Jerry474 Wrote:
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> Thanks William,
> While 474 was the regular CB branch engine for
> many years, it was not the only K-28 on the
> branch. 472 and 479 were often used as helpers
> while the Shavano was on a layover at Gunnison.
> Earlier, 476 seems to have been on the branch for
> a while. I have a photo of 476 at the Crested
> Butte depot.
>
> February 9, 1932
> Crested Butte Branch Rotary OO with engines 319
> and 476.
>
> On February 11, 1932, engine 476 derailed on west
> end of wye at Crested Butte.
Very true Jerry, I have seen a photo of 476 in Crested Butte in the early 30's. Really was an interesting branch, and with all the variety of power in Gunnison it added to the dynamic nature of it. Fun stuff!
William
aka drgwk37