Denver & Rio Grande Roundhouse Aftermath from Fire

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Fire destroyed 17 locomotives in the roundhouse and shops December 11, 1892, including Nos. 404 and 285 which were in for major repairs and couldn’t be moved. The blaze gutted 14 of 17 roundhouse stalls before city and D&RG firemen and about 100 volunteers could bring it to a halt. Low water pressure, rotten hoses, and freezing weather made fire fighting a nightmare, but there were no major injuries. Volunteers managed to save 20 locomotives and all the others were repaired when shops were rebuilt. Steve Frazee Collection.

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Title: Denver & Rio Grande Roundhouse Aftermath from Fire
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Subject: Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Company.
Description: Fire destroyed 17 locomotives in the roundhouse and shops December 11, 1892, including Nos. 404 and 285 which were in for major repairs and couldn’t be moved. The blaze gutted 14 of 17 roundhouse stalls before city and D&RG firemen and about 100 volunteers could bring it to a halt. Low water pressure, rotten hoses, and freezing weather made fire fighting a nightmare, but there were no major injuries. Volunteers managed to save 20 locomotives and all the others were repaired when shops were rebuilt. Steve Frazee Collection.
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Date: 1892-
Type: Image
Format: 1 photograph
Identifier: salida:127
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Language: English
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Rights: localorganization:159Salida Regional LibrarySalida Regional Library provides digital access to the Salida Archive for educational and research/scholarly purposes. Images may be downloaded and printed by individuals for personal use, research, or teaching purposes, or other ‘fair use’ as defined by U.S. Copyright Law.2016-04-28Englishorganization:159Salida Regional Library

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Denver & Rio Grande Roundhouse Aftermath from Fire

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