I have been looking at the PW GG1 for awhile but finding a good one is always way out my budget. However, I noticed the Williams #41703 Semi-Scale Die-Cast GG1 PA Silver 1 Stripe for sale on Trainworld. The price seems fantastic. However, what are some of the thoughts on this model?
Replies sorted oldest to newest
I have the Penn Central Version and have absolutely no qualms about it. These are great simple engines.
I have a few Williams GG 1s and they are all great runners. The only thing I would have changed is the True Blast horn since all have exactly the same sound. They are great for any operator and I highly recommend for the price. Lenny J
I have a Tuscan 5 stripe and its a great runner. Made a GG1 affordable enough for me in my early train days.
Silver Lake posted:I have the Penn Central Version and have absolutely no qualms about it. These are great simple engines.
Yell, shout, !!!, WAIT A MINUTE ---- I'm not expert. In fact, I concur.
I have a Williams silver 1 stripe for sale! $100 + shipping. Runs great.
Attachments
Andrew Lawrence posted:I have a Williams silver 1 stripe for sale! $100 + shipping. Runs great.
I just finished ordering one off train world just a few minutes ago
That Williams locomotive is a great running locomotive. If it works for you, go for it and enjoy.
Wish I bought one of the Williams GG1s vs the PS3 GG1 I have! Great engines!
Andrew Lawrence posted:I have a Williams silver 1 stripe for sale! $100 + shipping. Runs great.
Andy, do you still have this for sale, or, did you sell it?
I have 4 of the scale ones, I just like the look of the bigger ones. Basically there the same except length. I love mine. Now with that said I do plan to upgrade them at some point to TMCC
You can get the Williams GG1 for a really good price at Train World compared to the Bachmann/Williams website's price. I just bought a WBB trolley a couple months ago from Train World and paid about 45% of what I would have paid at Bachmann's website, even with shipping included.
Lee Fritz
I picked up a K-Line semi-scale GG1 a few months ago. They may be another option if you are looking to increase your roster. The one detail I like on the K-Line model is the full sized cab doors on the sides.
Not that it matters on this thread, but I also have a scale Williams GG1 that I purchased from a fellow forum member. It's a smooth runner.
Dan Padova posted:I picked up a K-Line semi-scale GG1 a few months ago. They may be another option if you are looking to increase your roster. The one detail I like on the K-Line model is the full sized cab doors on the sides.
Not that it matters on this thread, but I also have a scale Williams GG1 that I purchased from a fellow forum member. It's a smooth runner.
Dan,
I had a K-Line semi scale GG-1 when they first came out with it, however the sides on the wheel sets fell apart on me, otherwise it run very well. I bought it as the special purchase item for close to $100.00 because I had the K-Line club membership back when K-Line was still 100% K-Line. The K-Line semi scale GG-1 had a wire harness for hook-up to Lionel TMCC but NO TMCC was provided by K-Line.
Personally I would get the Williams GG-1 as I think it has better quality in it. You might want to upgrade the sound system in the Williams GG-1.
Lee Fritz
I don't have a Williams GG1 but I have 2 steamers and 2 sets of A-B-A diesels they are all great runners.
Bogie
I bought one and added ERR railsounds. Still conventional. Runs great ahead of some MTH O27 streamlined passenger cars.
phillyreading posted:Dan Padova posted:I picked up a K-Line semi-scale GG1 a few months ago. They may be another option if you are looking to increase your roster. The one detail I like on the K-Line model is the full sized cab doors on the sides.
Not that it matters on this thread, but I also have a scale Williams GG1 that I purchased from a fellow forum member. It's a smooth runner.
Dan,
I had a K-Line semi scale GG-1 when they first came out with it, however the sides on the wheel sets fell apart on me, otherwise it run very well. I bought it as the special purchase item for close to $100.00 because I had the K-Line club membership back when K-Line was still 100% K-Line. The K-Line semi scale GG-1 had a wire harness for hook-up to Lionel TMCC but NO TMCC was provided by K-Line.
Personally I would get the Williams GG-1 as I think it has better quality in it. You might want to upgrade the sound system in the Williams GG-1.
Lee Fritz
Maybe that's why the price was so good, $80.00 ! I guess time will tell.