The Pennsylvania Railroad Class GG1 is a class of streamlined electric locomotives built for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), in the northeastern United States. The class was known for its …

Jul 1, 2021 · At the start of the year, Gary Dolzall took a look back at the majestic GG1 electric locomotive which rivals even the most popular diesels when it comes to recognizable icons on …

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. The railroad thought it had designed the perfect …

The iconic GG-1 is the most well known electric locomotive in the world. The model was quick and reliable that it remained in service from 1935 through 1983.

Pennsylvania Railroad 4800, nicknamed "Old Rivets", is a GG1 class electric locomotive located at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, outside of Strasburg, Pennsylvania in the United …

This site is for the virtual preservation of the standard electric locomotive of the world, the Pennsylvania Railroad's GG1. What's so special about the GG1? Longevity. The first GG1 …

The GG-1, America’s most famous electric locomotive, was first built in 1932. Its streamlined body has been featured on U.S. postage stamps, as a Lionel toy train, and in dozens of paintings …

The Pennsylvania Railroad Class GG1 were a class of electric locomotives built for the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) for use in the northeastern United States. Between 1934 and …

Feb 2, 2023 · The GG1’s body is built like a through-truss steel bridge, giving it great crash protection. In 1953, this was tested when the brakes on a GG1 hauled train from Boston failed …

the incredible gg1 " Based primarily on the design of the earlier, less successful P-5a, the magnificent GG1, with it's 2-C+C-2 wheel arrangement and articulated frame, proved so …