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Title: K-37 and K-36
Post by: YellowHillsCentral on April 03, 2008, 11:03:37 PM

Hey Y'all,

I was just looking at the D&RGW's narrow gauge roster and thought what is the difference between the K37 and the K36. I know the K37 was made from a standard gauge consolidation, is the 36 as well. Whats the difference?

Thanks,
CSLM

Title: Re: K-37 and K-36
Post by: Charlie Mutschler on April 03, 2008, 11:25:47 PM

The K-36 class locomotive were built for the D&RGW by Baldwin in 1925. These 2-8-2s were the last new locomotives acquired for the D&RGW narrow gauge. The D&RGW considered several options for additional narrow gauge locomotives. In 1928 and 1930 it converted ten aging standard gauge 2-8-0s into narrow gauge 2-8-2s using new running gear supplied by Baldwin. The running gear was virtually identical to that used on the K-36 class locomotives, but the length was adjusted to suit the boilers from the standard gauge 2-8-0s. The K-37s utilized the boilers, cabs, tenders, and tender trucks of the standard gauge locomotives. The tender trucks were re-gauged for use on the K-37s by squeezing the wheels in on the axles. These ten locomotives were the last steam locomotives placed in service on the D&RGW narrow gauge.

Charlie Mutschler

Title: Re: K-37 and K-36
Post by: YellowHillsCentral on April 04, 2008, 12:22:49 PM

Thanks a ton

Title: Re: K-37 and K-36
Post by: DRGW481 on May 24, 2009, 11:44:06 AM

If you look at them side by side you will also notice a difference in the somkebox front. The tenders are a little different in looks too.

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