Eureka & the Goose, Narrow Gauge Oddities
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See an 1875 Wood Burner built by Baldwin and the rail bus built in 1933 for the Rio Grande Southern, known as a Goose. This is true narrow gauge charm.
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| Producer | Highball Productions |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 3 hours 5 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Built by Baldwin in 1875, wood burning 4-4-0 “Eureka” performs at the Durango and Silverton Scenic Railroad Railfest. Originally built for the Eureka and Palisades, Eureka was sold for scrap, featured in movies and badly damaged in a fire. Lovingly restored, Eureka now runs occasionally at Railfests. Goose #5 was built in 1933 for the Rio Grande Southern, and worked carrying passengers and mail until 1952. Restored by the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Delores, #5 sees occasional service on the Durango & Silverton. In addition to runby’s, you’ll see the ride ahead between Taft and Hermosa from the Goose’s cab. Two DVD set.
rickyfreni –
Between 1999 & 2016, the Durango & Silverton scenic railroad used to operate Railfest days on the former Rio Grande Silverton branch.
On the 2011 trips which was filmed at the same time during production of another Highball show: In Search of Steam Part 1 with SP 2472, UP 844, & of course the D&S with 2-8-2 Mikados, there are visits from 2 visiting Narrow Gauge engines: Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose Motorcar number 5 built in 1933 that is visiting from Dolores Colorado, & Eureka & Palisades Woodburning 4-4-0 number 4 the Eureka Built by Baldwin in 1875 that has traveled from Nevada.
Disc 1 showcases the Eureka from Hermosa to Cascade wye with cameos from a center cab diesel, a speeder car, & 486, & preparations at Durango while passing by McDonald’s. There are trackside scenes, a race with Goose 5, the regular passenger train with 482, & a ride behind the tender. It ran for 50 minutes.
Disc 2 covers the RGS 5 from both trackside, & onboard the goose which includes a Yellow Lab walking around the Durango Platform in the beginning, as well as a cameo from 486 & even the Eureka itself that includes a side-by-side race & a cab ride. It ran for only 105 minutes.
chasebond1 –
Another great one from Highball Productions! See two beautiful pieces of historic equipment operating in beautiful scenery.