The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (reporting mark DRGW), often shortened to Rio Grande, D&RG or D&RGW, formerly the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, was an American Class I railroad company. The railroad started as a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge line running south from Denver, Colorado, in 1870.

The original Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway (D&RGW) built a narrow gauge line from Ogden, Utah via Soldier Summit, Utah to Grand Junction, Colorado. The railroad became the Rio Grande Western Railway in 1889 and built several branch lines …

Denver Rio Grande Western Contents: Operating Rules, Airbrake Rules, Signal Rules. Passenger Information and Official Guide excerpts. The items below are a few samples of passenger brochures from the various periods as shown.

Nov 5, 2024 · The Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) was a legendary western "fallen flag" which battled the Rocky Mountains through Colorado and Utah.

The Denver & Rio Grande Western Railway Company was founded by General Palmer to build the western outlet for the Rio Grande, the D&RGW Rwy built the original narrow gauge mainline from Salt Lake City to State Line (the CO/UT border on the way to Grand Junction, CO).

On that day, General William Jackson Palmer and his associates filed articles of incorporation for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Over the next century, this railroad would weave its tracks through rugged mountain passes, defying nature’s obstacles.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) was built toward Gunnison in hopes of tapping wealth and traffic coming in from the booming nearby gold and silver mines. The steep mountain passes, and narrow canyons made the 4' 8 1/2" standard rail width too expensive and time consuming.

On-line coal, bridge traffic with friendly connections, and the opening of the 6.2-mile Moffat Tunnel in 1928 that dramatically shortened its Denver-Salt Lake Route, the Rio Grande became known for its competitive spirit and mountain scenery.

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (reporting mark DRGW), often shortened to Rio Grande, D&RG or D&RGW, formerly the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, was an American Class I railroad company. The railroad started as a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge line running south from Denver, Colorado, in 1870.

During its early years the Denver & Rio Grande Railway Company abbreviated its railway name several ways: RW, RY and R.Co. This article attempts to straighten out when these abbreviations were used as demonstrated by markings on various artifacts produced for the D&RG.