Friday, Oct 11 2024

D&RGW RR Rio Grande Brass Presentation Locomotive Bell – Southwest

By A Mystery Man Writer

This very beautiful and original brass locomotive bell was once a part of the D&RGW Rio Grande family. Even before that, though, it was a part of the D&SL, or Denver and Salt Lake (D&SL was eventually bought out by D&RGW). This bell was presented to "R.O. Williams, 1929 - 1974." This is printed on the bell itself, and on part of the yoke the letters "D&SL" are cast. Near the bottom of the yoke it is marked "12A19." The overall dimensions of this grand bell are: 25" tall and 28" wide at the widest point. The brass bell itself is 16 3/4" in diameter and 13" tall. There is some very minor surface pitting on the lower right side of the bell (see picture). This presentation bell is a great piece of locomotive history to add to your collection, but don't stub your toe on it. It is one heavy booger!

This very beautiful and original brass locomotive bell was once a part of the D&RGW Rio Grande family. Even before that, though, it was a part of the D&SL, or Denver and Salt Lake (D&SL was eventually bought out by D&RGW). This bell was presented to R.O. Williams, 1929 - 1974. This is printed on the bell itself, and on part of the yoke the letters D&SL are cast. Near the bottom of the yoke it is marked 12A19. The overall dimensions of this grand bell are: 25 tall and 28 wide at the widest point. The brass bell itself is 16 3/4 in diameter and 13 tall. There is some very minor surface pitting on the lower right side of the bell (see picture). This presentation bell is a great piece of locomotive history to add to your collection, but don't stub your toe on it. It is one heavy booger!