Re: The K-37s

I knew that I wasn't seeing things, here is where I read that 492 received a new boiler or at least boiler work in 1948. True? Who knows really?

From John Coker:

Some hearsay on other 490s...
490- a problem engine ,being experimental to begin with . It derailed frequently.
491. This engine was famous for its steaming ability. It was the only D&RGW narrow gauge engine with thermic siphons.
492. This engine had a relatively good reputation. It was fitted with a new boiler barrel in 1948, and would be a good candidate for rebuilding, better than 497.
493. This engine also had a good reputation. '
494 and 495. Both of these engines were notorious for their terrible throttles.
496. A cracked boiler or steam dome made this the first engine to be retired.
498. This was also a relatively good engine.
499. The favorite. Alamosa crews tried to keep this engine on their end of the narrow gauge. Old-timers liked the permanent plow, which could wing rocks off the track with no stopping! Nothing but good things are said of this engine. Perhaps it had fewer of the endemic problems of the other 490s. It also was one of the few 490s ever used on passenger trains.