National and State Register
Denver & Rio Grande Western Flanger OT
San Juan County
Built in the 1890s and rebuilt in 1943, the Flanger OT cleared snow and ice from the side of the tracks for the Railroad’s narrow gauge lines. DR&G patented “the snow flanger” in 1885, and continued to refine and improve the design, resulting in many different blade shapes, sizes and configurations over the years.
Flanger Car OT is significant for engineering as a representative of snow removal equipment. The flanger is also significant for transportation for its rail service from ca.1890-1968.
State Register
Address
Silverton Northern track on Cement Street between 7th and 10th streets, Silverton
Site Number
5SA.1526