Jun 30, 2005 has a gg1 ever been restored to running order. Pensys famous gg1 electric locomotive, number 4868, heads passenger train on the electrified division, circa 1959. Gg1 roster an online extra from the summer 2009 issue of c t. The gg1, one of the prrs most famous and recognizable locomotives, is also one of the most curiously designed. Line up the break lines to create the larger piece.
This locomotive has been greased and tested before leaving the factory. Four years later, the jersey central railway historical society and nj transit restored gg1 no. Illustrated catalogue of narrowgauge locomotives author. They were not used in the shop but were retained for engineering reference. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Featuring a dual cab design, the locomotive could easily operate in either direction. Sporting a beautiful streamlined design it not only looked good but it also performed exemplary reaching speeds of over 100 mph and remained in service for nearly 50 years after it first entered service during the mid1930s. The worlds greatest electric locomotive morning sun books. The prr gg1 was a class of electric locomotives built for the pennsylvania railroad prr, in the northeastern united states. Unfollow gg1 locomotive to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
A gg1 frame looks more like a bridge than a locomotive. Gg1 electric locomotive the portal to texas history. This page includes instructions for obtaining copies of prr pennsylvania railroad company mechanical engineering drawings for a particular locomotive or piece of rolling stock. In homage to the pennsylvania, whos engineers and management alike appreciated the refinement of a locomotive to its zenith, lionel is proud to raise the pantographs, and the bar against which all other models will be judged, yet again. By 1934, the prr, in partnership with general electric, westinghouse and baldwin locomotive works, had designed and constructed the first of a total 9 gg1s. Statistical gazetteer of the state of virginia, embracing important topographical and historical information from recent and original sources, together with the results of the last census population, 14590380179.
Gg1 roster an online extra from the summer 2009 issue of classic trains magazine roster of gg1 electric locomotives operated by the pennsylvania railroad, penn central, amtrak, conrail, and new jersey department of transportation, 19341983 road moyr builders subsequent owners moyr footboards fb, modified air intakes ai. This book follows this magnificent machine in its daytoday duties from the late 1940s until the last few days of the prr. See more ideas about locomotive, steam locomotive and drawings. James train parts has announced plans to produce this model in ho, based. Jun 20, 20 by 1934, the prr, in partnership with general electric, westinghouse and baldwin locomotive works, had designed and constructed the first of a total 9 gg1s. It was known throughout the world because of its sleek body by french designer raymond loewy and is considered pennsylvania railroads signature locomotive.
View and download lionel gg1 locomotive owners manual online. Oct 31, 2010 the prr gg1 is a class of electric locomotives that was built for the pennsylvania railroad for use in the northeastern united states the gg1 was designed by the pennsylvania railroad based on the need for a locomotive that could pull more than 12 to 14 passenger cars. Traction motor ammeters three circuits, four motors per circuit 6. This locomotive has been manufactured to provide years of use and enjoyment. In the deco style, many consider it his crowning achievement. Assembly instructions the gg1type electric locomotive was developed and owned by pennsylvania railroad, an american company. Featuring a dual cab design, the locomotive could easily operate in either direction, thereby avoiding turnaround time at the end of a run. Shes modeling it circa 1949 and plans to add a coil load. Pennsylvania railroad electric locomotive gg1 4800 pdf. Steam locomotive drawings and railway plans open data certificate awarded this dataset was compiled from record series relating to steam locomotive drawings, series 17695, and to railway plans and sections, series 17676 and series 17692, as kept by the railway department, now queensland rail, during the period 1864 to 1999. This type of locomotive has a capability of pulling a consist of 17 to 22 streamlined cars at speeds up to 90 miles per hour.
Black and white photograph from the june 1, 1977 issue of amtrak news. See more inside a the three vertical lights of a wayside signal indicating clear are reproduced on the instrument panel of pennsylvania railroad electric. Steam locomotive drawings and railway plans open data. The famous gg1 electric locomotive was designed for the pennsylvania railroad in 1935 by raymond loewy, the father of industrial design. The great northern w1 was the largest electric locomotive to run in north america, their wheel arrangement being at first glance a 4884. Prr was in the market for a new electric but the r1 was offered in addition. Only two were built by the general electric corporations erie workshops in 1947, numbered 5018 and 5019. The pennsylvania railroad gg1 locomotive used a quill drive.
Our bigsound digital sample has a multichime horn that is perfect for the gg1. Paragon2 exploded view diagrams broadway limited imports. This pdf is formatted to print on your home printer. For larger parts of the plan, you will see break lines. With the growth of the electrification came the need for more electric locomotives. At the behest of loewy, all later ones were welded. The hum of the voltage combined with the traction motor makes it different than any other type of engine. The gg1 outlasted the railroad that built it and its successor road.
Available diesel locomotive drawings the home machinist. Lionel gg1 electrics since 1947, the gg1 electric locomotive has been a staple item in lionels product line. Lionel model of this locomotive is designed for 0 track but its appearance will be improved even more by the use of the wide 072 curves. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Longer range plans are to paint it in its original prr livery. The gg1 entered service with the prr in 1935, and later operated on successor railroads penn central. Dohners gg1 designs influenced the modified p5as, which debuted before the. Pennsylvania railroad gg1 electric locomotive is one of the most iconic steam, diesel, or electric of all time. I am starting this thread to see how many diesel locomotive drawing are hidden away. A gg1 locomotive is 79 feet 6 inches long and weighs 475,000 pounds. When work was slow, draftsmen handcolored the drawings. In 1931, the prr ordered two prototypes for what became the. The pennsylvania railroad expected a lot from the gg1 electric locomotive it created in the mid1930s and it certainly was not disappointed.
Posted by aegrotatio on tuesday, december 6, 2011 6. They were used in electrified highspeed passenger service, and later regeared for freight haulage. Restricting with cab signals cut out, restricting indication will display regardless of locomotive speed 5. The gg1 entered service with the prr in 1935 and later ran on successor railroads penn central, conrail and amtrak. Scale gg1 locomotive instructions thank you for purchasing a williams by bachmann locomotive. Between 1934 and 1943 general electric and the prrs altoona works built 9 gg1s. The gg1 was given a sculptured car body with contoured, tapered hoods to provide good visibility for the engine crew. If you are in possession of any ho train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section. Running your locomotive installing the pantographs on your gg1 lthough your locomotive is wired to operate on a threerail track, it is equipped with operating pantographs which can be wired into the power circuit by any model railroader whose layout works with a catenary, or overhead power line. Go transit plans to operate a fleet of new electric locomotives as a part of its. A gg1 electric locomotive from the pennsylvania railroads first order for 57 units is seen on the erecting floor at general electrics erie, pa. The standard search fee applies to one class gg1, for example or one.
After the locomotive arrived in frisco with no problems and no accidents or injuries, museum staff, volunteers, and the. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Baldwin built 25 chassis and carried in a single day to set a record for the continues to serve today. I have a set of 4 erection drawings for an alco rs3 that where issued to the cnw. Prr locomotive and car drawings pennsylvania historical pa. Technically two locomotives under one shell a g class locomotive is a 460 by prr specification, therefore the gg1 was two g locomotives in a 460.
Pennsylvania, pen central, conrail, amtrak, new jersey department of transportation, later new jersey transit builder. Between 1934 and 1943, general electric and the prrs altoona works built 9 gg1s. Gg1 electric locomotive electric locomotive sounds are unique. Mth gg1 electric engine operating instructions thank you for purchasing the mth electric trains premier gg1 electric locomotive. Baldwin locomotive works drawings smithsonian institution.
Prr gg1 electric locomotive the prr gg1 was a class of electric locomotives built for the pennsylvania railroad prr for use in the northeastern united states. Despite its scale size, the locomotive is capable of operating on o72 3rail. The gg1 was designed by the pennsylvania railroad to satisfy the need for a locomotive that could pull more than 12 to 14 passenger cars and do so at high speed. An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from overhead lines, a third rail or. The prr gg1 was a class of electric locomotives built for the pennsylvania railroad prr. The prr gg1 is a class of electric locomotives that was built for the pennsylvania railroad for use in the northeastern united states the gg1 was designed by the pennsylvania railroad based on the need for a locomotive that could pull more than 12 to 14 passenger cars. This may be in part due to the fact that the gg1 was not handed a spot in the prr inventory, it earned it. Amtrak gg1 4905 engineers controls cab signal indicators 1. It was inspired by the nearby new haven boxcab electric ep3a that served that road so well. It is one of sixteen remaining prr gg1 locomotives, and one of two along with prr 4800 at the railroad museum of pennsylvania.
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