They were referred to as "Galloping Geese" when in service with the Rio Grand Southern railroad. Before the highways were built in the area, the only way to get from one little town to another was via one of the "Geese." Their beauty was in "form follows function" and I believe that 6 of them were built. I've been told that 3 are still in existence and restored to use.
@@SouthernKansasRailfan awesome! I'll be out there early June or so and just trying to figure out where I can film with what time I have. Currently on day one we are riding the train to Silverton and staying at the Grand Imperil Hotel in Silverton, then taking the train back the next day. on the 3rd day I'll be able to chase the train to Silverton. Just kind of split on what shots I should get while chasing.
If it were me: Northbound Durango Departure Home Ranch Siding Pond Curve Hermosa Hill Road 250 Silverton Depot, but you could also hike to the bridge or at the location at Southbound Silverton Depot or Bridge High Line (Get there quick, and follow others if possible as they may know if there is a helper engine or anything coming, but you should have anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to get setup.) Hermosa Tank Any one or two crossings in the valley Durango arrival I'll grab timestamps in a second to get you ideas on shots.
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed watching the engine and all those passenger cars that the Loco was pulling.
Glad you enjoyed it! There are still some videos coming from Colorado, so keep an eye out!
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Magic 📷⬅️🔝🗣️ amazing video 👍🏽
I love engine #482 here! It is at its best! Especially the rail bus!
They were referred to as "Galloping Geese" when in service with the Rio Grand Southern railroad. Before the highways were built in the area, the only way to get from one little town to another was via one of the "Geese." Their beauty was in "form follows function" and I believe that 6 of them were built. I've been told that 3 are still in existence and restored to use.
#482 is the first steam locomotive I seen in operation, it was great to see the ol' girl again, as the first time I seen it was in 2017.
Sweet shots!
Good show.
Cool stuff! Over how many days of filming was this?
We were on location for two days, and I'm glad you enjoyed!
@@SouthernKansasRailfan awesome! I'll be out there early June or so and just trying to figure out where I can film with what time I have. Currently on day one we are riding the train to Silverton and staying at the Grand Imperil Hotel in Silverton, then taking the train back the next day. on the 3rd day I'll be able to chase the train to Silverton. Just kind of split on what shots I should get while chasing.
If it were me:
Northbound
Durango Departure
Home Ranch Siding
Pond Curve
Hermosa Hill
Road 250
Silverton Depot, but you could also hike to the bridge or at the location at
Southbound
Silverton Depot or Bridge
High Line (Get there quick, and follow others if possible as they may know if there is a helper engine or anything coming, but you should have anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to get setup.)
Hermosa Tank
Any one or two crossings in the valley
Durango arrival
I'll grab timestamps in a second to get you ideas on shots.