2014-10-02 Goose with a Broken Wing by ArizonaLorne
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While technically not a goose, Motor 1 suffered a broken drive shaft west bound approaching Cumbres Pass on October 2nd. Fortunately, Motor 5 was able to assist with the attachment of a tow bar and safety chain.
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I would be delighted to hear comments from any of the crew on either vehicle.
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"Colorado Joe" Becker checking the county road crossing
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C&TS #488 passes the Motors 5 &1 at Cumbres Pass
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Karl unscrews the bolt from the tow bar..
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Motor #1, now detached from #5, waits for Karl to retrieve the trailer from Chama.
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Conductor Ed Beaudette, and pilot for Galloping Goose #5, is about to align the switch for the main.
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Turning the Goose on the wye
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C&TS #488 backing up the wye, as the Goose pulls ahead
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"Colorado Joe" Becker looks back at #488
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