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The Complete History of the Denver & Rio Grande Western C-16 Locomotives

For decades, the C-16 Consolidations worked the narrow gauge rails of Colorado, becoming an enduring part of Rio Grande history. Built by Baldwin and Grant between 1881 and 1882, The 85 locomotives of the Class 60 (later C-16) were the largest and longest-serving class on the Rio Grande steaming into the 1950s.

Several are preserved today. Now, their complete story is told in this new hardcover book by Jerry B. Day, noted Rio Grande historian and author of the acclaimed K-36 and K-28 books. Packed with hundreds of historical photographs, more than 200 pages of detailed information, and foldout drawings of the three surviving locomotives. This comprehensive volume follows the history of every locomotive in the C-16 class; years of service, assignments, wrecks, modifications, and dispositions.

8.5 x 11 Hardcover, TBD Pages (In production)

By Jerry B. Day