RGS GALLOPING GOOSE
In the 1930's, Colorado's famous Rio Grande Southern Railroad introduced the "Galloping Goose", a curious combination of Pierce-Arrow automobile parts and mechanics imagination that could carry passengers, freight and mail with a one man crew. The "Galloping Goose" provided the Rio Grande Southern Railroad with real operating economy allowing the railroad to operate for another twenty years while endearing itself to generations of railfans and tourists.
This superbly detailed and articulated model is completely constructed with brass and stainless steel. American made Pittman motor powers the middle truck with a reliable die cast metal gear box. The model is completed with museum quality paint finish and lettering.
Description
- 0-24V DC motor
Specifications
- Scale / Gauge: 1:20.3 / 45 mm
- Construction: Brass & Stainless Steel
- Mini. Radius: 4 ft.
Models

AC78-130
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#2 Goose
#2 Goose
Electric (CE-262)

AC78-131
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#7 Goose
#7 Goose
Electric (CE-267)

AC78-132
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#5 Goose
#5 Goose
Electric (CE-265)

AC78-134
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#1 Goose, Inspection Car
#1 Goose, Inspection Car
Electric (CE-261)

AC78-135
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#7 Goose, Black
#7 Goose, Black
Electric (CE-267A)

AC78-136
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#6 Goose
#6 Goose
Electric (CE-266)

AC78-137
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#3 Goose
#3 Goose
Electric (CE-263)

AC78-138
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#4 Goose w/ Crown Fender
#4 Goose w/ Crown Fender
Electric (CE-264)

AC78-139
Rio Grande Southern Railroad
#7 Goose Silver “As it is today”
#7 Goose Silver “As it is today”
Electric (CE-267M)

