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.
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.
State Register
Address
Silverton Northern track on Cement Street between 7th and 10th streets, Silverton
Site Number
5SA.1527