I always thought of the Rio Grand Southern as a model railroaders railroad, but at full scale. The scenery, the rolling stock, the eccentricity. Everything so much seemed simply an eclectic model railroad, masquerading as a company while meanwhile putting everyone on, so some guys got to play with their full sized trains with a healthy dose of insane imagination, kit bashing, and scratch building..... The Gorre & Daphetid, before there was a Gorre & Daphetid.....
I believe your right. There is a Canadian guy that has what must be the best Rio Grande Southern model in SN3. I think you will find him at CVNN You Tube channel, not reals sur f that is correct.
Main reason I like synthetic oil Is that doesn't turn gooey , Always took 2 runs around the track To free up my Locomotive engines when they hadn't been run In a while!! Love the geese Remain safe almost there, Hopefully by the end of summer we can get life back to normal. Again thank you for posting these!
I’m not first (but 18th). I will also put up my hand. I have one in N scale. Looking forward to running it. They are stinking cute. Again I can’t say it enough your yard is awesome! (No this not a paid endorsement just a personal comment). The switch stands are sooo neat also. Good video. Till the weekend.
Totally enjoyed your video. Beautiful model BTW. I'm a very lucky individual! I built and own a scratch built 2 1/2 inch scale model of Goose #2. First time running in 1992. I recently changed the engine for more dependable running. And, yes, it does 'rock and roll' down the tracks. I did take a few 'liberties' when building my Goose2. (pics can be found on facebook). Thank you again for this very enjoyable video.
Great video toy man!!! Been scratch building some models, cut up a panda express box and turned it into a pacific fruit refer and it look great!!! The frame is Chopsticks
YOU ARE AWESOME THE BEST MODEL MAKERS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY COOL LOVE YOUR GOOSE AND THE KEEP ALIVE YOU INSTALL THAT YOU WILL BE FINE I APPRECIATE YOU BOTH. I LOVE THE COLLECTION. AND THE GARAGE AND YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT I APPRECIATE IT AND YOUR SCREWING AROUND TIME THAT YOU SHARE THANK YOU. 👌😁👍😷😷😷I WILL SEARCH FOR A HO SCALE VERSION THANK YOU. LOOKING OU UA-cam. 👍👍👍. Dont lose your French fries. Jim KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🚂🚂🚂🚂
Hi Jim!! This is sooooo fun. But also challenging at times. I suppose that’s the best part end the end. Figuring it out and making it work. Stay safe!!!!
Those are so COOL!!! I would like to find them in HO scale... Some day I'll have to look them up... LOL... AWESOME video thanks for sharing all the good info... Much love and prayers, be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..
Interesting video as ever. Were any of the geese standard gauge at one time or were they always narrow gauge? Loved our ride on No7 at Colorado in 2018, our planned trip over in 2020 had to be cancelled unfortunately.
FWIW I pre-ordered, and still have the Accucraft Goose #2. It has run flawlessly, but for limited amounts, for well over 20 years. The only thing I have ever found fragile about the unit is the plastic "chain" drive connecting the rear wheel sets, but having lost one early, it never seemed to matter. I suspect that carefully opening your unit and cleaning any dust and sludge and refreshing the drive train oil will solve your problems. Mine has always run outside on track power - power pick-up has never been an issue. Please try cleaning before converting to DCC, etc. (I have limited run time because my current Standard Poodle seems to find my trains prey and successfully and relentlessly hunts them, if outside.) Also, as I recall, the original Accucraft price was a bit over $300, and the original car used is a Pierce Arrow.
Hi. Yes I think I can get it to run well. Still plan on DCC. Yea they go for more like 600 now. The chains are fragile and hard to get from accucraft. Dang.
I have the Broadway Limited On30 Goose 4. It was a real gem to get - priced inexpensively and runs quite well. Not sure how accurate it is though. I think it wobbles down the track, but it could be that I've had too many cocktails.
If Accucraft keeps making them, and (the larger scales, presumably, like your venerable 20.3 specimen) can't always draw the power they need, I'd think it should be an easy mod to electrify the neutral 3rd axel. Of course, I have to remember: _Never second-guess another man's manufacturing trades, until you've ridden his entire sub in his Goose._
The key is to run DCC. Constant 18 volts into a cap and it will keep going no matter what. This is a low DC voltage into 4 wheels. So it really bad....
@@ToyManTelevision I get it now. Having never made the leap to DCC, I missed the _constant_ DCV when you mentioned the higher track voltage in the video. Light bulb now on.
Dale. most if not all model trains seem to have bright shiny wheels. Is it not possible to have a duller finish to the wheels, achieving a more realistic appearance, rather than toy like, and still maintain good electrical contact?
Well the contact area on a real wheel is shiny.. so the key is to paint the wheel to look dritty, dirty, dull but NOT the running surface. Its a trick. BUT in large scale anything is possable.... These models are stock. As delivered... they need a talking to.
Millions have ridden the goose at Knotts. Walter Knott loved the narrow gauge. Bought a bunch. Even 2 business cars that they only run for fans as they only seat about 10 people. And an RGS caboose!! Go Walter!!!
So i had a neat find last nite while surfing the web. Did u kno that mdc/round house made a non powered, ho scale galloping goose kit? Now i gotta get one. Lol
I bought one years ago. Not much of a kit. At least back then. Box of parts and plastic sheet and ideas on what you may choose to turn it into. Only kit I ever bought where step one was “scratch build the cab”. Still fun though....
@@ToyManTelevision The Aspen is brass aspenmodel.com/Steam-Diesel-Locomotives-Z-Nn3-N/Steam-Locomotives-Gauge-Nn3/30049-RTR-Nn3-R-G-S-Galloping-Goose-No-3-white::371.html and are available in Kit or RTR. Republic Locomotive works has made most of the Geese in kit form and the www.republiclocomotiveworks.com/show_item.php?ID=956 RGS #3 is still in stock as a brass kit.
@@ToyManTelevisionDale, not sure if you remember me, but you and Gregg Hardy took me on my maiden voyage to SW Colorado. Anyway, I sent you an invite to my FB page called “Elkridge Branch of the D&RGW
@toy man television I have a black Accucraft goose! Never seen another one here in Germany. Mine is DCC, if you need some info, I can send you pics via Facebook. Sent you some pics from my steam loco with rusty roof if you remember ;-)
That’s quite a gaggle you two have!
One more. Sort of. The baby.
Nice one ....looking good for 21 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
I always think of them as being quite big, and then you run No.2 past 453 and there's the cuteness! ;-)
Be careful when you're on modifying them with DCC you don't want to cook your goose LOL 😃👍👍
That was BAD (Great)
love your pun.:):):):)
Wow, the Galloping Geese were amazing! My favorite one is number 7, as it looks like it's a Semi truck!
3 4 and 5 looked a lot like that in the early days. Sort of. But after they had bed bodies added totally different
@@ToyManTelevision Yep, that's right!
I love the Goose #7! Especially the Rio Grande locomotive #453 and the string of tank cars next to it.
If you end up needing help unloading freight off No 2 give me a holler! Lol very cool collection!
Wil do!
omg that is sweet details are spot on you guys are funny happy dats always lub scooter
I always thought of the Rio Grand Southern as a model railroaders railroad, but at full scale. The scenery, the rolling stock, the eccentricity. Everything so much seemed simply an eclectic model railroad, masquerading as a company while meanwhile putting everyone on, so some guys got to play with their full sized trains with a healthy dose of insane imagination, kit bashing, and scratch building..... The Gorre & Daphetid, before there was a Gorre & Daphetid.....
I believe your right. There is a Canadian guy that has what must be the best Rio Grande Southern model in SN3. I think you will find him at CVNN You Tube channel, not reals sur f that is correct.
Y’all never cease to entertain me! I love your videos, Dale. Keep ‘em coming and I’ll keep watching! Take care and have a safe and happy new year.
You have your own flock of geese and nice looking geese they are...
So song as they stick close to home. No going south for the winter.
Main reason I like synthetic oil Is that doesn't turn gooey , Always took 2 runs around the track To free up my Locomotive engines when they hadn't been run In a while!! Love the geese Remain safe almost there, Hopefully by the end of summer we can get life back to normal. Again thank you for posting these!
Nice piece of history, I too would like to ride in one.
Love it! Those geese are awesome!
They are!! FUN TOO!
@@ToyManTelevision Yep!
Awesome!
thanks!
I have this model with a sound card built in. Great model.
Want to do that.
I have Goose 5 in N (and I was actually looking right at it when you said "I have Goose 5"). I plan on someday changing it to Nn3.
what is a nn3 not heard of before just starting luv trains ect thanks
@@scooterdoughmas3012 Narrow gauge N scale.
I’m not first (but 18th). I will also put up my hand. I have one in N scale. Looking forward to running it. They are stinking cute. Again I can’t say it enough your yard is awesome! (No this not a paid endorsement just a personal comment). The switch stands are sooo neat also. Good video. Till the weekend.
Hi Ken. THANKS!!
love the goose , geese , goslings .:) may have to get one for my layout.
One more a gosling. Er jittney. Shot of the real one at 9:43 on the show about goose 7.
@@ToyManTelevision or maybe a skein
Totally enjoyed your video. Beautiful model BTW. I'm a very lucky individual! I built and own a scratch built 2 1/2 inch scale model of Goose #2. First time running in 1992. I recently changed the engine for more dependable running. And, yes, it does 'rock and roll' down the tracks. I did take a few 'liberties' when building my Goose2. (pics can be found on facebook). Thank you again for this very enjoyable video.
Wow!!!!! Need to look.
Great video, very interesting. It seems that they were all different at first. Wish I could have rode in one of them.
Yup. All different. Still are. A bit. 3 4 and 5 quite similar but if you saw them side be side you would see lots of difference.
I mean I love the Goose #2 as well.
Great video toy man!!! Been scratch building some models, cut up a panda express box and turned it into a pacific fruit refer and it look great!!! The frame is Chopsticks
Hum.... chopsticks. Well sure. Wood. Why not!
Nice goose! $799 on e bay. The S scale is in the 700 range too! Your railroad is really coming together!
Yup The big ones, 3 4, 5 and 7 go for about a grand to two grand!!!!! WHAT???????
YOU ARE AWESOME THE BEST MODEL MAKERS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY COOL LOVE YOUR GOOSE AND THE KEEP ALIVE YOU INSTALL THAT YOU WILL BE FINE I APPRECIATE YOU BOTH. I LOVE THE COLLECTION. AND THE GARAGE AND YOUR COMMENTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT I APPRECIATE IT AND YOUR SCREWING AROUND TIME THAT YOU SHARE THANK YOU. 👌😁👍😷😷😷I WILL SEARCH FOR A HO SCALE VERSION THANK YOU. LOOKING OU UA-cam. 👍👍👍. Dont lose your French fries. Jim KAMMERER OF PHILADELPHIA PA ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🚂🚂🚂🚂
Hi Jim!! This is sooooo fun. But also challenging at times. I suppose that’s the best part end the end. Figuring it out and making it work. Stay safe!!!!
My grandfather has goose #2 👋🏼😌. Haha idk if that counts! Lol
Hum.. goose 2. Better than goose too. BAD JOKE.
Those are so COOL!!! I would like to find them in HO scale... Some day I'll have to look them up... LOL... AWESOME video thanks for sharing all the good info... Much love and prayers, be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..
Hi Bobby. Yup every scale!! Some standard gauge too. Ill bet its been done like 30 times...
@@ToyManTelevision... Thank you for thee heads-up... I love you kids be blessed in Jesus name... BBE...
Interesting video as ever. Were any of the geese standard gauge at one time or were they always narrow gauge? Loved our ride on No7 at Colorado in 2018, our planned trip over in 2020 had to be cancelled unfortunately.
Always narrow. Built from cars. All of them. Mostly pierce Arrows. But Buick bodies on two or three.
Great looking loco ?
I call shot gun. Love your videos
thanks!
Will the snowplow alow the goose to go in the snow on the outside part of the layout?
Probably not..... But if I clear the track first.... But if its the EXACT right deepth, like an inch.... perhaps!!
Someone did make an Nn3 version!! Lol
I've had one in HOn3. And 2 in On3.
Someday gonna get one in 1:20.3
These geese would've made a lot more sense for a certain branch of the C&FWRR than that ol' #3 they kept running to the lake.
FWIW I pre-ordered, and still have the Accucraft Goose #2. It has run flawlessly, but for limited amounts, for well over 20 years. The only thing I have ever found fragile about the unit is the plastic "chain" drive connecting the rear wheel sets, but having lost one early, it never seemed to matter. I suspect that carefully opening your unit and cleaning any dust and sludge and refreshing the drive train oil will solve your problems. Mine has always run outside on track power - power pick-up has never been an issue. Please try cleaning before converting to DCC, etc. (I have limited run time because my current Standard Poodle seems to find my trains prey and successfully and relentlessly hunts them, if outside.)
Also, as I recall, the original Accucraft price was a bit over $300, and the original car used is a Pierce Arrow.
Hi. Yes I think I can get it to run well. Still plan on DCC. Yea they go for more like 600 now. The chains are fragile and hard to get from accucraft. Dang.
😮you can get a separate DCC decoder with keep alive
Yup. That’s the goal.
I have the Broadway Limited On30 Goose 4. It was a real gem to get - priced inexpensively and runs quite well. Not sure how accurate it is though. I think it wobbles down the track, but it could be that I've had too many cocktails.
The real one does too! Galloping goose....
I would love to see a 3408 cat with a 18 speed road ranger trans in in a rail truck. But I admit galloping geese are amazing.
Hum... that would be fun. Model it!!
Hay t b a keep alive is a rechargeable battery for the power unit right and do they have one for HO equipment
Which is what these need.
Con Cor made an N scale (standard gauge) goose, a few of them have been converted to Nn3.
Love to see one.
I "Call" Back Seat.
If Accucraft keeps making them, and (the larger scales, presumably, like your venerable 20.3 specimen) can't always draw the power they need, I'd think it should be an easy mod to electrify the neutral 3rd axel.
Of course, I have to remember: _Never second-guess another man's manufacturing trades, until you've ridden his entire sub in his Goose._
The key is to run DCC. Constant 18 volts into a cap and it will keep going no matter what. This is a low DC voltage into 4 wheels. So it really bad....
@@ToyManTelevision I get it now. Having never made the leap to DCC, I missed the _constant_ DCV when you mentioned the higher track voltage in the video. Light bulb now on.
Dale. most if not all model trains seem to have bright shiny wheels. Is it not possible to have a duller finish to the wheels, achieving a more realistic appearance, rather than toy like, and still maintain good electrical contact?
Well the contact area on a real wheel is shiny.. so the key is to paint the wheel to look dritty, dirty, dull but NOT the running surface. Its a trick. BUT in large scale anything is possable.... These models are stock. As delivered... they need a talking to.
The geese that laid the golden eggs? I think I saw the one they have at Knott's Berry Farm a couple of years ago. Interesting buggies!
Millions have ridden the goose at Knotts. Walter Knott loved the narrow gauge. Bought a bunch. Even 2 business cars that they only run for fans as they only seat about 10 people. And an RGS caboose!! Go Walter!!!
@@ToyManTelevision yep we love the trains there.
Are you going to add the "tin Lizzy" versions to your collection or fabricate some?
Ah yes a Tuesday
And Sunday.... back the the logging railroad 🛤
So i had a neat find last nite while surfing the web. Did u kno that mdc/round house made a non powered, ho scale galloping goose kit? Now i gotta get one. Lol
I bought one years ago. Not much of a kit. At least back then. Box of parts and plastic sheet and ideas on what you may choose to turn it into. Only kit I ever bought where step one was “scratch build the cab”. Still fun though....
@@ToyManTelevision well thats good to know. Dont mind it being a mundane build. No way i can afford a running one in ho scale. This will have to do
Last Goose I had got Cooked, I'll pit the shotgun away and start look N ..for 1 kwel little buggers. .
Bee carfl with that bird shot! Yall can chip a tooth!!
@@ToyManTelevision better use my bow then, just in case then buddy
Republic Locomotive Works and Aspen Have made Nn3 RGS Geese
Cool! Brass?
@@ToyManTelevision
The Aspen is brass aspenmodel.com/Steam-Diesel-Locomotives-Z-Nn3-N/Steam-Locomotives-Gauge-Nn3/30049-RTR-Nn3-R-G-S-Galloping-Goose-No-3-white::371.html and are available in Kit or RTR. Republic Locomotive works has made most of the Geese in kit form and the www.republiclocomotiveworks.com/show_item.php?ID=956 RGS #3 is still in stock as a brass kit.
First... but forgot to mention it. 🤪
Good morning then!!
I have #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, (2nd 5 passenger version) 6, and 2nd 6 (long story) all in On3
Geeeeezzzz! A gaggle!
@@ToyManTelevisionDale, not sure if you remember me, but you and Gregg Hardy took me on my maiden voyage to SW Colorado. Anyway, I sent you an invite to my FB page called “Elkridge Branch of the D&RGW
I am building a faux narrow gauge galloping goose in ho
@toy man television I have a black Accucraft goose! Never seen another one here in Germany. Mine is DCC, if you need some info, I can send you pics via Facebook. Sent you some pics from my steam loco with rusty roof if you remember ;-)
Yup. Black!! Weird. I think the DCC will be easy. Locating the speaker a bit tricky. Black.... cool!
if that doesent look like a goose/geese/gooses/geases whatever thanks
It sort of gallops. Do geese gallop?