Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, south of Englewood, Colo, with 97 cars, running 30 mph, on Oct 19, 1952. Photo taken at 10:22am; engine exploded near Louviers at 11:15am.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, showing firebox after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703 bystanders

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, with crane after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, rear drivers and tender after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. Front drivers coasted along the track about a quarter of a mile beyond the explosion.
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703

A photograph postcard showing Denver & Rio Grande Western (DRGW) 3703, 4-6-6-4, front drivers after boiler explosion near Louviers, CO. (Rails are hidden by weeds)
Date: October 19, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 52 & 3979

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 52, turbine/electric, on eastbound freight extra at Devil's Gate Bridge, east of Ogden, UT, locomotive 3979 pushing, 98 cars, 30 mph.
Date: April 12, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 3979

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3979, 4-6-6-4, at rear of freight extra No. 52, east of Ogden, UT.
Date: April 12, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, approaching Sherman, WY, 103 cars, 40 mph (raining).
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on freight extra, standing at Borie, WY.
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, at Granite Canon, WY, 103 cars, 20 mph'
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 4001 & 4008, 4-8-8-4's, on westbound freight extra, leaving Cheyenne, WY, 103 cars, 20 mph (Hank Griffiths on 4001).
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 1439

A photograph postcard showing Conductor R.F. Truex and Engineer Leavitt compare watches beside UP 1439 diesel loco on "D.L.S."(Day-Light-Stock train) , fast Salt Lake - Los Angeles stock train at Salt Lake, UT.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) "D.L.S." Caboose

A photograph postcard showing Conductor R.F. Truex in caboose of "D.L.S." (Day-Light-Stock train) at Salt Lake, UT.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 1439

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 1439, 4-unit diesel, near Stockton, UT, 50 mph. R.H. Kindig in locomotive cab.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Haley, E. J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 5516, 5093, 9010 & 3709

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 5516, 2-10-2, 5093, 4-10-2, 9010, 4-12-2, and 3709, 4-6-6-4, on westbound freight extra, near Ozone, WY, 68 cars, 30 mph.
Date: March 29, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Union Pacific (UP) 5516, 5093, 9010 & 3709

A photograph postcard showing the Union Pacific (UP) 5516, 2-10-2, 5093, 4-10-2, 9010, 4-12-2, and 3709, 4-6-6-4, on westbound freight extra, near Buford, WY, 68 cars, 35 mph.
Date: March 29, 1952
Creator: Kindig, Richard H.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History