D&RGW K37
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- The D&RGW K37 #493 makes its debut after being retired in 1968. 52 years ago. This Part 1 includes scenes from inside the roundhouse, when it whistles off and moves out of the roundhouse and moving around the loop in the yard. Part 2 includes a return to the turntable to turn around and again move around the loop in the yard with engine facing opposite direction to check clearances. Originally built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902 as standard gauge and converted to narrow gauge in 1928 by the D&RGW Denver Burnham Shops. The locomotives was purchased and moved to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in 1981. It sat outside on display in Silverton for 20 years. The D&SNGRR's multi-year, multi-million dollar rebuild and conversion to burn oil was to reduce the risk of starting fires during extremely dry condition.
I love this K37! This inspired me the idea for a new narrow gauge slip stream locomotive on the narrow gauge part of the new Mississippi Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad. It is a Model K37.
Go for it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
It’s great having another K-37 running other than the 491 and even more amazing that 492 will be restored at the C&TS ironic how 491, 492 and 493 will all be restored to operation
Hard to believe that 493 is in its 3rd year of being an excursion locomotive 😯😃
She is a magnificent beast
Great video Bob!
The opening scene is timeless!!! Love it.
I used to visit 493 when I was in Silverton. She looked so sad sitting on the rust track. I would always wonder if she would ever run again. I guess wishes do come true. Thanks for capturing this even.
Hi Bill, Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree with you and your welcome. Always enjoy your post as well, Thanks.
Thank you Bob for these videos!
Awesome video!
Opening shot reminds me of Big Boy when he moved the first time on his own at night of May 1. :)
Guess this is the theme for steam revivals, maybe PRR 5550 will be fired up like this. ;)
Hi Buck, Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video Bob. Happy that 493 is back in operation.
Hi Nathan, Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video Bob of only two left of K-37. Awesome machine. So glad it’s finished. Great job Bob. Thanks 🙏
There are 8 of the original 10 in existence just 2 run
How is she liking the oil. Congrats on the D&S crew for all the hard work you put in to restoring this beautiful piece of living machinery.
Simply stunning, Your audio as usual is remarkable
When will part 2 be out?
Yep. Thanks 🤗
What is the background? How long did it take to get to this operational stage?
#493 Baldwin K-37 20550 1908 Built at D&RG standard gauge Class 190/C-41
Rebuilt by Burnham Shops to K-37 493 in 1928
DRGW 493 retired 1970, to DSNG Mar-1981
Being rebuilt and converted to burn oil, 2018
Returned to service 24 Jan 2020.
She looks beautiful and shiny!
Hi Lorenzo, Thanks for watching and commenting.
1:54, 5:41, 8:05, 9:57, 12:19 14:20 18:37 I looooooove that 6 chime on that beauty. It almost sounds like SP 4449’s old 6 chime. To the people who took all the time, money and hard work to get poor ol 493 running again, and introduce her to oil, Thank You.
Hi Kirby, Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hooray
Very nice part 1 video.
Hi Stormy, Thanks for watching and commenting.
👍 What kind of oil does it use?
More than likely recycled engine oil. But they may use something else.
KenBinCT.... Don't know for sure on the D&S NGRR, but "most" (ie: the UP, etc.) US Steam conversions from coal, are using No.5 heavy oil (aka - Bunker C) with a 10% cut with diesel fuel to keep from needing to pre-heat it for flow to the injectors in the firebox.
@@Romans--bo7br I did not know that Bunker C was still available. I was thinking heavy fuel oil or diesel because of ease and availability. They already have several diesels so why a third fuel to store.
Forgot to paint the road number on the rear of the tender.
Hi Farmer, Thanks for watching and commenting. They painted the cab the night before and Sean from the car shop was putting the cab numbers on just before it pulled out. He didn't want to hold up the reveal any longer. Tender number was on before it left yard.
"I did it after so many years, and it's, it's,
IT'S ALIVE!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Hi Blue, Thanks for watching and your "It's Alive" comment.
Quelle bête Humaine !! Fabuleux de voir ça ...
Translation; What a fabulous human beast to see this. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Any news on when her first trip will be?
So long did this this rebuilt take espically when converting it to oil
Hi Evan, Thanks for watching and commenting. I think it took about 18 months.
@@whitcraft4578 huh thought it was 2 years
Is that Jerry Day in front of you when she pulls out of the house?
Hi X304, Thanks for watching and commenting on my video. Yep, he always gets to be in my videos. LOL
steam powered turntable?
Hi Dale, Thanks for watching and commenting on my video. The turntable is powered by compressed air from the shop compressor. The table was and can be powered by the locomotive. I don't know if they used steam or compressed air, I would think steam as the volume would be more than the engine compressor could keep up with.
@@whitcraft4578 Ahh that makes sense. This turntable must be very unique in that way. I don't think any of UP or SP's turntables had that.
Why did they have to make it an oil-burner? It is just stupid
Hey Liam, So they can still run trains during fire restrictions, since the forest is getting drier and they started a big fire 2 years ago.
But it’s kinda sad that they cancelled her going to the Colorado Railroad Museum and can’t be with her sister 491. But other than that, looks like she’s doing great!!!
Hi Lorenzo, Thanks for watching and commenting.
No prob
Wrong fuel type! But good looking engine (at least)
Thanks 🤗
I cannot stand the sound of those bloody bells on US locos, it drives me up the wall,...have to mute the sound which unfortunately spoils the video.. I also note the bell and cord on 493 is not moving whilst ringing ??
Hi Ian, they can be annoying. They have air operated auto ringers.