K-36 abd K-37 frames

In another thread:

mesaman3000 Wrote:
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> As I was typing this part, I looked at the two
> sets of plans hanging on my wall of a k36, and a
> k37, and I realize that these two types of locos
> had different size boilers, but were built on the
> exact same frame. So it is possible, but I do not
> know for sure...
>
>
> I have no factual knowledge to back this, however,
> I would really like to know. If they are, this
> would help our modeling ideas greatly.
>
> Casey

Well, I am told that they are essentially the same -- except for the rear of the frame and the trailing truck. The reason is that the frames and running gear were bought from Baldwin Locomotive Works and based upon the K-36 design.

I'm told that the D&RGW had thought of buying more K-36 locomotives and had made a down payment to BLW. But then changed its mind about spending the money. But it used the down payment for buying the frames, etc. that were used with the std. gauge 2-8-0 boilers, etc.

Brian Norden