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The following are the dates of the various names the Rio Grande used in the state of Utah. I would like to thank Jim Eager for the early dates. Also I would like to thank Damian Lydick and Galen Coupe for the later dates.
21 July 1881
Denver & Rio Grande Western-Utah, formed.16 May 1889
To Rio Grande Western.1 July 1901
Denver & Rio Grande takes control of
Rio Grande Western. Both roads operate
as one company.31 July 1908
Rio Grande Western and Denver & Rio Grande
merged as Denver & Rio Grande RR Co (Consolidated).1 August 1921
To Denver & Rio Grande Western RR.13 October 1988
Rio Grande Industries, owner of the Denver and Rio Grande Western, completed its purchase of Southern Pacific Transportation Company.~ January 1992
D&RGW offices start answering phone Southern Pacific.Late May 1992
DRGW 3086 repainted into SP Speed Lettering.
To quote a phrase used in CTC Board at that time. "Stick a fork in it, it's done".11 September 1996
UP take over of SPT Co.1 February 1998
Interesting Tidbit
For roster information prior to 1988, please go to Keith Williams' roster page.
For roster information after 1988, please go to Kevin Morgan's site and check out the roster pages.
For other D&RGW sites, please go to The D&RGW Web Ring.
If you would like to join the D&RGW e-mail list, please click on eGroups and sign up.
Last Update 10/27/02
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