fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

The RGS 455 K27 using the RGS 463's tender. This was taken back in Sept of 2017, so I've forgotten any information on the why or wherefores for this combination of loco and tender.

Note the dimmed Denver and Rio Grande Western name on the tender.

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Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

Like.

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

Fred, that was part of photo charter special. The engine is the 463, renumbered and with other cosmetics made to appear as the RGS 455 prior to "the wreck" The original 455 was either sold or leased to the RGS by the D&RGW, I forget which, and while in service with the RGS in 1943 it wrecked. The entire cab was replaced with one from a standard gauge engine and was very distinctive looking in comparison with other K27 engines.When referring to the 455 you'll almost always see "pre wreck" or "post wreck" as part of the discussion. The 455 was removed from service and eventually scrapped decades ago (1953). The 463 which was also being used by the RGS when that railroad went belly up(1952), it was saved from the scrappers torch by Gene Autry and used at the Melody Ranch movie set. It was donated by Mr. Autry to the town of Antonito Colorado in 1972 and finally made its way to the C&TSRR

That is one hell of a fine photograph of the masquerade BTW

fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

Oh man, if only they had changed the number on the tender, we would have never suspected anything of the sneaky masquerade. Thanks for the background Rich, it's always nice to have some of the history and, with that bit of background, I do seem to recall something about the 'wreck' of 455. Perhaps even elsewhere on these very pages.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Well captured!!
Pat

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice processing.

OneShot1 Loc: Wichita, KS, USA

I love the detail in the download and the B&W treatment. Excellent!

Rich1939 Loc: Pike County Penna.

An additional note; If my memory still serves (that is certainly no longer a sure thing ) during the photo shoot reenactment, the backup light on the tender was removed and the temporary black probably covered better so the 463 on the frame wasn't as visible.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

These old Mikados are so homely they're beautiful. I photographed old 491 (Colorado Railroad Museum) in 2012 and just learned that it was made operational in 2014.

DickC Loc: NE Washington state

Great photo, and history!! Love the B&W.