National and State Register

Denver & Rio Grande Western Flatcar No. 6215

San Juan County

Originally built in 1918 as one of ten flatcars in Class 21, Flatcar 6215 was entirely of wood. In 1937 D&RGW rebuilt the car, extending the length two feet and adding large 8” x 6” angle irons to the center and side sills and other metal bracing to strengthen it.

A picture of the flat car on the tracks before some other cars and hills in the background.

Denver & Rio Grande Western Flatcar No. 6215

The car is significant for engineering as a transitional narrow gauge flat car, representing the effort of the railroad to improve its existing stock of wood flat cars before converting completely to steel in 1940. Flat Car 6215 is also significant for transportation for its continued service as a revenue and maintenance car from 1918-1968. 

Denver & Rio Grande Western Flatcar No. 6215 State Register nomination, 5SA.1527 (PDF)

State Register

Address

Silverton Northern track on Cement Street between 7th and 10th streets, Silverton

Site Number

5SA.1527