rio-grande-gp30-no-3008https://www.trains.com/ctr/photos-videos/photo-of-the-day/rio-grande-gp30-no-3008/Rio Grande GP30 No. 3008 | Classic Trains MagazineClassic Trains magazine celebrates the 'golden years of railroading' including the North American railroad scene from the late 1920s to the late 1970s. Giant steam locomotives, colorful streamliners, great passenger trains, passenger terminals, timeworn railroad cabooses, recollections of railroaders and train-watchers.https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20170703.jpgInStockUSD1.001.00photo-of-the-dayphotos-videosarticleCTR2022-06-222022-07-1944058
The Denver & Rio Grande Western was an early customer for EMD’s GP30, buying 28 of them during 1962-63. They were the first road units delivered in plain black with “Grande gold” striping on the ends and frame.
Hillard N. Proctor photo