jim pallow Wrote:
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> The Train Tracker Wrote:
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> > Montrose, Sept. 1, 1951. Looks like 340 has a
> red
> > cab roof to me.
> > [attachment 92308 340-0901951.jpg]
> > Here's the thread.
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> [
ngdiscussion.net],
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> > 153527#msg-153527
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> > Don't know about the D&RG though. Been
> wondering
> > about that myself.
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> Note that the tender has some unusual paint
> also. Maybe dressed up for sale? JP
Nope. That was 318s tender and the greedy boards were painted aluminum while still in use behind 318. The tender 340 had at this time was larger than 318s and while both locos were on the Ouray branch they would use the larger tender behind whichever locomotive was running.
318 with this tender.
Jeff Taylor
CRRM curator of equipment and rolling stock.