DRHS owns and maintains a remarkable collection of D&RGW narrow gauge freight cars, each restored to reflect its working history in southwest Colorado’s mountain railroads.

Car #TypeYear BuiltYear Restored
871Drop Bottom GondolaLast painted 1920’s2012
1400High Sided Gondola19022013
5627Stock Car – Single DeckLast painted 1920’s2016
5564Stock Car – Double DeckLast painted 1920’s2016
04432Bunk Car1884-19022016
04351Tool Car1884-1902TBD
39Reefer2015
54ReeferTBD
Flanger OTRebuilt 19422016
3670Boxcar1903TBD
6215Flatcar1918TBD
Primos Tank Car1890’sTBD

D&RGW Freight Cars

Durango Railroad Historical Society is comprised of a dedicated group of individuals who are united by their interest in narrow gauge railroading and focus on the preservation of southwest Colorado’s railroad history.

The Durango Railroad Historical Society is a non-profit corporation in Colorado and is a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.