Sorry Bryan, if the goose does get a test run it wont be till next week. The front truck is out. The truck will be pressure washed tomorrow, and inspected.
Fritz I imagine you are correct. Unlike the other geese that went on display or to private hands #3 is the only one that basically kept running. Subsequently it has been maintained, repaired, and upgraded through the years. This means some of the original "fabric" had to be replaced.
Thank you Larry for posting the info on Thompson Park. I was about to do the same.