Apparently the DRGW had 1 NW-2. Any web photos of this unit? Any info on where it was typically assigned?
Don't know about web pics, but there is a pic of it in Jim Ozment's Trackside book at Burnham Yard dated Feb 26 1965. The Rio Grande in Color Vol 1 book has another pic of it at Burnham Yard dated 1967. Referred to as "Burnham's Pampered Pet" so there's a clue. Sold off in 1968.
It was the only DRGW switcher to have a trolley pole fitted because of some of the routes it took (Denver & Intermountain).To activate the x-ing lights etc. Built Jan 1941 & funnily enough,I've gone through all my DRGW site list & can't find a NW-2 DRGW pic! Used mainly in the Denver area all it's 27 years.
Thanks, Rod! I think I can rule one out, unless someone proves me wrong that #100 had never traveled the Tunnel District...
Temptation! I'm trying to not buy one.... I have enough locos, and I need to focus funds on layout construction!
"Burnham's Pampered Pet" It's always been my understanding that the 100 never ventured far from the Denver area. 2slim
From Nathan Holmes DRGW website: DRGW 7000 Jan-1941 13-Sep-1941 DRGW 100 13-Sep-1941 Jan-1968 Frame number: 1313 To DRGW 100 13-Sep-1941 To Great Lakes Steel 100 in 1968 To East Camden & Highland 62 Unit had trolley pole until 1953 to trip Denver & Interurban signals
