The transformation of the area in Denver known as "The Stockyards" is progressing, with many of the industrial buildings having already been demolished. Here we see the Denver Rock Island Railroa... (more)

Denver Rock Island Railroad switches cars at the old stockyards in Denver, Colorado, on March 30, 2006. DRIR EMD SW1500 No. 1083 is a former Southern Pacific locomotive freshly-painted in the rail... (more)

The redevelopment of the Denver Stockyards is heating up, making for tight quarters as trucks and the Denver Rock Island Railroad's SW8 maneuver through the area.

Denver Rock Island Railroad NW2 No. 996 is eastbound on the former Rock Island main line into Denver, Colorado, at Silver Yard near the I-70 overpass on April 11, 2006. On the right, contractors l... (more)

Denver Rock Island Railroad's SW8 moves a cut of cars across Packinghouse Road in the industrial area in Central Denver known as The Stockyards.

Denver Rock Island Railroad's SW8 works the industrial area known as the Stockyards, located in central Denver.

Denver Rock Island Railroad's 553 (SW8) heads toward a cut of gondolas in the Stockyards area. Soon this area will be transformed into a $1B redevelopment, with new facilities for the Denver Stock... (more)

Denver Rock Island Railroad's GP7 backs a cut of cars into a small yard in Denver, Colorado.

The Denver Rock Island Railroad's SW8 navigates over Packinghouse Road as it takes a cut of gondolas to a recycling facility down the road.

The Denver Rock Island Railroad's 553 (SW8) previously worked in Golden, Colorado shuttling beer cars at the Coors Brewing Plant. It can now be found working the Stockyards area in Central Denver... (more)

A crewman catches a ride on the steps of Denver Rock Island Railroad's 553 (SW8).

Denver Rock Island Railroad's 1606 (GP7) can be found working the industrial area in Denver between Colorado Blvd and Quebec Street along the I-70 corridor.

Denver Rock Island Railroad's 553 (SW8) passes a level crossing in the Denver Stockyards.

The Denver Rock Island Railroad's SW8 can currently be found working the Stockyards area in central Denver. They will alternate using their SW1500, which carries the blue paint scheme.