Glencoe, Colo., July 13, 1946

462 crossing trestle at Ophir, Colo., October 41, 1947

462 crossing trestle at Ophir, Colo., October 41, 1947

462 leaving Mancos, Colo., October 26, 1946

462 leaving Mancos, Colo., October 26, 1946

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