Rio Grande Train Numbers

[Ron Carlisle]

Hi guys,
I'm back after quite a hectic couple a months. If you want to know where I've been, ask Jim, I ain't going through that again.

Anyway to my question. Please help a slightly baffled Brit.

According to a list of DRGW train numbers that I have, the original MDVPU or PUDV as you now call them, used to be numbered trains 61 and 62. However on a number of video's I have, keep refering to trains 161 and 162.
Can I assume this means first #61 and first #62, and that sometimes a 261 or 262 ran if required, or is there another reason.

Secondly, did DRGW have a "hot" 'Q' train between Denver and Pueblo, or did they all run in the 61/62 train.

Thanks in advaaance

Ron

[DRGWEngr]

Ron,

According to the time-tables there were 2 assigned trains between Denver-Pueblo.
#165 left Denver at 0400
#167 left Denver at 1600
#166 left Pueblo at 2200
#168 left Pueblo at 1700

162/163 were the Pueblo-Alamosa trains.

But you are right in that the [1]is for the first section and 2, second and so on.

There was no "Q" or "Z" train, all the pigs and autos were just put on the regular trains.

Mike

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[Ron Carlisle]

Mike,

Many thanks indeed for the information

Much appreicated


Ron