Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose #5 Excursions

Goose Excursions to Cascade Canyon

March 18   (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
March 19   (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
April 8       (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
April 22     (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
April 29     (Durango to Cascade Canyon)
August 26 (Durango to Cascade Canyon)

Goose Excursions to Event Park

May 5 (Durango to Event Park) Two departure times at 11:15am and 12:30pm

Goose Round Trip Excursions to Silverton

May 6  The Goose will make a round trip excursion to Silverton
The Goose departs the Durango Depot at 910am and arrives at Silverton at 12:45pm.  It then departs from Silverton at 2:55pm and arrives back in Durango at 6:30pm

The bus option back to Durango is available as well.
Train Fare*:  $199.
Bus Fare: $30

* plus Historic Preservation Fee of 8%.

One Way Goose #5 Excursion to Silverton with bus return to Durango

September 4- Passengers will board the Goose for a 9:10am Durango Departure. The Train will stop at the Cascade Canyon wye for a restroom break and a photo opportunity with the passing of the #465 then follow that train into Silverton.  Passengers will depart Silverton by bus at 2:45pm.
Train Fare*:  $199.
Bus Fare: $30.

One Way Excursion Silverton to Durango with Bus Service to Silverton

September 5-  Passengers will board the Durango 10:15am bus to Silverton arriving at 11:45am. Guests will depart on the Goose in Silverton at 1:15pm arriving at Durango at 5:00pm.
Train Fare*:  $199.
Bus Fare:  $30.

* plus 8% historic preservation fee

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is hosting former Rio Grande Southern railcar, the Galloping Goose No.5, for Cascade Canyon excursion operations on select dates in March, April and August 2023. 

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 45 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 on layover at Cascade Canyon.

March 18 and March 19-Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:25am
Durango Arrival Time: 2:45pm

April 8, April 22, April 29- Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:25am
Durango Arrival Time:  2:45pm

August 26 -Roundtrip Durango Depot to Cascade Canyon Wye
Durango Departure Time:  9:25am
Durango Arrival Time: 2:45pm

Cascade Canyon Goose Fare:  $155*
* 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 5) 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). Two departure times are available at 11:15am and 12:30pm.

May 5- Roundtrip Durango Depot to Event Park Excursions
Departure Times:  11:15am/12:30pm
Fares:  $30*
* plus 8% historic preservation fee

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