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 …

2024年11月1日 · 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.

2020年7月12日 · Some GG1s were geared for freight and others for passenger service. There are Pennsy videos that documents GG-1s with freights. Often there were two or three GG1's on …

This streamlined locomotive, designed for bidirectional operation was mainly used for passenger trains, but a few were regeared for freight service. Lasting from 1934 to well into the 1980s it …

An overview of the famous Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 in freight, passenger and helper service for the various owners throughout its history. 4935 and 4877 a...

2012年3月6日 · These notes on the GG1 started as a simple example of how AC motors work: known quantities (AC frequency, size of drivers, gearing) equal known quantities speed of …

2024年2月4日 · Whether leading a passenger express, hauling freight, helping lesser engines move trains, or sitting in a museum, the GG1s haughty, almost snobbish face and powerful, …

2023年2月2日 · From 1935 onwards, the GG1 fleet was the Pennsy’s pride and joy, featuring heavily in the company’s advertising. Initially dedicated to passenger duty, in the 1950s, over …

Northbound GG1's hauling freight at Landover Tower from the late 1970's. Freight line tied in with the passenger line at Landover. Photo by E.S. Houchens from my collection.

The Pennsylvania Railroad's GG-1's were geared for 110 mph in passenger service and somewhat lower for freight. They were used in freight service when traffic conditions permitted; …