Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
In this installment of Rio Grande steam motive power, we take a look at the D&RG's largest K-class 2-8-2 Mikado, the K-37. These engines are only slightly larger and heavier than their cousins engines the K-36s. However, some engine crews have argued the K-36 class were better workhorses than the 37s. The chief difference between a 36 and 37 is the utilization of leftover boilers from standard gauge 2-8-0 Consolidation class 190 locomotives; this made the engines appear slightly wider than the other motive power on the line but near twins to the 36s. Again, like the 36s, nearly every member of the class has survived into present day. Hope you enjoy!
In this installment of Rio Grande steam motive power, we take a look at the D&RG's largest K-class 2-8-2 Mikado, the K-37. These engines are only slightly larger and heavier than their cousins engines the K-36s. However, some engine crews have argued the K-36 class were better workhorses than the 37s. The chief difference between a 36 and 37 is the utilization of leftover boilers from standard gauge 2-8-0 Consolidation class 190 locomotives; this made the engines appear slightly wider than the other motive power on the line but near twins to the 36s. Again, like the 36s, nearly every member of the class has survived into present day. Hope you enjoy!
