Pacing The D&RG #463 Mud Hen

The Denver & Rio Grand Railroad”s #463 is commonly referred to as the Ole’ Mud Hen because of her low squat profile!

The lighter weight (136,650 lbs) K-27 locomotive #463 has her work cut out as the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad reaches as altitude of over 10,000 feet!

Some quick facts about #463

• Builder – Baldwin Locomotive Works 1903
• configuration – 2-8-2 MIKADO type
• Drive diameter – 40 inches
• locomotive weight – 136,650 lbs
• Nickname – “The Mudhen”

Let us know if you have ever taken this excursion train and what your experience was like! We would love to hear your comments!