Galloping Goose

[Dave Harris]

Shay 2 , What size are the wheels you speak of? The Geese only had 24" rear wheels & 16" fronts, those are very small. I made my own wheels in the rear, one of which came out a bit out of round. I was going to change it till I saw a movie of # 2, (the one I approximated in my model), it sort of waddled down the track. That waddle & the fact that they ran with the hood open to help cool the motor is what gave them their name. Made me decide to leave it alone & let it waddle. If the plastic wheels you found are the right size, how about turning metal tires for them & using a rim wiper pick up?After I got mine done I did find some spoked wheels that could be bought separately that would work, I'll try to remember what they were, I did not get a set.

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L V Dave

 

[Dave Harris]

If any body out there is planning on building a # 2 type Goose I have some .003 copper panels with tiny louvers punched in them (actual louvers, see thru) that are perfect for hood side panels on a Goose , each side would have 6 vertical louvers, like old car hoods had (Model A ?) I'll send enough for 6 hoods (both sides) for 4.00$ All you have to do is solder or glue them to a top center section.-------Dave

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L V Dave

 

[Dave Harris]

Shay 2 If you want some good info on Geese, I will give you a couple of sources. The Colorado Railroad Museum.--Box 10 ---Golden ,Co ---80402 . They publish a book, Galloping Geese on the Rio Grande Southern. (sorry I called it The D&RGW the other day, amazed nobody jumped me, D&RGW guys are Quite protective of their road!)It has the complete story of the Geese & many pictures & "plans" for a #2. It was 9.95 $ a few years back (94) ,pretty sure it is still available. Railroad Model Craftsman----Nov -1965 Pg. 38-39 has pics.& 3 views of # 3-5-7 (same) # 2 -- and of # 3 -4 -5 as modified with new bodies (bus) in 1946. These two sources should help you get up & running. Hey, could I be Shay 3 ? I do love em so!

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L V Dave

 

[George]

The only pictures I remember seeing were all using Buicks. Whatever you end up with may have something to do with the time frame you're in.

What's the calendar say in Badger Creek?;-)

George.

 

[shamus]

Calendar time in Badger Creek is timeless, but around 1920-60

 

[Dave Harris]

Hi All, Well I have about 2 dozen pics to post of A whole Gaggle of Geese. Pics of all the Geese #2-3-4-5-6-7 some 3-4-5 with new bodies (bus) fit in 1946. Plans (3 View with dimensions of all) ,pics of my #2 approximation & some other interesting scratch built Rail bus's & a few of The Clover Valley R/R of a good friend. If someone can tell me how to post them I'll send them hither. Shamus did you get any pictures from me today? I tried to Email them this afternoon but don't know if I did it right. Shay 2 , Tried to send you 2 view of # 2 to The E-mail shown on your web site , returned as unknown . Send good address or tell me what I did wrong, & I'll try again.Thanks, -------- Dave

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L V Dave

 

[Dave Harris]

Hi all, Well I have a whole Gaggle of Geese to post pics. of if someone will tell me how it's done. Have about 2 dozen, all 7 Geese, 3 view with dimensions for all 7, several of my rendition of a # 2 look alike, & a few shots of a good friends Clover Valley R/R. Shamus I tried to send you something today, not sure I did it right ,Get any pic from me this afternoon? Shay 2, sent you plans for # 2 came back "unknown" from address on your site . Help? -------Dave

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L V Dave

 

[Shay2]

Hi Dave, This is the Goose I'm attempting.

Rich

Rush Run River Logging Co.

 

[shamus]

Hi Dave,sent you an email today, pictures arrived okay,

 

[Shay2]

Thanks Dave for the feedback about my Email address.
Sure enough, I had something backwards in the address...corrected now!

Rich

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Rush Run River Logging Co.

 

[Dave Harris]

Rich, Did you get my E-mail today? I have some Goose stuff if you want it. If any body wants I can send pics & 3 views of all 7 Geese. E-mail me disk7815@aol.com

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L V Dave

 

[shamus]

Hey Rich,
Just had another looksee at your website,
your Goose has turned out quite nice,
What power unit was it from an Atlas HO or N scale loco?

 

[Shay2]

Shamus,
The Drivetrain is an HO Atlas, Alco S2. The Duesy body is a metal 1/52 scale Lesney, cut, trimmed to approx. 1:87th. (I'm not that mush of a rivet counter, but it looks ok with my scale gauge.
As a first run prototype, I want to learn from this one and then try a more elaborate version!
Rich


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Rush Run River Logging Co.

 

[shamus]

Hi Rich,
You have some great looking photo's on your website now, I liked the 0 scale ones also.

 

[Shay2]

Thanks Shamus...this web page stuff isn't all that easy for me but I'm learning!

I'm still having a H*#@ of a time with this Digital camera and getting good photo's.
They look great on my screen, but when I upload um I'm not pleased with the results.

I did take your advise an purchase 2 sets of Daylight Florescents. That's help a bunch.

Hummm...maybe it's my subject matter thats bad!!!

Rich

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Rush Run River Logging Co.

 

[Virginian]

shamus,
I saw a Goose last night...held it in my hands even!!Didn't get to see it run (waddle??)...it was S scale and the club track is HO, of course. Cool!!! It even had passengers inside!!
I look forward to seeing what you come up with!! Now I understand why you want to build one...Hot dates with 'Susan'

 

[shamus]

Hi Rich, Not your subject friend, it's got to be the camera, and lighting. I have mine spread out at 18" intervals all across the ceiling, and I also use bounce flash, given my exposure time of 3 seconds at f22.
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Virginian, don't you damn well start on Susan, I'll scratch your CD!!!
No good holding a goose and telling me about it, I want to S E E i t. Please.


[This message has been edited by shamus (edited 03-16-2001).]

[This message has been edited by shamus (edited 03-16-2001).]

 

[Shay2]

Hello Dave,
I did go back and change the image in the first photo on the "Dusey" page. Initally I had edited and stitched the two pic's together. The scale of the car looked like a 1:24th scale next to the loco. I've since changed the size so that it appears a bit closer to reality.
I haven't looked into purchasing components for my next Goose. Being, in-between jobs, has put a strain on the budget for now. Once I get back on my feet I shall pursue the NWSL route. Thanks...
Rich

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Rush Run River Logging Co.

 

[Virginian]

hey, shamus!
Next time I see Frank at the 'club', I'll ask to take photos of his Goose... then have the film processed at Photoworks... I shoud be able to get something to you, one way or the other...I'm going to do some experimenting with posting some pics I have in my "train" file, then when the Photoworks pics are posted to my email, I can 'save' and post to the gauge, or email to you (I know that will work.I don't really know how,'cause I haven't done that yet, so I'll have to figure it out first) but, one way or another,I WILL get you some pics

After all, you so graciously shared those marvelous 'shots' of Susan, I must repay, someway

Cheer

VGN

p.s. If you can guided me through posting photos to the gauge, I'd appreciate it. I don't have a web site, by the way.

 

[Dave Hagan]

Hi VGN, to post a picture at The Gauge you need a degree in computer science, if you hav'nt got that, forget it---just kiddin.
If you go to any post with a picture included and click on the "Edit/Delete" icon of that post you will see the code that allows the inclusion of a picture. its simply an <img> tag before and after the location of the picture._
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For Gods sake don't mention the word "SUSAN" to Shamus.

Dave Hagan
The Gauge