Denver & Rio Grande Western engine number 1701 is leading a west-bound passenger train over the Colorado river.  1701 was out-shopped in 1929 by the Baldwin Locomotive works.  This locomotive was one of an order of ten Northern type engines which the D&RGW referred to as "Westerns".  This image of 1701 depicts the engine after a company rebuild around 1937.  The railroad was very proud of these high rollers.  They sported  dark green boiler jackets, silver trim and polished side-rods.  These 4-8-4's were in every respect "Grande Northerns".

Marc Desobeau – Copyright 2004