Number 409 seemed to be on the third division most of her D&RG career. My dear departed D&RGW engineer friend, Frank Wright was Fireman on her for Engineer Brasswell when they delivered her to Ridgway in 1916.
February 18, 1887
Salida. Engine 409 will make her exit from the back shops early next week.
Railway Notes January 27, 1914
Salida, Engine 409 is being fitted up at the Denver & Rio Grande shops with an electric headlight.
Railway Notes Friday, May 8, 1914
Engineer Knoll and Fireman Foxgruber have engine 420, and Engineer Reardon and Fireman Brasswell engine 409 on Ouray freight runs. Engine 421 is working on Cerro Hill. Engineer Lathrop and Fireman Nordstrom have engine 211 on the Crested Butte branch while engine 402 is at Salida for repairs.