Last morning of my trip and I visited this museum. Great place, I had visited the day before but there was a Thomas event on so I didn't bother going in. This was much more civilised.
When completed, the Rio Grande Southern Railroad had 142 bridges scattered along its 162 miles of track. This is not one of them, rather the Lobato trestle on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
A very interesting switch stand and a classic RGS caboose...
One of the few spots that I was able to get two of the three operating Geese in the same photos.
The Goose crossing Hangman's trestle, headed to Antonio.
Former RGS Goose 5, now owned and restored to operation by the Gallooping Goose Historical Society of Dolores, Colorado heads downhill from Cumbres summit on the C&TS. The early C&TS crews called ... (more)
Making a quick photo stop before heading to the depot. K36 484 with the afternoon arrival from Chama was only a few minutes behind.
RGS 4-6-0 #20 is seen at the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Former RGS #42 on display in the Durango Roundhouse Museum.
This is the Galloping Goose #1 replica now owned by the Ridgway RR Museum. It is an operating model and has seen use in Durango during special events.
Former RGS "Galloping Goose" #5 parked in Dolores. This is an operating Goose and is used at Durango Rail Fest, etc.
