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This book illustrates the narrow gauge freight trains operated by the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad between Alamosa, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico, during the years 1965 to 1968. The 92 miles of track connecting those two points were part of 293 miles of narrow and dual gauge railroad still then operated by the D&RGW, the remnant of what had once been an extensive narrow gauge railroad 'empire' in the Rocky Mountains.The Alamosa-Chama segment, notable for its mountain scenery, included a dramatic crossing of 10,015-foot high Cumbres Pass.

Includes maps and a roster of D&RGW narrow gauge equipment in 1968.R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 112 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .25 in., B&W photographs.

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This Volume is a follow-on to Volume 1, Locomotives of the D&RGW and RGS. This Volume contains all new photographs of D&RGW locomotives of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. As in Volume 1, this Volume is designed to be a reference for the modeler and historian interested in Colorado Narrow Gauge Locomotives.

In addition to the photographs this Volume contains additional information from D&RGW sources on the roster and disposition of the narrow gauge locomotives. Large-format photographs are great for the modeler! R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 192 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., large-format B&W photographs (limited captions: date, location, photographer).

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R/Robb Ltd, softcover, pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., B&W photographs.

R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 176 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., large-format B&W photographs with captions.

Narrow Gauge Pictorial Volume IV: Refrigerator Cars, Stock Cars and Tank Cars of the D&RGW This pictorial contains photographs of the various equipment listed in the sub-title for the Rio Grande narrow gauge lines.

This book completes the freight car series begun in Volume 3. Drawings for the 30 ft. and 40 ft. reefers, 30 ft. and 34 ft. stock cars, and two types of tank cars are included to provide details and dimensions for modelers and historians.

While this Volume is not an exhaustive study of these cars it does contain photographs of their major lettering and detail variations. Also included is a reprint of an article from a 1925 railroad trade magazine that describes the construction details of the D&RGW 40 ft. reefers.

The large-format photographs are great for modelers!

Contents:

• Refrigerated Cars, pp. 2–56
• Stock Cars, pp. 57–125
• Tank Cars (COLX, CONX, CYCX, TCX) pp. 126–149
• UTLX Tank Cars, pp. 150–175
• Roster of Equipment and UTLX Numbering Chart, p. 176. Publisher: R/Robb Ltd

R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 208 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., B&W photographs.

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The Grande Mountains: The Standard Gauge 4-8-2s of the Denver & Rio Grande Western This book covers one type of standard gauge locomotive of the Denver & Rio Grande Western-the 4-8-2 Mountain class. All photographs are large format black & white with one per page. Also included are specifications such as general dimensions, tonnage ratings and a Baldwin Company 1928 article about the locomotives.

R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 190 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in., large format B&W photographs. Publisher: R/Robb Ltd

Narrow Gauge Pictorial Volume IX: Rio Grande Southern Right-of-Way and Structures Rico to Durango.

Contents:

• Large-format B&W photographs with limited captions, pp. 2–146
• Stations Map, pg. 147
• Rico
• Colorado track diagram, pp. 148–149
• Basic Dimensions Rico Engine house
• Depot
• Section House
• Coaling Chute, pp. 150–153
• Stoner Creek
• Colorado Section House dimensions, pg. 154
• Dolores
• Colorado track plan, pg. 155
• Dolores Depot dimensions, pg. 156
• Mancos
• Colorado Depot plan, pg. 157
• Hesperus
• Colorado Depot, pg. 158
• Hesperus
• Coal Chute, pg. 159
• Fort Lewis
• Colorado shelter and platform, pg. 160.R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in
• B&W photographs and diagrams, plans. Publisher: R/Robb Ltd Features: New Softcover Robert L. Grandt R Robb Ltd

This book covers the entire history of the D&RGW's narrow gauge cabooses from the beginning to 1987. The caboose cars that evolved on the Rio Grande owed much to developments on other roads and were unique in being the largest group of narrow gauge cabooses in the United States. Includes a few drawings and a roster.

Contents:

• Preface and short history of the D&RGW cabooses, pg. 3
• The Long Cabooses of the D&RGW, pg. 4
• Notes on D&RG cabooses, pg. 5
• Standard Lettering Diagram for D&RG 4-wheel cabooses, pg. 48
• Photographs of the Cabooses, pp. 6–155
• Drawings and Roster, pp. 156–160.R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 160 pages, 11 x 8.5 x .5 in
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R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 192 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., B&W photographs.

Large-format B&W photographs with limited captions. Publisher: R/Robb Ltd

Large-format B&W photographs with limited captions.R/Robb Ltd, softcover, 176 pages, 11 x 8.5 x.5 in., B&W photographs. Publisher: R/Robb Ltd Features: New Softcover Robert L. Grandt R Robb Ltd