I don't yet have a summary roster of D&RG/D&RGW standard gauge passenger cars. I'll fill in the table below as I get the chance.

Self-Propelled Motorcars

Rd NmbrsDescriptionNotes
592Motorcar 
M1Motorcar 
M2Motorcar 

Steam Generator Cars

Rd NmbrsDescriptionNotes
250-253Steam Generators 

Streamlined (Lightweight) Passenger Cars

NumberNameTypeBuilderBuild DateTrainsNotes
100Wilson McCarthyBusiness-ObservationBudd/Burnham1951 Built by D&RGW from 1240 Aug 1951 (AFE 2404 & 5903).
Renamed Wilson McCarthy in 1956.
To Ansco Ski Train "Kansas"
420North ParkCafe-LoungeHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 341 1987, built as CN ???
421Winter ParkCafe-LoungeHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 342 1987, built as CN ???
425Colorado SpringsParlor-ClubHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 321 1987, built as CN ???
426Glenwood SpringsParlor-ClubHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 322 1987, built as CN ???
427Idaho SpringsParlor-ClubHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 323 1987, built as CN ???
430La PLata SpringsCoach-SnackHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 324 1987, built as CN ???
431Pikes PeakCoach-SnackHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 363 1987, built as CN ???
432Pyramid PeakCoach-SnackHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 361 1987, built as CN ???
433Shavano PeakCoach-SnackHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 364 1987, built as CN ???
440Mount BierstadtCoachHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 320 1987, built as CN ???
441Mount ElbertCoachHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 362 1987, built as CN ???
442Mount EvansCoachHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 366 1987, built as CN ???
443Mount MassiveCoachHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 373 1987, built as CN ???
444Mount PrincetonCoachHS-BuddAug 1967SKITempo? car, Ansco-owned?
Acqd from VIA 371 1987, built as CN ???
1100Silver AntelopeBaggageBudd1948CZ / RGZTo ACR 211 in 1974, ACR 302 in 1981
1105Silver BroncoDome-CoachBudd1948CZ / RGZTo Cayahoga Valley Scenic FLNX 1105
1106Silver ColtDome-CoachBudd1948CZ / RGZTo AMTK 9446 Apr 1983, to DRCX 7021, to GCRX 7021
1107Silver MustangDome-CoachBudd1948CZ / RGZTo AMTK 9447 Apr 1983, to DRCX 7022, leased ARR 7022 1984-1986
Currently stored San Antonio, TX
1108Silver PonyDome-CoachBudd1948CZ / RGZTo AMTK 9448 Apr 1983, to DRCX 7033, leased ARR 7033 1984-1986
Preserved at Illinois Railway Museum, Union, IL
1115Silver BanquetDinerBudd1948CZ / RGZTo Amtrak Apr 1983
Scrapped ~1983 upon discovery of center sill crack
1116 DinerACF1949RGZBuilt as UP 4801, acquired in Dec 1981 (AFE 8885? as backup, retired Oct 1986
1120Silver Aspen16 Sleeper (1948-1964)
Coach (1964-1983)		Budd1948CZ / RGZTo GCRX 2098 "Colorado River"
1121Silver Pine16 Sleeper (1948-1964)
Coach (1964-1983)		Budd1948CZ / RGZConverted to 48 seat coach in 1964 under AFE 6238
To Austin Steam Train, Cedar Park, TX
1130Silver Pass10-6 SleeperBudd1948CZTo NdeM "Grenada" in 1971, scrapped Nov 2000
1131Silver Summit10-6 SleeperBudd1948CZTo NdeM SDC 642 "Sevilla" in 1971
1132Silver Gorge10-6 SleeperBudd1948CZTo NdeM "Zaragiza" in 1971, scrapped Nov 2000
1133Silver Creek10-6 SleeperBudd1948CZPossibly to NdeM "Guadalajara" or SDC 644 "Valladolid" in 1971
Disposition uncertain
1134Silver Glacier10-6 SleeperBudd1948CZTo NdeM "La Coruna" in 1971, scrapped Nov 2000
1135Silver Gull5-6 SleeperBudd1952CZTo NdeM "Bilbao" in 1971
At Yucatan Railway Museum, Merida, MX
1140Silver ShopBuffet-Dorm-DomeBudd1948CZ / RGZTo VIA in 1987 for Tempo Ski Train cars
1145Silver SkyDome-Buffet-Sleeper-Obs (1948-1974)
Dome-Buffet-Lounge-Obs (1974-1987)		Budd1948CZ / RGZSleeping compartments removed 1974
To VIA in 1987 for Tempo Ski Train cars
Sold 2003 and stored in Michigan
1200 RPO-BaggagePullman1950 To D&H 1967
1201 RPO-BaggagePullman1950 To ACR 209 in 1974, to ACR 300 in 1981
1202 RPO-BaggagePullman1950 To ACR 210 in 1974, to ACR 301 in 1981
1210 BaggagePullman1950 To D&H 1967
1211 BaggagePullman1950 To D&H 1967
1212 BaggagePullman1950 To D&H 1967
1230 Baggage-Dorm-CoachPullman1950CZ / RGZ / SKIBuilt to C&O standards, sold to DRGW
To SCRX 1230
1231 Baggage-Dorm-CoachPullman1950CZ / RGZ / SKIBuilt to C&O standards, sold to DRGW
Preserved at CRRM? (is 1231, despite plate on one side with 1230)
1240 CoachPullman1950 Rebuilt as end-observation DRGW office car 100 in 1951
Later renamed "Wilson McCarthy"
To Ansco Ski Train "Kansas"
1241 CoachPullman1950  
1242 CoachPullman1950  
1243 CoachPullman1950  
1244 CoachPullman1950  
1245 CoachPullman1950  
1246 CoachPullman1950  
1247 CoachPullman1950  
1248 Dome-Coach-Lounge (1948-1953)
Dome-Coach(1953-...)		Budd1950 Built for C&O, delivered to DRGW
Lounge converted to more coach seats 1953
1249 Dome-Coach-Lounge (1948-1953)
Dome-Coach(1953-...)		Budd1950 Built for C&O, delivered to DRGW
Lounge converted to more coach seats 1953
1250 Dome-Coach-Lounge (1948-1953)
Dome-Coach(1953-...)		Budd1950 Built for C&O, delivered to DRGW
Lounge converted to more coach seats 1953
1270John Evans:25-6-X SleeperPullman1950 Built as 10 roomettes and 6 double rooms (5-6-5)
Converted to 5 roomettes, 6 doubles, and open sections 1951
To CHP 1968
1271David Moffat:25-6-X SleeperPullman1950 Built as 10 roomettes and 6 double rooms (5-6-5)
Converted to 5 roomettes, 6 doubles, and open sections 1951
To CHP 1968
1272Brigham Young:25-6-X SleeperPullman1950 Built as 10 roomettes and 6 double rooms (5-6-5)
Converted to 5 roomettes, 6 doubles, and open sections 1951
To CHP 1968
1273Heber C. Kimball:25-6-X SleeperPullman1950 Built as 10 roomettes and 6 double rooms (5-6-5)
Converted to 5 roomettes, 6 doubles, and open sections 1951
To CHP 1968
1280Mt. Timpanogos:2Diner-LoungePullman1950 To D&H Oct 1967 "Saratoga Inn"
1281James Peak:2Diner-LoungePullman1950 To D&H Oct 1967 "Adirondak Inn"
1290Castle GateBuffet-LoungePullman1950 To D&H Oct 1967
To Potomac Eagle Scenic train
1291Royal Gorge:2Buffet-LoungePullman1950 To PRR Oct 1967
To private car
1291Eagle Canyon:2Buffet-LoungePullman1950 To PRR Oct 1967
To Potomac Eagle Scenic train
800057ColoradoObservationBudd1949SKIBuilt NYC 10562 "Fall Brook"
To Casablanca Fan "City of Pasadena"
Acqd by Ansco? Nov 1984
???KansasObservationPullman1948SKIBuilt as DRGW coach 1240
Rebuilt as DRGW office car 100 1951
Renamed "Wilson McCarthy" 1956
800318UtahCoachBudd1948SKIBuilt MStL 53
To CRIP 364
To Casablanca Fan "City of Industry"
Acqd by Ansco? Nov 1984
800078CaliforniaDome-SleeperBudd1954SKIBuilt SPS 306
To AMTK 9211
Acqd by Ansco? Aug 1985, fluted siding added in rebuild

Definition of Car Types

  • 5-6-5 Sleeper - 5 roomettes, 6 double bed compartments, and another 5 roomettes (C&O design)
  • 5-6-X Sleeper - 5 roomettes, 6 double bed compartments, and open sections vestibule end (converted from 5-6-5s)
  • 5-6 Sleeper - 5 roomettes and 6 double bedroom compartments
  • 10-6 Sleeper - 10 roomettes and 6 double bedroom compartments
  • 16 Sleeper - 16 open sections

Notes:

  • SCD stands for "Servicio de Coches Dormitorio y Conexos, S. A. de C. V." Ownership and operation of sleepers, diners, and lounges was transferred from NdeM to SCD on 30 Oct 1974. Originally from a post by Jim Peters on the MexList discussion group, message no. 12250 (24 Jan 2008), and found on Don Strack's Utah Rails site.

Photos

In the meantime, [gSGPassengerCars | here's a galleryg] of any standard gauge passenger car photos I have.

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