Big Train Tours - Cost-Saving Maintenance Vehicle: Rio Grande Southern Motor No. 6

Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’re covering the second of three “Galloping Goose” motorcars displayed at the Museum, all of which were once owned and operated by southwest Colorado’s Rio Grande Southern railroad.

Our subject for this episode is a unique, narrow-gauge, motorized railcar that was designed and built not to haul passengers or freight, but rather to facilitate repair and maintenance work along this railroad’s rugged route. Today, Rio Grande Southern motor number 6 is proudly displayed at the Museum, with a unique history to share!

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond as he explores the history behind the Museum's unique railroad collection!

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In 2023, the Museum is offering Train Rides every Saturday and Goose Rides the first and third Tuesday each month, mid-January thru mid-May! Follow the Museum on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter to catch all of our new & unique content!

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Edited by ‪@akaBoG‬!

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