Re: Sunrise on the RGS

Casey Akin Wrote:
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> Second engine was almost undoubtedly a K-27 in the
> original photo. Most likely 455. I am all but
> certain I have seen video, or at least more
> pictures of this train that shows the helper
> engine.
>
> That aside, I think the charter was more that
> acceptable as a RGS train. My brother and I could
> not stay another day, otherwise we would have
> bought a single day ticket. The only reason we
> were there for the departure on the first day, is
> because we got a flat tire somewhere near Villa
> Grove on our way home. I We ended up
> repairing the flat ourselves, and filling the tire
> in Alamosa. By the time we got the repairs done
> and had dinner, we decided to get a hotel and go
> home in the am.
>
> It was hard to leave the "time machine" and return
> to normal life; but reality doesn't wait for
> anyone!!!
>
> Casey Akin

I think the shot was taken in the fall of 1951. 455 was out of service since late May - early June. It was about 2/3 through its overhaul when the RGS decided to pack it in. RGS rented 452 in 455's place. 455 started using the 452's tender in the spring of 1951 after the rebuilt former standard gauge tender showed everyone its ability to derail. By the time 461 was lettered RGS, 455 was using 452's tender. So, it seems there never a time when there were two RGS-lettered K27's in service at the same time.