7 1/2" RGS Goose #6

In the 1930's, Colorado's famous Rio Grande Southern Railroad introduced the "Galloping Goose", a curious combination of Pierce-Arrow automobile parts and mechanics imagination that could carry passengers, freight and mail with one man crew. The "Galloping Goose" provided the Rio Grande Southern Railroad with real operating economy allowing the railroad to operate for another twenty years while endearing itself to generations of railfans and tourists

Specifications:

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• Gauge - 7 1/2" or 7 1/4"

• Scale - 2.5" to Ft

• Length - 68" (1730mm)

• Width - 15.5" (400mm)

• Height - 23.25 (590mm)

• Mini radius - 15 feet

• Syren 50 controller w/ regenerative braking

• Weight: 150 lbs w/ 2 batteries (68kg)

• Battery powered 24V (two 12V batteries)

• Working machined brass bell

• Two motors, Chain drive

• Working head light

• Klaxon horn

• Hand brake

• Uses two car batteries (not included)

• 6~8 mph

• Wood crate: 79x21x32 inches, 264lbs