Rio Grande Southern Galloping Geese in Colorado; Ridgway, Dolores & Golden
On a recent trip to Colorado we came across 6 of these unique vehicles in three different locations.
First at Ridgeway Railroad Museum there was a replica of No. 1 which transported our group up and down a short length of track. No. 4 was also there which I believe has now moved under it's own power for the 1st time in years. Check out Ridgeway Railroad Museum's website for more info
Second we called at Dolores where No. 5 gave us a short (50 yard) journey.
Finally we called at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden where we enjoyed a 3 circuit trip aboard No. 7. They also have Nos 2 and 6 arranged around the turntable.
We were very grateful to the members of all three locations in being there to give us rides.
I've included some stills at the end of the video of all 6 that we saw including the non-movers
2018 Colorado Railroad Museum Roundhouse Update
Join the Colorado Railroad Museum's Curator of Equipment & Rolling Stock Jeff Taylor as he guides viewers through the active restoration projects taking place at the Cornelius W. Hauck Restoration Facility on the Museum grounds.
Projects covered include a new hood and flanges for RGS Gallopin' Goose Motorcar No. 7, a new roof for D&RGW Caboose No. 0578, new chairs inside Uintah Combine Car No. 50, D&RGW Steam Locomotive No. 346's annual inspection and the recently installed signal switch donated by BNSF.
Galloping Goose #5 Running in Dolores, CO - 11/18/2015
Hey everyone, so on 11/18/15 I was able to go and assist at the Galloping Goose Historical Society in Dolores, CO as they had 3 groups of elementary schoolers come though the museum for an educational tour.The best part though was they got to ride the actual Galloping Goose #5 back and forth on the short section of track in front on the museum.
This video showcases basically what is left of the Rio Grande Southern railroad in Dolores and what the Goose sounds like reving-up and honking its horn/ringing its bell.
Galloping Goose train at Colorado Railroad Museum
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Recently me and my family took a trip to Colorado. While we were there visiting Royal Gorge and Pikes Peak, we decided to go to Denver as well. While we were there, we decided to take a trip to the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado, a city close to Denver. At the museum, we explored various train cars and locomotives including the retired Pikes Peak steam locomotive, 3 Galloping Goose trains, plenty of train cars, a steam snowplow, and a working steam engine we got to ride. The Galloping Goose locomotives were converted Buick trucks made to deliver mail and other freight from the 1930s to 1950s by Rio Grande Southern rail but some were converted into passenger trains as an attraction of sorts in effort to save the units, yet the attempt failed and the only 3 left are here. When we rode it, it was a bit shaky when people were boarding but once it got moving, it was less shaky. Overall, it was a great time and at the end I got a little Union Pacific Big Boy keychain charm.
CREDITS:
-Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden CO
-Galloping Goose by Rio Grande Southern Railroad
-Recorded on iPhone 6
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Colorado RR Museum Slideshow
Here's some pictures from the Colorado Railroad Museum (Most from March 30th, others from February 7th.)
These are pictures of them the steam locomotives, diesels, and the HO layout (and others) at the museum.
Colorado Experience: Galloping Goose
Take a ride on the Galloping Goose, seven operation railcars that ran through the rugged San Juan mountains from 1931 to 1952. Carrying cargo, mail, and passengers, these Motors connected Dolores, Telluride, and Ridgeway with many locations along the Rio Grand Southern Railroad. Discover their mechanical and weather-related adventures, learn how they have been preserved, and why they attract visitors from around the world.
Bunny Express Train 2014
It's a full day of Easter fun exploring the 15-acre rail yard with 100 historic narrow- and standard-gauge locomotives and rolling stock, visiting the Easter Bunny and stopping by the Depot Museum and General Store filled with great gift ideas for their Easter baskets.
Look out for more information on next year's event coming in 2015.
McPhee reservoir overlook Dolores, Co
Super low lake.
Galloping Goose im Golden Colorado RR Museum 2014 07 05
Das letzte Ziel unserer Reise liegt vor den Toren von Denver. Das Museum beherbergt diverse Lokomotiven und Waggons. Im Bahnhofsgebäude ist ein Museum mit Modellbahnen. Auch auf dem Gelände gibt es eine Gartenbahn. Außen vom Museumsgelände liegen Schienen, wo an den Wochenenden unterschiedliche Fahrzeuge die Runden drehen. Bei uns ist es eine Gallopping Goose, wo mir kein andere Name für den Triebwagen einfällt. 3 Fahrzeuge davon gibt es im Museum, die alle in den 30er Jahren in Rigdway gebaut worden. Dort stand dieses Mal eine andere im Vorgarten, als noch vor zwei Jahren. Das Museum organisiert auch Sonderfahrten.
The last destination of our trip is near Denver. The museum has different locomotives and wagons. The station building is a museum with model trains. Also there is a garden railway. On the museum ground drive a Gallopping Goose,.3 “Geese” are in the museum, all built in the 30s in Rigdway. The museum also organizes special trips.
Diana Cortez: Superintendent of Centennial R-1 School District (Costilla County San Luis, CO)
Diana Cortez, Superintendent of the Centennial R-1 School District in San Luis, CO, describes the condition of the district's single K-12 building.
Goose Fest 2012 - Cab Ride #4 (HD)
Rio Grande Southern (RGS) Galloping Geese at Colorado Railroad Museum June 16th, 2012
Rio Grande Southern #346 approaches Adobe Station
Preserved & Tourist Railways Colorado
A few shots taken in September 2106 of some of the preserved/tourist railways in Colorado.
1.Royal Gorge Rail road
2. Cripple Creek & Victor Rail Road
3. Galloping Goose Museum, Dolores
4. Georgetown Loop Rail Road
5. Leadville, Colorado & Southern Rail Road
6. Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Photos of these visits are available on my Zen Folio website (Google - Peter Brackenbury Zen Folio).
Replica pithouse at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, CO Sept 29
Video uploaded from my phone.
Rio Grande caboose 0575 derails
Abby and I were watching volunteers from the Ridgway Railroad Museum move this caboose via a tow cable hooked to a work truck when it..well...derailed. The move was abandoned and the caboose was still sitting there a day later.
RGS Galloping Goose 7 Running the CO RR Museum Loop in Golden, CO
RGS Galloping Goose 7 Running the CO RR Museum Loop in Golden, CO on May 5, 2012
Cheyenne Depot Museum-Cheyenne(WY)
Georgetown Loop Train (Georgetown, Colorado)
Georgetown Loop Train (Georgetown, Colorado)
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Durango & Silverton Railroad, Colorado.
This was once part of the mighty Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, highlights include the Baldwin locomotive and a trip up the Animas River
The full version is available from our website
sprucestudios.com
Picketwire Canyon
Slideshow of the Picketwire Canyon trail in the Comanche National Grassland near La Junta, Colorado. The trail leads past the Dolores Mission and Cemetary to the largest dinosaur trackway in North America. More information is available on gjhikes.com.