National and State Register

Denver & Rio Grande Western Double Deck Stock Car No. 5564

Archuleta County

Stock Car 5564 is a double-deck car originally built in 1904 to transport livestock.  In 1926 it was rebuilt.  Sources list the car as both a single and double deck, indicating that at some point in its historic period the second deck was added.

The car is significant for engineering as a good example of a double deck Class 5 stock car representing a specialization of small livestock transport, and for transportation during its period of rail service from 1904-1968. 

Denver & Rio Grande Western Double Deck Stock Car No. 5564 sitting on a railroad track.

Denver & Rio Grande Western Double Deck Stock Car No. 5564.

Photo from the State Register nomination.