D&RGW No. 347

While D&RGW C-19 347 may be a lesser-known road number in our new consolidation offerings, its unique detailing may ultimately prove to make it one of the most popular! Born in 1881 and christened as road number 407 ("Old Rube"), this 2-8-0 went to work alongside the rest of her class out of Salida and over Marshall Pass. After the arrival of the 2-8-2 "Mudhens", the 407 was no doubt relegated more often to the mainline from Gunnison west to the Black Canyon and the branch lines along with many other consolidations.

The 407 was re-numbered to 347 in 1924. We are proud to offer the 347 in the Royal Gorge herald of the 1920’s and 30's in both the green boiler with aluminum bronze lettering (sharp!) as well as the classic black boiler with white lettering. With its box headlight, one-of a-kind steam dome rings (fluted top with round bottom), earlier large dynamo, and separately applied pilot toolbox, the 347 will be an attractive addition to your fleet of hardworking 2-8-0s!

Features:

• Fluted sand dome, unique "semi-fluted steam dome
• Box style electric headlight
• Early style dynamo
• Two 9 ½ - inch single stage compressors
• Road style pilot
• Prototypical running board arrangement
• Available with green boiler and aluminum bronze lettering or black boiler and white lettering
• Royal Gorge Route Herald