DRIR 1083 (SW1500) pulls a cut of gondolas across Packinghouse Road in north Denver.

You have to salute the Denver Rock Island Railroad for extending the operational life of the units they own. Were it not for them using their versatile fleet of SW1500, SW10, NW2 and SW8 engines ... (more)

The Denver Rock Island Railroad's 553 (SW8) runs a cut of gondolas along Packinghouse Road in Denver.

The Denver Rock Island Railroad's 1083 (SW 1500) crosses Packinghouse Road with a load of box cars.

If you want to see some great small line railroading you need to visit the Denver Rock Island Railroad's operations in north Denver. On a given day they can typically be found operating their SW8... (more)

A proud crew poses with 68-year-old Denver Rock Island Railroad EMD NW2 No. 996 at Silver Yard in Denver, Colorado, on April 11, 2006. The colorful switcher was originally built as Frisco No. 259 ... (more)

Denver Rock Island Railroad NW2 No. 996 trundles eastbound down the former Rock Island main line into Denver, Colorado, as it approaches Silver Yard near the I-70 overpass on April 11, 2006.

Denver Rock Island's SW1500 #1083 crosses over the South Platte River in north Denver.

Denver Rock Island's SW1500 #1083 pulls a string of box cars from a siding in north Denver.

Denver Rock Island's SW8 #553 runs over some well-used rails along Packinghouse Road in north Denver.

Shuffling hoppers is today's assignment for the Denver Rock Island crew and their SW8.

Here is a good profile shot of DRIR 553 (SW8). I can find little information as to the history of this engine. If anybody knows its history please send in a comment.

DRIR 553 (SW8) has just dropped off a cut of condolas onto a siding in an industrial area in north Denver and is ready to move on to another client.

Denver Rock Island Railroad's 1083 (SW1500) pulls three gondolas full of scrap metal for a client in north Denver.

Under forest fire-hazed skies, the Denver Rock Island Railroad runs 553 (new to the data base) along Packinghouse Road in north Denver. The confines are pretty narrow as the track runs directly ad... (more)