Description
Prototype Information:
The GG1, one of the PRR’s most famous and recognizable locomotives, is also one of the most curiously designed. Technically two locomotives under one shell (a “G” class locomotive is a 4-6-0 by PRR specification, therefore the GG1 was two “G” locomotives in a 4-6-0:0-6-4 arrangement). This added up to a 4.6k horsepower locomotive that was staggeringly powerful, even by today’s standards. Designed in the 20’s, built in 30’s, and not retired until the 80’s, the GG1 had an incredible lifespan and survives today as a testament to its time in both its unique Loewy-design and overwhelming performance.
Amtrak and Penn Central: Thanks to the long life and usefulness of the GG1, many outlived the PRR, finding themselves in Penn Central – and later in their life, Amtrak – paint. These locomotives were used in everything from freight service to pulling Amtrak Passenger trains. This model is based on the preserved Amtrak #926 located at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse New York. Ollie Kenyon, a member of the Central New York Chapter, National Railway Historical Society purchased this locomotive from Amtrak and donated it to the Chapter. A fundraising campaign has been started to cosmetically restore this locomotive and plans are to keep its iconic Amtrak Phase I appearance, making it the only one in existence. More information about the Chapter's GG1 is found here: https://cnynrhs.org/web/equipment/locomotives/
Model Features:
- Blackened metal Pantographs
- DCC Operation
- Able to go through an 249mm (9) radius S-Curve
- Shock absorber construction gives even traction and performance, even on the roughest track
- Powerful mechanism able to pull a full 15 car consist up a 4% grade
- Illuminated + Directional Class lights, headlight, and number boards
- DC Friendly mechanism