Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 Excursions APRIL 2 – MAY 8

 

Goose Excursions to Cascade Canyon

April 2   (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
April 23 (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
May 7    (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
May 8    (Durango to Cascade Canyon)

May Goose Excursions to Event Park

May 6 (Durango to Event Park)

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is hosting former Rio Grande Southern railcar, the Galloping Goose No.5, for excursion operations on select dates in April and May 2022. 

Please note that these are train excursions only, not photo special excursions.  The train does not make stops on the way to Cascade Canyon. Although restroom facilities are not available on board Goose #5, they are available at select points along the route.

CASCADE CANYON EXCURSIONS

Overview:
The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 will offer roundtrip train excursions from the Durango Depot (MP 451.52) to Cascade Canyon (MP 477.55).  There will be a 15 minute layover at Cascade Canyon.

Important Notes:  Lunch is not included.  Goose passengers will be able to pre-purchase a boxed lunch or have access to purchase lunch from the concession car while at Cascade Canyon.  Alternatively, passengers may bring their own lunch.

Restrooms are not available on the Goose but will be available at Hermosa, Rockwood, and on the regularly scheduled Cascade Canyon Train (thru 5/6/22) on layover at Cascade Canyon. On May 7th and 8th, restrooms will only be available at the Durango Depot, Hermosa and Rockwood.

Saturday, April 2, 2022-Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:45am
Durango Arrival Time: 2:45pm

Saturday, April 23, 2022- Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:45am
Durango Arrival Time:  2:45pm

Saturday, May 7, 2022-Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:45am
Durango Arrival Time: 2:45pm

Saturday, May 8, 2022- Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:30am
Durango Arrival Time:  2:30pm

Cascade Canyon Goose Fare:  $149*
* plus 8% historic preservation fee

To book, please call 970-247-2733 or 800-408-3518.

EVENT PARK EXCURSIONS

Overview:
Join us on Narrow Gauge Day (May 6) when the Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 will offer one hour train excursions from the Durango Depot (MP 451.52) to Event Park (MP 456.65). Three departure times are available.

May 6- Roundtrip Durango Depot to Event Park Excursions
Departure Times:  10:00am/11:30am/1:00pm
Fares:  $30*
* plus 8% historic preservation fee

To book, please call 970-247-2733 or 800-408-3518.

Post courtesy of DurangoTrain.com

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