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CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA IN CIMARRON, CO
D&RG locomotive #278 is a 2-8-0 Consolidation or C60 Class, C-16 locomotive with 36" drive wheels. 2-8-0 refers to 2 leading wheels with 8 driving wheels and no trailing wheels. Built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 12/1880. [http://www.hscl.cr.nps.gov/insidenps/summary.asp] #278 was used on this part of the D&RG's main line, on the Crested Butte Branch, and in the Gunnison rail yards for over 70 years. [NPS leaflet -Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit]
(submitted by Rich A. on 08/19/09)
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