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Rio Grande Southern Railroad Motor No. 2 / Galloping Goose No. 2

Jefferson County

The Galloping Geese are important for their association with railroad transportation in southwestern Colorado. 

A view of the engine with hill behind it on track.

Rio Grande Southern Railroad Motor No. 2 / Galloping Goose No. 2

They represent the Rio Grande Southern’s innovative and cost saving efforts to maintain service in the face of declining traffic during the Great Depression.  Goose No. 2 was built in 1931 and retains it original appearance.

State Register

Address

17155 W. 44th Ave., Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden

Site Number

5JF.1013.1

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