I really want to find an HO model of the Blue Goose. My 4yo son seen one on a layout @ the latest train show, and that’s all he has talked about getting for Christmas. He’s convinced that “Santa” already has one for him, I don’t know if I can stand to see him not get one. I was wondering if anyone may have a low end model, maybe one that is in pretty bad shape, that I could buy, repaint and give. Of course I’m not expecting to find one that still runs or is in excellent shape. I am also looking for a streamlined steam loco that kind of resembled the shape of the Blue Goose. I could airbrush it and sticker it and it would be great, since he just knows it’s blue and streamlined. I am not a cheap dad, I just don’t have the money to buy a full functioning model, not even used. I was laid off from work this month and have to conserve what savings we have. I was just looking for a lower end one to buy or some information on what other plentiful streamliner I could buy for a fair price and give a paint job. thanks for taking the time to read & reply to this post
I found this I’m not sure if you want to pay that much seeing your situation the next best thing I think you can do is get a J class. I know it’s not the same loco but with a bit of repainting I’m sure you can do one up to look like a blue goose. I looked around and J’s with DCC by Bachmann (spectrum series) are 315 but I’m sure that you can find a DCC ready one. I hope this helped.
I had one of these engines at one time in my collection. Let me rummage around and see if I still have it. I’ll post in the thread one way or the other.
Brad
AHM, an importer of Rivarossi and other plastic models, had the Santa Fe Blue Goose in their catalog for a number of years. Here is an example from the Ho Seeker website:
http://hoseeker.net/ahminformation/ahmcatalog1979page05.jpg
If memory serves Rivarossi saved tooling costs by simply creating a new plastic body to fit over the running gear of their New York Central Hudson (and similarly had a streamlined NYC Hudson to fit over that same running gear). Unlike some AHM/Rivarossi engines, such as the Indiana Harbor Belt 0-8-0, the Nickle Plate Berkshire, the NYC Hudson, the USRA 4-6-2s and 2-8-2s, the Blue Goose was not that commonly seen when it was new Thus while those other engines are very frequently encountered at swap meets, often cheaply, you might have to do a bit a digging to find a Blue Goose and I suspect the price would not be low. I would demand to see it run before buying, by the way.
I have not seen one in many years but I recall it as a handsome looking model.
Dave Nelson
I regularly see those at swap meets and the like. I would think you could eventually get one in the $60 range, but I don’t know if one will show up before Christmas though. I also know I have one sitting about. Unlike Brad, I am not certain I could bring myself up to parting with it even if I could find it.
Other locomotives that look similar are the NYC Dreyfuss Hudsons, and Empire State Hudsons.
I looked through my boxes and couldn’t find it. Not sure if it’s still packed in something somewhere, or if I sold it. I’ll advise if I happen to run across it, but for now I should assume I no longer have it.
Brad
I want to thank you guys for replying so quick and helping me out, it means a lot to me. I never have messed with steam locos, so I don’t know anything about the makes and models. I went straight to the bay and found an old, used, non running N&W streamlined model, like the one in Burlington Northern #24’s post, at an affordable price. He doesn’t care if it runs on his layout, just as long he has one to put on his train shelf. I’m pretty good at customizing and redesigning so I can give it a makeover. I really appreciate everyone helping us out, I’ll post a picture of how it turns out after CHRISTmas, God Bless yuns.
Steam locomotives had a few manufacturers over the year, but just as important was their wheel arrangement. Here’s a link to the Wiki site which gives a pretty good explanation.
Brad
We’re here to help I haven’t been here as long as most of these guys but I want to help others as much as I can.
Hi,
I believe a couple of mfgs put a model out, one being AHM. I don’t think there are any currant models, and suggest your best bet is EBAY.
Good Luck!