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Karl Rethwisch's Collection
 
4/27/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Denver & Rio Grande Western
Model:BLW 2-8-2Built As:DRGW 488 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:58589Order No:
Frame Number:20X24 cylinders, 44" driversBuilt:8/1925
Notes:to C&TS 1970
Other locos with this serial:  CTS 488(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
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All steamed up
Title:  All steamed up
Description:  Talkin' over the "plan" before headin' for Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 10:05:43 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  601   Comments: 4
They THINK they can
Title:  They THINK they can
Description:  After being "reunited" north of Lobato trestle the three little Mikes produce some serious sounds as they hit the grade to Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:50:37 PM
Location:  Lobato, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  507   Comments: 4
Just checkin.
Title:  Just checkin.
Description:  Waterin' at Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 11:12:07 AM
Location:  Cumbres, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  549   Comments: 1
Passin' up a drink
Title:  Passin' up a drink
Description:  Los Pinos tank.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 11:04:52 AM
Location:  Cumbres, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  461   Comments: 3
A Working Engine Cab.
Title:  A Working Engine Cab.
Description:  During a pause to cut the helper off at Cumbres, the Fireman puts a little water on er.
Photo Date:  9/13/2011  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 1:51:28 PM
Location:  Cumbres, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Big Storm Commin.
Title:  Big Storm Commin.
Description:  CATS finishes its chores at the end of the day.
Photo Date:  9/13/2011  Upload Date: 9/15/2011 9:21:36 AM
Location:  Antonito, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  333   Comments: 1
Thirsty ??
Title:  Thirsty ??
Description:  RG 488 chugs by the Los Pinos tank on its return trip to Chama.
Photo Date:  12/17/2011  Upload Date: 5/20/2012 4:06:34 PM
Location:  Los Pinos, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 3


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