National and State Register
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Derrick No. 027
Denver County
Built in 1923, the derrick operated for over 70 years as the centerpiece of work trains throughout the Rio Grande rail system.
A rare surviving example of special purpose railroad car, the derrick was designed to meet the D&RGW’s need for heavy lifting capability deliverable by rail.
State Register
Address
8th & Osage, Union Pacific Railroad Burnham Yard / Denver
Site Number
5DV.6002