As far as electric locomotives are concerned, the GG-1 is in a class all by itself. Raymond Loewy outdid himself when designing this locomotive. It stood the test of time. It started with PRR, went to the PC, Conrail, and I am not sure if Amtrak got one or two. The above photo of #'s 4879 & 4877 both with the solid stripe & the 5 stripe give a wonderful representation of differing choices available to the Pennsylvania Railroad. I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!!
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Excellent job!
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This GG1 is magnificent! Super the photo!
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For the record, it was a well-regarded designer working for Westinghouse that created the basic GG-1 shape. His name is Donald Dohner. In early 1934 when he created the models for the first GG-1, the 4800, he was more well known than Raymond Loewy. Loewy was not given the commission to polish the GG-1 shape until November 1934, three months after 4800, "Old Rivets" was delivered for testing. Dohner's modesty and early death and Loewy's well known penchant for self promotion has caused Loewy to be known and Dohner to be forgotten till now.
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Wow! A magnificent restoration job. Not only were these babies aesthetically appealing, they were amazingly flexible - being ubiquitous both on passenger trains and in freight service. Seeing two or these of the Gs in full stride with a Potomac Yard-Jersey hotshot, or in a cloud of sand leading an ore train, they were always impressive.
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Dennis, Thank you for clearing that up for me. I do appreciate being corrected. I seem to learn better that way. The GG-1's are MAGNIFICENT.
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