25 Years of RGM&HS — and We Want YOUR Story!
Can you believe it? The Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society is turning 25 this year, and we want to celebrate the right way — by hearing from the people who made it what it is: you. As we work to put together a commemorative issue which will be printed
Galloping Goose 2026 – Upcoming Events
The Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society is pleased to share several newly‑announced 2026 excursion opportunities featuring Galloping Goose No. 5. These trips offer rare chances to ride historic Rio Grande equipment across two legendary western railroads. Durango & Silverton – September 2026 Excursions Enjoy a 90‑mile round‑trip autumn ride
Volume 24 Number 4 Has Been Mailed
Arriving soon in a mailbox near you! The Prospector Volume 24, Number 4 started being mailed out this week from our printer. Both Foreign and Domestic members should start seeing your issue delivered in the next week or so to your mailbox. If you are not an RGM&HS member, (we
Updates to the Resource Section: D&RGW Fairbanks-Morse and RS-3 Locomotives
*We are thrilled to announce updates to our resource section. Previously, both the Fairbanks-Morse and RS-3 rosters were part of the Switcher roster section. However, with the recent Fairbanks-Morse Prospector article featured in Volume 24, Number 2, we've begun breaking out each switcher model into its own dedicated resource page.
A Message from the President: Overcoming Challenges Together
Dear Members, As we navigate through 2024, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of the challenges we've faced with our publications this year. As many of you know, we welcomed Tom Hogan as our new editor at the beginning of the year. Tom has brought
Rio Grande Southern C-19 #41 Test Run
In 1881, the Baldwin locomotive company built 12 C-19 class 2-8-0 engines for the Denver & Rio Grande RR. In 1916, the D&RG sold number 409 to the Rio Grande Southern RR. The RGS renumbered it to 41. In November 1951, the 41 was sold to Knotts Berry Farm in
View from the Vista Dome – David Lotz
I have enjoyed being the Prospector Editor starting with Prospector, Volume 16, Issue 2, for almost seven years! (Not bad for a Burlington guy.) As this is the last issue that I’m involved with, I wanted to say thank you to those who have mentored me in all things Rio
D&RGW K-28 locomotives celebrated their 100th birthday
The surviving Rio Grande’s 2-8-2 Mikado K-28 locomotives celebrated their 100th birthday in early October, often referred to as the “Sport Model” often compared to the classic '67 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and the smooth Rolls Royce, these locomotives have spent a century hauling tonnage across some of the most challenging
2023 St. Louis RPM (STLRPM)
Our friends with the St. Louis RPM (STLRPM) asked our society to share information regarding the upcoming 16th annual meet in Collinsville, Illinois. With only couple weeks to go, the STLRPM hosts wanted encourage you to plan your trip, get your hotel rooms and bring your models to this years
RGM&HS Prospector Editor Announces Retirement
With Prospector, Volume 21, Number 4, I have wrapped up my sixth year as your Prospector editor. On September 2nd, my wife retired from 44 years of nursing. With this event, I am obligated to fulfill a promise I made to her that I would find a buyer for my
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