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 striking art deco shell, its ability to pull trains at up to 100 mph, and its long operating career of almost 50 years.

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 electric passenger locomotive, the P-5a, but as the P-5a locomotives arrived, it became necessary to double head them on many trains in order to protect ...

2024年11月1日 · The GG1 electric is one of the most iconic locomotives (steam, diesel, or electric) of all time. Sporting a beautiful streamlined design it not only looked good but it also performed exemplary, reaching speeds above 100 mph. The fleet largely remained in service for nearly 50 years and went through several owners. History

2023年2月2日 · (first posted 2/2/2017) The Pennsylvania Railroad was a great railroad, with a high opinion of itself; nowhere was that more evident than in what was (and is) perhaps the most distinctive electric locomotive ever – the GG1. For over forty years, these 240 ton giants powered the Pennsylvania’s expresses between New York, Philadelphia ...

The R1 and GG1 inherited their general styling from the smaller modified P5a. The GG1 recieved the special attention of industrial designer Raymond Loewy, who, with minor changes in the sheet metal and major changes with the livery, made the GG1 the visual classic it is.

A masterpiece of 1930s streamlining, the GG1 locomotive’s history as it has developed over the passing decades has focused primarily on its impressive power, longevity of service, and its important role in the electrification of the Northeast Corridor.

These fabulous straight electric locomotives G.G. 1 of the Pennsylvania R.R. built between 1934 and 1943, they are amongst the most powerful means of transport built in the world. The bodywork was designed by the well known designer Raymond Loewy, the construction of the electrical part was given to General Electric and Westinghouse.

As if planned from the very beginning, when the catenary reached Washington, DC, in 1935, the PRR had a remarkable main line passenger locomotive, the GG1. The prototype, number 4800, was on hand to participate in the inaugural run from Union Station in Washington to Penn Station in New York City.

2012年3月6日 · The GG1 utilized 12 six-pole motors (GEA-627-A1), 400 volts at 25 Hz. Each motor was rated at 385 hp, with the 12 motors mounted in pairs over each of the six driving axles. Each motor was geared to what is called a "quill," a shroud around the axle itself, and the quill was connected to the drivers themselves by means of spring and cup ...

Making use of a streamlined Raymond Lowey body design, this GG-1 class, 2-C+C-2 electric locomotive has 7,500 HP and a top speed of 100 mph. It was used in both passenger and freight service in the Northeast Corridor until 1986, renumbered as Amtrak #4916.