RIDING THE GOOSE ON THE NEW LINE May 14-30, 2009

CLOSEUP - You can see the door modifications a bit clearer. The gauge on this tight curve had to be widened to 7 3/4 inches to avoid derailments.

SHED DOORS DONE - The left door was modified to allow it to shut with the new ramp in place.  The ramp pieces have been painted to match the shed.

ALONG FOR THE RIDE - Gennie hops on for a ride on the Goose with Uncle Pete.  There's not much room for two, but we managed just fine.

OOPS - The next day I went to take it for another run, but it hit a rock on the track and derailed.  It looks a lot worse than it was. There was no permanent damage.

THIS IS FUN - and it helps that it's on a stretch of good, stable track.

WOBBLY TRACK - The inner rail dips at this spot, making the ride "challenging."

CHARLOTTE GIVES IT A WHIRL - After she tried to talk her brother into riding the Goose, he talked HER into trying it first!

OFF SHE GOES - She found out it's not too hard to ride after all.  The chal-lenge is to keep your balance when the Goose hits a wobbly section of track.

MARK'S TURN - Next it was time for Mark to "take the wheel."

SMOOTH GOING - It's a unique vehicle to ride, but Mark picked it up quickly.

Skipping to May 30...Here's Mike, Brianne's boyfriend.

...and here's Margie, Charlotte's sister.

Mike's dad Fred.

Mike's mom Suzanne.