Interesting

That sounds like it could very well have been the scenario. It's quite obvious that larger power was what was really needed during the depression. Considering that even the 268 was in storage for a time, it's a wonder that the entire group of 2-8-0s and 4-6-0's didn't get wiped out then. But, did the RGS actually acquire the CRystel RIver engines? I'd always thought that the D&RG bought them outwright. But then I guess that since by then the RGS was essentially part of the D&RG it makes sense. And of course, regarding tractive effort, the RGS got the low end of the deal.