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 · Both locomotives featured a center-cab, bi-directional, setup. However, the GG1 quickly proved it was the superior motor and was ultimately selected by the PRR to replace the …

The GG1 was a 25 cycle (HZ) machine for which the PRR maintained their own substation to provide the 25 cycle current. Locomotives today are capable of operating on 25 HZ or 60 HZ …

The R-1 had a center crew cab, eight motors, was rated at 5,000 HP and it was geared for 100 mph. The two designs were sent to the test track in August of 1934 and the GG1 outperformed …

It designed a 2-C-2 (4-6-4) box cab electric locomotive which used six 625 HP traction motors to give it a total of 3750 HP. This locomotive was designated Class P-5 and two prototypes (road …

2023年2月2日 · This is the source of the designation GG1 – G was PRR code for a 4-6-0 steam locomotive. The body was similar in style to the modified P5a, with a steeple cab and twin …

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 …

2021年11月11日 · By popular request, here are some interior photos of Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 #4927 at IRM. 1. Forward view of the engineer's cab. Note the number 4939 stenciled on …

2019年3月2日 · The center cab was intended to increase safety of the crew, after horrific past experiences with level crossings. The articulated frame enabled the long units to negotiate …

2021年1月7日 · The PRR P5 class 2-C-2 electrics, first built in 1932, were the GG1’s immediate predecessors, while the New Haven’s big EP3 box cab electrics, which PRR tested, gave to …