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

Explore the Pennsylvania Railroad GG1: its design, specs, service history, surviving examples, paint schemes & why restoration to operation is unlikely.

Nov 1, 2024 · 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.

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

This site is for the virtual preservation of the standard electric locomotive of the world, the Pennsylvania Railroad's GG1

After the introduction of the GG1 in 1934 and with 58 of them in service by 1935 the PRR had two Classes of main line electric locomotives, the GG1 and the P5a. The GG1s were used for …

Dec 31, 2007 · The Pennsylvania Railroad 's GG1 class of electric locomotives were built between 1934 to 1943 at the PRR shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with a total of 139 units …

Making use of a streamlined Raymond Lowey body design, this 1942 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 …

The Pennsylvania Railroad’s ingenious design is today a legend of railroading history.The development of the GG1 was an outgrowth of the Pennsys plan to electrify their right of way …

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 …