Denver & Rio Grande Western RR 2-8-2 No. 487
Chama, New Mexico, United States 		Location: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Status: Operational
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Posted: Mar 15, 2026 @ 14:03:14 by Jack Barker
As of 2025, locomotive 487 is currently operational! It took place in the 100th anniversary of the K 36 class locomotive! Locomotives 484 and 488 were also present in the celebration. Please change status to operational.
Posted: Feb 20, 2016 @ 24:02:02 by James F.
Yes it does have a doghouse on its tender. I just saw today!
Posted: Nov 14, 2015 @ 12:11:42 by
does this engine have a doghouse on its tender?
Posted: Nov 23, 2004 @ 15:11:33 by Chris Brophy
487 will be going into its third season in a row in 2005.  It carried the railroad by itself in 2003 and ran with 484 in 2004.  Good luck 487 in 2005.