Coaches

From 1880 to 1882, the Denver & Rio Grande Railway ordered approximately 60 narrow gauge coaches that would become the quintessential open platform style of car used on the Colorado 3-foot gauge line well into the 1950’s. Typical of D&RG(W) equipment, the coaches went through various transformations in the early years. A handful of the coaches survived on the D&RGW into the 1960’s for use in Durango on the Silverton Branch. Special attention has been given to version-specific details such as: Lamp Vent placement Rest rooms Roof Conduit (where applicable) Underbody Detail Arched and Square End Door Headers Interior Seating and Stoves “Chili Line” Bay Windows for appropriate versions (Supplied Separately) Accurate Paint and Livery Trucks equipped with electrical pickup wipers.

D&RGW Pullman Green Coach Versions:

Painted, Unlettered Version

There will also be a Pullman Green Painted and Unlettered version. The classic lines of this car are so versatile that they will fit in well with many early railroads. It is a must have for the freelance modeler wishing to add attractive rolling stock to the roster.

Special Limited Edition “Silverton” 3-Pack!

By popular request, Blackstone Models is offering a trio of coaches in a well-known paint scheme. In 1950, D&RGW coaches 280, 306, and 320 were painted in a lively gold color for use on the Silverton Branch out of Durango, Colorado. Painted with double striping, silver roof, and an unusual splash of bright silver on the trucks and hardware, the decoration on these coaches represented the epitome of 1950’s western kitsch as the railroad attracted tourists from around the country. A similar paint scheme adorns today’s Silverton train in Durango, Colorado.

D&RGW Pullman Green Coaches

D&RG (1910) Passenger Car Red - 3 pack

Painted, Unlettered Versions

Coach trucks and the new lighting kit have been moved to the Blackstone Accessories Page.