Things are looking up for D&RGW 168

p51 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 20, 2015 3:19 pm

Seems like once they get her running, they should get a lot of movie work out of her, considering how few pre-1900 locomotives (either real or replica) are out there in running condition in an environment which could pass for any timeframe.

Dougvv wrote:

I fell in love with Sierra #3. When I first saw 169 in Alamosa, I saw a sister to SRR #3 - just a little smaller.

Yeah, I can see it. Especially that last drive kicked way out toward the back like that...

philip.marshall · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:27 pm

D&RGW narrow gauge T-12 4-6-0 No. 168 was moved from Colorado Springs to Antonito earlier this week, and is once again on live rails at the Cumbres & Toltec.

Some photos by Nathan Holmes and Larry Green of the moving operation on Wednesday:
http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/DRGWSteamContainer/T12s/DRGW168/LoadingOut23Sep2015/

-Philip Marshall

Brian Norden · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:28 pm

The restoration goal for #168 is for it to be as it was in the 1912-1915 era. This is the oldest it can be considering its reboilering by the Rio Grande and similar configuration issues.

airforcerail · **Posted:** Sat Sep 26, 2015 2:15 pm

I know the owner of both of the haul rigs. The one hualing the tender is a total custom fab job. Very intering build thread for those on here who also like military vehicles. It can be found at steelsoldiers.com.

The m1070 is an awesome truck for sure. They are coming out surplused now for pretty decent prices. The biggest issue is it was built overwidth- you have to have a permit just to go get ice cream!

Another issue is it only goes 45mph. Loaded, empty, off a cliff with a tailwind. Not bad for short moves, but getting it to and from takes forever...

I have often wanted to set up a rig similar to his to use for rail equipment movements here in the southeast. We have Silk Road operating over here so it isn't too bad to get equipment moved.

That is a nice little engine and will look fantastic under steam. I agree on the move work, could see a lot of use in that way.

philip.marshall · **Posted:** Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:04 pm

A teaser video of No. 168 after unloading in Antonito:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMgkSEdJpJQ

-Philip Marshall

J3a-614 · **Posted:** Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:56 pm

It's all good, really, but I'm betting 168's departure is going to leave a hole in some people's hearts in Colorado Springs. . .

http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/DRGWSteam ... 0.jpg.html

philip.marshall · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2015 7:26 pm

Some video of No. 168 in transit on Wednesday night:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3brZ7sz4DQ

-Philip Marshall

christensenge · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 7:47 am

Thanks for the pointer Philip! And thanks to Carlos and Roger for capturing the move on video!