Galloping Goose is the popular name given to a series of seven railcars (officially designated as "motors" by the railroad), built in the 1930s by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad (RGS) and operated until the end of service on the line in the early 1950s. They were derived from full-sized automobiles.
Originally running steam locomotives on narrow gauge railways, the perpetually struggling RGS developed the first of the "geese" as a way to keep its contract to run mail into towns in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. There was not enough passenger or cargo income to justify continuing the expensive steam train service at then-current levels, but it was believed that a downsized railway would return to profitability. The steam trains would transport heavy cargo and peak passenger loads, but motors would handle lighter loads.
Motors were not only less expensive to operate, but were also significantly lighter, thus reducing impact on the rails and roadbeds. This cost saving meant that the first Goose was paid off and making a profit within three weeks of going into service. RGS built more Geese, and operated them until the company abandoned their right-of-way in 1952.
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How to use Geese
Geese 1, 2, 2 (Early), 6, and the San Christobal Goose (Pre-1934) do not need freight or passenger boxes.
Pierce Arrow Geese 3, 4, 5, and 7 can be used with their respective Freight boxes
San Christobal Goose (Post 1934) can be used with its respective Freight box
Wayne Bus Geese can be used with their respective Freight boxes
Goose 7 Post 1950 can be used with its Passenger Box
Wayne Bus Goose Post 1950 can be used with the passenger boxes for Geese 3-5
Pierce Arrow Goose (Early) can be used with the early freight boxes for 3-5
Includes:
Wayne Bus Body
Geese 3-5, Post 1950
Pierce-Arrow body:
Geese 3-5, 7, Post 1950, Early
Other:
Goose 2
Goose 2 (Early)
Goose 6
San Christobal RR Goose (Pre-1934)
San Cristobal RR Goose (Post-1934)
Goose #1
Passenger Box:
3-5, 7
Freight Box:
3-5, 7, Early
To Do:
RGS Model T Inspection Car #1