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If a name like the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores isn’t enough to draw interest, then perhaps the sheer volume and worth of the artifacts and exhibits inside this small museum will do the trick. At the Galloping Goose, which is located inside a replica of the original Dolores train depot, visitors will find a number of great exhibits pertaining to the history and operations of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. The museum’s name is a direct reference to the Galloping Goose #5, a historic and completely renovated motor car that now takes visitors on rides along the narrow gauge railroad.

420 Central Ave, Dolores, CO 81323, Phone: 970-882-7082

Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores
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