K-36

The K-36 is the workhorse for the D&GRW narrow gauge. Ten where built during 1925 for use on the Marshall Pass line. Soon after upgrading the track the K-36 class could be found over most of the D&RGW lines. The K-36 class has a boiler pressure of 195 psi, 32,200 lbs of tractive effort, and weights 187,000 pounds. Today nine of the ten locomotives exists and operate today on the Cumbres & Toltec and the Durango & Silverton, the 485 was the only one that got scraped.

The version made for MSTS, is a standard gauge version, made by Julian D. Abram (a.k.a. Fozzy). The model was built with the wheel sets re-gauged to run on standard MSTS Track, this is the only change made and the remainder of the model is exactly to size. The road numbers available are 487 and 483.

Uploaded At: www.train-sim.com (k36_487.zip & k36_483.zip)

Locomotive Created By: Julian D. Abram

Future Versions: The readme says a true narrow gauge is in the works, which would run on the 3’ X Tracks.

Comments: Even though it is standard gauge, it is a fine model to have and a must for any narrow gauge enthusiast.

Sumpter Valley 2-6-6-2 Mallet

The Sumpter Valley had 2 of the 2-6-6-2 mallets, numbers 250 & 251. They bought them from the Uintah and were oringally 2-6-6-2t. The Sumpter Valley added the tender and converted them to burn oil when they bought them in 1938. They served on the Sumpter Valley until 1947 when it was sold to a railroad in Guatemala and later scrapped.

The MSTS version is very well done. It is made by Jon Davis with sounds done by Steve Thompson. The units are in three parts that come together to create a very nice locomotive. The smoke is a very nice salt and peper mix and looks excellent.

Uploaded At: www.trains-sim.com (sv250v1.zip & sv251v1.zip)

Locomotive Created By: Jon Davis, Sounds by Steve Thompson

Future Versions: Not Sure

Comments: A very well made model and a must if you have the Sumpter Valley Route.

K-27

The K-27 were the first 2-8-2's built for the D&RG Narrow Gauge in 1903. They were rebuilt by the D&RGW to be more like the standard K's (K28's and K36's) with new Value Gear and tender etc...

The version made for MSTS, was made by the Narrow Gauge Virtual Works and the last version is V2 witch is in D&RGW speed lettering number 463 that today is on the CTSRR. Rio Grande Southern 461 was released in the Rio Grande Southern Route Rolling Stock Pack.

Uploaded At: www.train-sim.com

Locomotive Created By: Narrow Gauge Virtual Works (Many People)

Last Updated 11/18/2004