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| Author: | bobyar2001 [ Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Goose 5 |
On its recent escapade on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic. The restoration of this vehicle and its continued operation by a small group in Dolores, Colorado is testament to doing one thing well. Here, at Cumbres Pass.http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... 3A107Jimmy power. Most of he other Geese than now run have had newer engines and electrical systems installed. No. 5 appears to have retained its WWII surplus GMC prime mover, from a 6x6 5-ton Army truck.http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... %3A107Also impressive is this replica of RGS Goose No. 1, built by the group at Ridgway, Colorado, constructed from a derelict antique Buick chassis and carbody:http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?photo=2005063010083421702.jpg&bydate%3A116The only Goose that hasn't been returned to service yet is No. 4, still displayed in downtown Telluride, Colorado:http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?photo=2005063008193310725.jpg&bydate%3A117Old photo of Goose 4, before it was rebuilt with a Wayne bus body in the 1940s:http://www.insulators.com/pictures/?id=45028440 |
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