Denver & Rio Grande Western Boxcar No. 60294
El Paso County
The 1939 Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) Boxcar No. 60294 is a rare example of railroad rolling stock designed specifically to transport automobiles. From 1941 to 1954 this boxcar was outfitted with special devices that allowed the shipping of automobiles.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Boxcar No. 60294
It was then adapted to general purpose cargo (moving auto parts and appliances) with other damage prevention devices, such as the Evans “Damage Free” or “DF” loaders. The car remained in automobile service until 1954.