Smoke rises from Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad (2-8-2) locomotives #497 and #498, a doubleheader freight train, on the Alamosa to Chama route, in Alamosa (Alamosa County), Colorado. A sign for the Narrow Gauge Motel is beside highway US 285. Shows patches of snow, and the photographer's shadow on the ground.
Description
1 negative ; 7 x 11 cm. (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Subject
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company--1950-1960; Alamosa (Colo.)--1950-1960; Motels--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960; Railroad locomotives--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960; Railroads--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960; Signs (Notices)--Colorado--Alamosa--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Robert W. Richardson.
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: ZZR700402062
Notes
Formerly RG 1728.1; Title, descriptive information and "from roof of Narrow Gauge Motel" penciled on negative envelope.; R7004020620
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