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    "The Galloping Goose" in Soda Springs, Idaho


    While taking a short cut on HWY 30 in Idaho, I passed through a town called Soda Springs. In the town square I found this NG railbus. I was in a hurry but did take time to take a few photos. I hope you enjoy them.

    This might be a good candidate to be built into a model.

    Paul


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    A couple more photos

    Paul




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    • #3
      Very nice engine, Paul. There were railcars looking like this on French narrow gauge lines in the first half of 20th century.

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        I was surprised by how simple the construction is. I plan to go through there again & take some measurements. I was really rushed.

        There is a note on the window that says you can get a key at city hall to be able to look inside.

        Paul

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        • #5
          Nice find. Be interesting to know who the builder was -- Brill, Edwards or??? Looks like you could use one of the trolley or cable car bodies as a source of parts.

          Bill Uffelman

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          • #6
            Thanks for the find Paul. It sure looks like a nice project to model. Simple enough from the looks of it. I would guess Les would have no problem comimg up with one, if he hasn't already.


            Louis L&R Western Railroad
            Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast

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            • #7
              Hey all,

              If you are ever in the southwestern part of Colorodo, the Goose in Dolores is a must see!! Dolores is just outside of Durango which is another great place to visit. That is where the Durango & Silverton's yard is located.

              Goose picture:

              http://drgw.free.fr/RGS/Goose/RGS-02-012_en.htm

              Durango & Silverton:

              http://www.durangosilvertonrailroad.com/

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              • #8
                I like the snub nose.

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                • #9
                  Great find Paul! Thanks for those pics.

                  Chuck

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the pics Paul! Pretty light looking rail under that bus.........

                    Steve

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                    • #11
                      Thanks Paul. Great find. Soda Springs is only a couple hundred miles from my home. Maybe a trip over a long weekend this summer for some photos and to take some measurements. It would be great to be able to get inside.

                      Gordon Birrell

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                      • #12
                        Paul

                        Thanks for posting the photos of the railcar. The condition and details are us model railroaders are amazing.

                        Peter [:-kitty]

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                        • #13
                          All,

                          and Yes I have been looking at this, infact one of the best bodies for this is one of the RIO buses, and you could use a 1/48" Hawk cable car too. Radiator from anything but the Grandt radiator would work too.

                          Seems that alot of the RR had gooses..There is a one parked in Missoula MT too, its more of a rolling box (I have pics) but they call theres a goose also.

                          Les

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                          • #14
                            quote:

                            Originally posted by Larry Baker

                            I like the snub nose.


                            Larry, I agree.
                            Here are a couple of more photos of the front.




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                            • #15

                              Here are a couple more.

                              I was able to take a photo through the window. Not very good but it might be of interest.

                              Paul




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