Engine No. 463
Also known as Ex-D& RGW Engine # 463 (narrow gauge steam locomotive)
About Engine No. 463
Engine No. 463, at Off U.S. 285, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1975. It was among the first 2 of Antonito’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and transportation, at the local level.
What it isPreserved D&RGW K-27 class locomotive. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Off U.S. 285, Antonito · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Engine No. 463
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Questions about Engine No. 463
Is Engine No. 463 on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 12, 1975 (Register number 75000502).
Is Engine No. 463 a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension, 13.3 miles away.
Can you visit Engine No. 463?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Engine No. 463?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84128755 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.