Riding the Galloping Goose with a Friend and the Gazette

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Last October, Scott Aijo of Lewes, Delaware and Delray Beach, Florida met up with his high school friend Bryan Green of Kalispell, Montana. They flew to Albuquerque and drove to Chama, New Mexico to ride the historic narrow-gauge train known as the Galloping Goose, which offers an all-day adventure through the stunning fall foliage of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Why it matters

The Galloping Goose is a beloved vintage train that has been operating in the Southwest for decades, providing passengers with a unique opportunity to experience the region's natural beauty and history. The train's volunteer crew works hard to keep the tracks open and the train running, preserving an important piece of transportation heritage.

The details

The Galloping Goose train carries about 20 passengers and is staffed by an engineer, a trainman, and a tour guide. The train operates on weekends in September and October, running from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, New Mexico. In the spring, it runs from Durango, Colorado to Silverton, Colorado. The train makes several photo stops along the route, and even does "fly-bys" where passengers get off the train, and it backs up and comes flying by.

• Last October, Scott Aijo and Bryan Green took the Galloping Goose train ride.
• The Galloping Goose operates on weekends in September and October from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, New Mexico.
• In the spring, the Galloping Goose runs from Durango, Colorado to Silverton, Colorado.

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