D&RGW collection, courtesy of Dave Gross and Jackson Thode, Denver, Colo.
Summary
Rear view of Pullman "Tryphosa" an all wood, eight section lounge with open platform observation on the rear of the first Scenic Limited train, Denver & Rio Grande Railroad at Burnham Shops, Denver, Colorado.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company; Denver (Colo.); Railroad lounge cars--Colorado--Denver
Geographic Area
Denver (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700138463
Notes
Additional information on negative paper sleeve: "Observation - Tryphosa; Sleeper - Los Gatos 10-2 DR; Chair car - Greenfield 14-1 DR; Dining car - St. Charles; Combination - Probus, base club, buffet, library, smoker."; Formerly 1716.; Glass plate is broken.; Title, photographer and description hand-written on back of copy photoprint: "An all-Pullman five car consist operated by the D&RG only during the summer season of 1906, starting on June 3rd. Built 6/9/1890 by Pullman Car Works, Lot 1668, Plan 644D, modified to floor plan 644G prior to 1900, in service on Colorado Midland 1900-01, on D&RG, summer of 1906 retired and dismantled 11/1914."; R7001384635
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