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Rick
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Posted - 06/20/2012 : 10:20:38 AM
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"Anybody see something interesting about this bus body?" Doors on both sides.
Nice job on the video.
How did you get the ride?
Was there a raffle or just a fee and anyone could ride?
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visman48
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 Posted - 06/20/2012 : 12:28:12 PM
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Ron,
Let me know if you get the plans, if not I can get to the Museum Director.
Les
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elwoodblues
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Posted - 06/20/2012 : 12:30:19 PM
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Les,
Thanks, I'll let you know either way.
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visman48
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Posted - 06/20/2012 : 12:30:23 PM
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Rick
Sharp eyes...so they are Euro Goose Bodies vintage late 40s or Early 50s. They were done as an experiment if I remember the story, driving direction preferences (left or right side) hence the need to have doors left or right.
Les
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MinerFortyNiner
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 01:59:56 AM
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Yes, Rick...Les is correct, military surplus bus bodies were procured by the RGS in 1946 from Wayne Co. to replace the aging wood-framed Pierce Arrow bodies that had been extended in width and length to accommodate sufficient passengers. They original bodies were starting to fall apart from heavy use, vibration, weather, etc. I prefer the original modified car bodies, but it's easy to see how the relatively fragile car frames would get beaten up over time.
The replacement bus bodies were designed for use anywhere in Europe or the UK during WWII, and just what the railroad needed...since single-sided doors would be facing the wrong way about half the time!
Source: "Tin Feathers, Wooden Trestles and Iron Men", a great recent book by Stan Rhine for the Colorado Railroad Museum. Highly recommended as a low-cost alternative to GooseFest! I am no Goose expert, but the book is loaded with great photos and the history of the gaggle, er, flock, whatever.
Les, outstanding video, thanks for sharing the ride!
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andykins
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 03:44:00 AM
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wonderful photos and video les. thanks!
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visman48
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 06:12:43 AM
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Vern, andy, et al,
Thanks for filling in the story. Yes I have that book and the video of the same name. Stan had dinner with us, then sat and told stories of the Geese, he even donated some orginal RGS recipts for materials to the Museum. The Orginal #7 body is widened extensively from normal seat width to 60" so you could get many narrow gauge people in it.
I have more pics and angles for you all, and will get some more fun cab rides and turn table shots.
Les
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andykins
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 08:55:13 AM
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also just noticed the motometers on the radiators. (who knew you'd learn something from american pickers)
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elwoodblues
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 09:19:02 AM
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What now, there is a book about them too, now I need to contact the museum again. 
I did contact the museum and they are willing to send me the plans for Goose #6 for $2.50 plus postage.
(also looking forward to the next batch of pictures and video)
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Geezer
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visman48
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 1:25:40 PM
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Thanks All,
I am most humbled by your comments, and I am glad there is more to share. So lets have a study in Goose #2 since it will be the feature of the summers scratch build. Combined with the several trips to the museum, and the 2 sets of plans, Goose #2 will live again along with San Christobal.
Yup we got to see them started up, rolled onto the turntable, turned and rolled off several times. Its a strong arm turn table that need only the effort to get it moving and then little effort 2 kids to move it. I have a video of this...that will get posted next.
Les
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moore
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 2:37:51 PM
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Great video and pictures Les. I remember taking photos of Motor No1 at Ridgeway (great place huh?) a while back and also taking pictures of one of the silver Geese which appeared to be missing the rear of its body, is this rebuilt and in your pictures?
John
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visman48
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Posted - 06/21/2012 : 3:31:48 PM
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John,
I am not sure, so #1 was rebuilt to #6 the work goose, basically a truck and flatbed, #2 came about after the San Christobal was not purchased and was sold to the RGS...if I have that right. Goose 3, 4, and 5 all have the Wayne bus bodies, and Goose 7 has the Pierce Arrow body. Thats all there is. I think you are asking about Goose 6...
Les
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