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.

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)