Bachmann, N Scale, 65252, GG-1 Electric, Pennsylvania Railroad, #4876, DCC READY
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Bachmann N 65252 GG1 Electric, Pennsylvania Railroad (Tuscan Red, 5-Stripe) #4876
The electric GG-1 was introduced in the 1930s by the Pennsylvania Railroad, which needed a locomotive that could carry more rolling stock at greater speeds. Its dynamic streamlined design captured the publics imagination and made it the star of countless movies and advertisements.
All new tooling
Die-cast frame
12-wheel drive
Twin operating metal pantographs that can be powered by overhead wire if desired
Soft white LED directional headlights with dimming function
Ready for DCC decoder installation of your choice
E-Z Mate Mark II couplers.
Performs best on 11.25" radius curves or greater.
GG-1 Prototype information
History and Design
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Built by: General Electric and the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works.
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Years of Production: 1934-1943.
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Total Produced: 139 units.
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First Run: January 28, 1935.
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Retirement: October 29, 1983.
Key Features
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Design: Streamlined art deco shell designed by Raymond Loewy.
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Power: Capable of producing 4,620 horsepower continuously, with a short-term peak of 8,500 horsepower.
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Speed: Could reach up to 100 mph for passenger trains and 90 mph for freight trains.
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Wheel Arrangement: 2-C+C-2 (4-6-6-4) in Whyte notation.
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Electric System: 11,000 volts, 25 Hz AC from overhead catenary.
Service and Legacy
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Operators: Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, Conrail, Amtrak, and New Jersey Transit.
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Routes: Primarily operated on the Northeast Corridor, pulling famous trains like the Broadway Limited and the Congressional.
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Preservation: Sixteen GG-1s have been preserved in museums, while the rest have been scrapped.
The GG-1 is celebrated for its striking design, reliability, and long service life. It remains an iconic symbol of American railroading history.
