D&RGW K-28 locomotives celebrated their 100th birthday
The surviving Rio Grande’s 2-8-2 Mikado K-28 locomotives celebrated their 100th birthday in early October, often referred to as the “Sport Model” often compared to the classic '67 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and the smooth Rolls Royce, these locomotives have spent a century hauling tonnage across some of the most challenging
Welcome To The RGM&HS 2023 Convention
Dear fellow Rio Grande enthusiasts and historians, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2023 Rio Grande Modeling and Historical Society convention in Denver, Colorado. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other historians, learn from experts, and explore the rich heritage of the Denver & Rio Grande
The Prospector 22, Number 3 Has Been Mailed
Arriving soon in a mailbox near you! The Prospector Volume 22, Number 3 started being mailed out this week from our printer. This issue features another of the late Mike McLaughlin’s short stories, this one on the unusual interchange with the Salt Lake Garfield & Western. Next up in the
June 2023 Green Light
Current RGM&HS society members started receiving the June 2023 Green Light via e-mail on the evening of the July 6th. The June 2023 issue includes the latest society news, updates on current activities, "Rio Grande" modeling news, photos and more. We welcome comments and feedback from the members who have
2023 St. Louis RPM (STLRPM)
Our friends with the St. Louis RPM (STLRPM) asked our society to share information regarding the upcoming 16th annual meet in Collinsville, Illinois. With only couple weeks to go, the STLRPM hosts wanted encourage you to plan your trip, get your hotel rooms and bring your models to this years
The Prospector 22, Number 2 Has Been Mailed
Arriving soon in a mailbox near you! The Prospector Volume 22, Number 2 started being mailed out this week from our printer. This issue features the westbound half of Richard Severance's photo essays of the standard gauge "Assault On Solider Summit Westbound" and "Grande Fast Freights - Narrow Gauge Style,"
Rio Grande Product News – April 2023
We try to capture the significant D&RGW models for Rio Grande modelers in the our Rio Grande Model News section of The Green Light Newsletter. These are the product news that were in the April 2023 edition of the newsletter sent to members. If we missed a product announcement, or
April 2023 Green Light
Current RGM&HS society members started receiving the April 2023 Green Light via e-mail on the evening of the May 2nd. The April 2023 issue includes the latest society news, updates on current activities, "Rio Grande" modeling news, photos and more. We welcome comments and feedback from the members who have
Pre-Order your 2024 Rio Grande Calendar by McMillan Publications
The RGM&HS is now taking pre-orders for the 2024 Rio Grande Calendar by McMillan Publications which will be available in late August 2023. Featuring 13 large views of Rio Grande standard gauge trains; one scene to a month: January 2024 through January 2025 the calendar opens to an eye-catching 14
Rio Grande Product News – February 2023
We try to capture the significant D&RGW models for Rio Grande modelers in the our Rio Grande Model News section of The Green Light Newsletter. Here are the new product announcements that were in the February 2023 edition sent to members. If we missed a product announcement, or you have
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