Galloping Goose Number 5
by Debra Martz
Title
Galloping Goose Number 5
Artist
Debra Martz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I was lucky enough to be in Chama, New Mexico in Sept, 2016 when this Galloping Goose was making a few runs on the narrow gauge. It was a wonderful, history filled day riding the rails in New Mexico and Colorado with frequent stops for photo ops in the beautiful mountains colored by the autumn trees.
In looking for a way to reduce the cost of federally required passenger and mail service, The Rio Grande Southern Railroad built 7 geese in the 1930s. The geese were originally called "motors" as they were converted automobiles designed to ride the rails for small duty tasks. Goose 5 was built using a 1928 Pierce Arrow body and a 1936 Pierce Arrow engine. And later it was rebuilt using a Wayne Bus body.
It was purchased by the Rotary Club of Dolores, CO in 1952 and sat on display in Flanders park for 45 years. In 1997-98 it was restored to operating condition by the Galloping Goose Historical Society. Upon completion in 1998, it made its first run in 47 years on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
New Mexico
2016-09
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October 22nd, 2016
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Debra Martz
Thank you all very much for your comments, like and/or faves! I appreciate each and every one! ~♥~
Paul Quinn
Oh my! A Pierce Arrow underneath all that, how cool (and historic) is that!! I need to put that on my travel list next time I am anywhere close to Chama, NM.
Debra Martz replied:
Check the website first. It is housed at a museum in Delores, CO but is taken to a few different narrow gauge railroads in CO and NM a few times a year.
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