BLUE GOOSE REVS UP; RAILROAD MUSEUM OPENS MONTAGUE, CA -- The “Blue Goose” steam engine will begin it’s scenic run between the Yreka train depot and the Montague depot on Saturday May 26. The train will arrive in Montague at noon. The Montague Depot Museum will be open from 12:00 – 15:00 hours, Wednesday through Sunday, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The museum houses many displays depicting the steam locomotive era of Siskiyou County. There is no set fee for visiting the museum. Donations are accepted. - The Yreka Siskiyou Daily News
I've been vollunteering up there and learning how to fire the 19. I wasn't up there when they ran freight with her, but our engineer said that she performed flawlessly. It had rained too so they slipping their drivers as they pulled 11 empty cars up hill to the mill. I think he said they ran out of sand, but she performed exactly how she was supposed to. I had my first chance to fire for part of the run last Sunday and it was a blast. I can't wait until I get up there next sunday, and hopefully get a chance to fire for more of the trip. I'll try and get picture next time I go.
