Shown here is PRR engine #4900, a GG-1 built in Juniata during May of 1940. It is pulling into the North Philadelphia Station on Track 3 with a passenger train bound for Harrisburg, Altoona, …

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; …

fitted with 6-inch blocks of carbon --- across the top of the pantograph. replaceable carbon 'collector blocks'. At service terminals, the collector blocks are checked for wear, and any worn …

In the spring of 1976, as part of the sale of the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak got another 11 GG-1s. These were never. renumbered into the 900 series. AEM-7s arrived in 1979. pulling Amfleet …

Amtrak GG1 900/4900 has the better part of its side ripped out after a collision in New York. Seen at Wilmington shops. Best guess date 1980 : Photo Date: 7/1/1980 Upload Date: 7/1/2010 …

Nov 1, 2024 · However, the GG1 quickly proved it was the superior motor and was ultimately selected by the PRR to replace the P5. The GG1 included a continuous rating of 4,680 …

PC 4900 : Description: A colorful early Amtrak mix of equipment on train #31, the Westbound Capitol Limited. Photo Date: 2/3/1973 Upload Date: 5/29/2010 7:52:20 AM : Location: …

GG1 Roster Robert Schoenberg "Based primarily on the design of the earlier, less successful P5a, the magnificent GG1, with it's 2-C+C-2 wheel arrangement and articulated frame, proved …

This is a roster of all GG1s produced, thier history and disposition. This page was updated 1/22/03. last to loose 5 stripe scheme. Attended 1949 Chicago Railraod Fair, wore Savinags …

Penn Central GG1 4900 with Train 111, The President, at Seabrook, MD on March 23, 1969.