Colorado's Galloping Geese trains are made from automobiles

   Colorado's "Galloping Geese" trains are made from automobiles; Buick, Pierce-Arrow, Ford, and Wayne.  They were used in southwestern Colorado to move people and mail up to 160 miles because they cost less to operate than a heavier train.  There are seven geese in the flock.  The heaviest is 5 tons, the lightest is 2 1/2 tons. 

   Very light compared to the Georgetown Loop railway whose engines weight 20+ tons because they hauled much heavier loads.  We rode the Georgetown Loop train last summer and it was also a lot of fun!

   All seven geese will be migrating to the Colorado Railroad Museum for a reunion.