Thanks Wally! This engine class (in particular 463 renumbered as 455) was the first locomotive I fell in love with. But then I grew a deeper appreciation for the DRR's E.P. Ripley and she's been my loco sweetheart ever since haha
I have rode behind 463 at the C&TS in July 2016 along with K-37 #487. 463 pulling the train from Antonito to Osier. And 487 pulling the train from Osier to Chama.
These locomotives were built by Baldwin in 1903 and are numbers 450 to 464. They were quite small and were part of the K class 2-8-2 Mikado series. Sadly, in the 1940’s and 1950’s, almost all of the K-27’s were sold for scrap. But luckily, 2 of the 460’s, 463 and 464, are preserved. 464 works on the Huckleberry railroad and 463 works on the Cumbres and Toltec.
463, when I was younger, was my absolute favorite engine. THEN I started to understand E.P. Ripley on the Disneyland Railroad and she became my favorite haha BUT 463 is still in my top ten!
Well, you see, the Durango and Silverton didn't have any K-27s, on the K-28s which were not entirely eye-appealing. Then the only other Rio Grande K classes are the -36 and -37s which are just larger versions of the K-27s. So for now I'll probably leave it at this. BUT next week's video, I think, will knock your socks off
Great video of the K-27. Thanks for sharing it was fun to watch the old locomotive working so good. Stay safe out there
Thanks Wally! This engine class (in particular 463 renumbered as 455) was the first locomotive I fell in love with. But then I grew a deeper appreciation for the DRR's E.P. Ripley and she's been my loco sweetheart ever since haha
I have rode behind 463 at the C&TS in July 2016 along with K-37 #487. 463 pulling the train from Antonito to Osier. And 487 pulling the train from Osier to Chama.
What a FUN trip that must've been! I only wish the C&TS staff would fix 463's whistle so that it doesn't sound so "hissy"
Amazing video
Well thank you! I'm glad you found enjoyment in my little compilation of the Mudhens
These locomotives were built by Baldwin in 1903 and are numbers 450 to 464. They were quite small and were part of the K class 2-8-2 Mikado series. Sadly, in the 1940’s and 1950’s, almost all of the K-27’s were sold for scrap. But luckily, 2 of the 460’s, 463 and 464, are preserved. 464 works on the Huckleberry railroad and 463 works on the Cumbres and Toltec.
463, when I was younger, was my absolute favorite engine. THEN I started to understand E.P. Ripley on the Disneyland Railroad and she became my favorite haha BUT 463 is still in my top ten!
Today, two K-27s from the Rio Grande survive today. 463 is at the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and 464 is at the Huckleberry Railroad.
Absolutely right! We are very fortunate to have 2 Mudhens survive into preservation today
k-37 491 is at the Colorado railroad museum
@@Redwagon2012 I know.
Walt's Nephew I hope you'll do other videos of the Narrow Gauge railroads of America ?
Like the Durango and Silverton railroad
Well, you see, the Durango and Silverton didn't have any K-27s, on the K-28s which were not entirely eye-appealing. Then the only other Rio Grande K classes are the -36 and -37s which are just larger versions of the K-27s. So for now I'll probably leave it at this. BUT next week's video, I think, will knock your socks off
@@WaltsNephew okay I can hardly wait until that time👍😉❤