Nostalgia & History > D&RGW SD45's Set 3 (5330-5340)

This set is not complet yet, I am missing 5331-32-36-37-38-39.
But looking through the neg's and other photos yet to be scaned I hope to complete the entire roster!

First photo is 5330 in Colorado Springs.

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Rear shot of 5330.

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5333 has an odd-ball nose, the Rio Grande is Black not Orange on this unit.

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Here is 5333 down in Pueblo.

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Side shot of 5334 in Colorado Springs,

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Rear shot of 5334 at North Yard in Denver, Co.

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5335 roster, color is funky on the photo, Colorado Springs.

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Last of the Rio Grande SD45's 5340 nose shot, Colorado Springs.

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5340, Colorado Springs.

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Last shot of the SD45's, 5340 working the yard in Colorado Springs.
I never have seen a Rio Grande SD45 in real life, but these photos
leave no doudt in my mind of what a wonderful locomotive they were.

End set 3, Hope you like them!
Nathan Z.
Colorado Springs, Co

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Here's how the former DRGW5334 looks today on the Central Oregon & Pacific RR. - Tony J.

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Absolutely fantastic!!

Thanks for posting these. D&RGW a favorite of mine.

RickH

Thanks TonyJ and RickH,

The SD45 was a tough looking locomotive!
The modern power does not hold a candle
to these units when it comes to style.

Nathan Z.

Grande-Fan Wrote:
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> Thanks TonyJ and RickH,
>
> The SD45 was a tough looking locomotive!
> The modern power does not hold a candle
> to these units when it comes to style.
>
> Nathan Z.


You're telling us! As a senior railfan (I'm called that a lot!) I didn't care much for the SP/DRVW/SSW SD45s because they help finish off my First Generation favorites, such as the GP9s, SD9s, and F-units. But later on I grew to love the tremendous roar of six to ten SD45s on a heavy train on Tehachapi, Donner and on the Siskiyous. I don't think I'll ever get such enjoyment watching two SD70-somethings, looking like they're still in a packing crate, powering a train with not as much noise.

Tony

Tony
Heck I am not even 30 yet but I still like too
see all the power from the mid 60's and 70's.
Sure beats H2 BNSF!

This always reminds me of how excited people
get when a new paint scheme is introduced.
The new wears off quick.
Folks forget about the locomotives that EMD
produced 20 plus years ago and how wonderful
those old SD locomotives really are!

The choices of mainline railroads is so
slim now, but at least we have photos of the
Fallen Flags!

Nathan Z.