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7 1/4 Inch Goose No6
(CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK)
In the later part of the Victorian period a number of narrow gauge railroads were built in the Colorado mountains. They were never very profitable, and by the 1920’s they were suffering from increased road competition. To counter this the Rio Grand Southern introduced their “motors”, these were a series of road going cars modified with larger bodies and converted to run on rails. Initially they were intended to carry mail, to keep the income from the US Mail contracts. As this proved popular subsequent conversions were enlarged to carry a few passengers as well.
Probably due to their ungainly gait they earned themselves the nick name of “galloping geese” and have been known as such by generations of railroad enthusiast.
There were seven built in total, all different, all survive though number 1 is a new build.
Our model is “motor number 6” known as the works goose. It was built from a 1920’s Pierce Arrow car with a flat bed body. It was never used for mail or passengers but was the work horse of the maintenance department. Its original engine has been replaced with a more modern truck engine, but it is still in working order at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado.
Specification
Battery powered 24 volt, two batteries 031 or 096.
Twin motors, chain drive.
Electronic controller
Klaxon horn
Working headlight
Hand brake
The model can be split into four main sections for transportation. The heaviest part is 23 KG for the power truck. This means it can be handled by a single person and carried in an estate car. It is powerful enough to haul riding cars with 6 to 8 adults on level track. With the driver sitting over the driving wheels adhesion is good, steep grades can be tackled (on reduced load)
- Gauge. 7 1/4"
- Length: 1730mm
- Width: 400mm
- Height: 590mm
- Weight: 70kg (dry)
- Front Wheels 90 dia
- Rear Wheels 127 dia
- Minimum Radius:15ft Rad
- Speed. 6 to 8 mph
Goods are sent by the cheapest method appropriate to the size of the package anywhere in the world. This will generally be (UK post) post or carriers standard overnight service. (Europe and the rest of the world) post or carriers standard 7day service. Items in excess of 600mm (2ft) all sheet material and castings will incur additional packing, which must be allowed for. We cannot accept liability for loss or damage unless notified immediately and confirmed in writing within 7 working days of the date of dispatch.
Delivery cost will be calculated by weight, by that we mean you only pay for the weight of the item you buy, Prices will be to door no matter what part of the world you are in, Prices will be shown in the currency you set your system to ie £GBP, $USD, €EURO.
If you have no shipping options available please contact us for shipping quotes, on 0044 (0)1580 893030, info@maxitrak.com
CANCELLATIONS & RETURNS
The cancellation of any order or service within 7 working days will not incur a penalty. This period runs from the day the contract is concluded for services & the day after the day of delivery for goods. After this all order & services will be subject to a 20% administration charge. Defective items will be replaced free of charge; any other item returned to us will incur a restocking charge of 20%. We do not supply books on approval.
