JLC Scale GG-1 & More Christmas cars

Just for the Lionel GG1 Enthusiast, this 5.0 Version is Almost as good as The Legacy equipped models.  For the money, operational fun, the Pantographs raising and lowering with the direction of the locomotive, the great sound system, horn blast, bell ringing and then, the burst of smoke, It's Simply a Fantastic Locomotive...I have this same engine, It's a Crowd Pleaser....Someone will enjoy this engine. Happy Railroading.....

If I didn't have that GG-1 which, IMO, is probably the most beautiful version, I would be all over it.

Scrappy

Larry & Scrappy,

   Purchased one myself this past year, fantastic JLC Scale GG1 no doubt about it, and I love the Brunswick Green!

Somebody will love this big Green Machine!

PCRR/Dave

Anybody notice the road numer of that G?

The Road Number 4876 is  the famous number as this one pulled a very special train...I think this is the engine that plowed through Grand Central Station and went to the basement.....When it was totally re-built, it was painted in the Tuscan Brown color...Yes, a very famous road number.....The asking price is very reasonable.....Happy Railroading

GG-1's are beautiful from every angle. I stop a couple times a year and marvel at the one in Strasburg.  I tell people I saw one pass by a couple years ago at the R5 SEPTA station in Radnor, and they look at me like I'm either a liar or an idiot.  But I really did with pics to prove.  The engine was being leased from the PRR Museum for an Anniversary at the Washington Union Station. (The exact event escapes me.)  The engine was being returned to the PRR Museum when I gathered with a few guys on the platform to see her pass through.  The GG-1 was behind 2 NS Dash-9's with a mix of freight in tow.  Very neat to see her in motion once again despite the fact that she was obviously not powered.

Anyway, Al I sent you a question.

Thanks

Come on guys, this is One of the Most beautiful Scale Models ever produced by any of our Prime Manufacturers....If you run 072 or greater curves, this is a must for Your Layout. WOW, I am amazed that this beauty has not been spoken for......

leapinlarry posted:

Come on guys, this is One of the Most beautiful Scale Models ever produced by any of our Prime Manufacturers....If you run 072 or greater curves, this is a must for Your Layout. WOW, I am amazed that this beauty has not been spoken for......

You're absolutely correct, Leapinlarry, that this is a premiere piece of engineering and a world class leader in detailing and beauty when it comes to o gauge scale engines and is certainly being offered at a more than reasonable price but perhaps it's slow sell is more a function of it needing 072 curves than anything else. How prevalent are o gauge layouts with the 072 or larger curves necessary to run this engine? I wish I had the space to have 072 and larger curves but as an empty nester and retiree looking to downsize I know I don't and likely won't in the future.  Curious to know what percentage of all o gaugers with layouts utilize 072 or larger track in their primary track plans.  Am I in the minority of o gauge runners or are those folks with 072 or larger curves the minority?

Al,

I sent you an email.  I would like to put the 4876 to work on my mainline.

Thanks,

Adam

ogaugeguy posted:

leapinlarry posted:

Come on guys, this is One of the Most beautiful Scale Models ever produced by any of our Prime Manufacturers....If you run 072 or greater curves, this is a must for Your Layout. WOW, I am amazed that this beauty has not been spoken for......

You're absolutely correct, Leapinlarry, that this is a premiere piece of engineering and a world class leader in detailing and beauty when it comes to o gauge scale engines and is certainly being offered at a more than reasonable price but perhaps it's slow sell is more a function of it needing 072 curves than anything else. How prevalent are o gauge layouts with the 072 or larger curves necessary to run this engine? I wish I had the space to have 072 and larger curves but as an empty nester and retiree looking to downsize I know I don't and likely won't in the future.  Curious to know what percentage of all o gaugers with layouts utilize 072 or larger track in their primary track plans.  Am I in the minority of o gauge runners or are those folks with 072 or larger curves the minority?

My new layout has O72 and O80 curves, and the main section is 8' x 24'. I had hoped for the same dimesions on the other side of the bridge (it will be a u-shaped layout), but I've had to rethink this, due to the placement of the furnace and water heater. I'll probably wind up doing the other side in a boot shape, with a removable end piece.

Since the CNJ wasn't big on 80' cars, this should suffice.

Gentlemen,

   OGG makes a good point, I am having to add an 072 outer loop to our Christmas layout  this coming year to accommodate the JLC GG1, make sure you have the space to run this big girl, when you make the purchase.  

PCRR/Dave

I agree, this is a really nice engine.  

ARMFD, This is one beautiful performing engine, word of caution, be sure your track has almost 7 in clearance for the Pantographs....You will be well pleased. If you have any other questions about this engine, my email is in my profile.

Thanks Larry.  Very happy to have bought this engine from Al.  I emailed you some questions.

Actually the engine ARMFD bought was a duplicate that was new in the box and never unwrapped.  The engine shown is till available.

Al

At least 7" of clearance or you will DEPANTIFY a JLC GG-1. Measure from the railhead !!!

Slow on O-72 switches as these are very finicky.

Please advise if the gg1 is still for sale. Thank you

• Ileapinlarry posted:

The Road Number 4876 is  the famous number as this one pulled a very special train...I think this is the engine that plowed through Grand Central Station and went to the basement.....When it was totally re-built, it was painted in the Tuscan Brown color...Yes, a very famous road number.....The asking price is very reasonable.....Happy Railroading

Hi Larry,

4876 was pulling the Federal Express shortly before Eisenhower's inauguration when the brakes failed and it went through the walls of Washington Union Station and sunk through the concourse into the baggage department.  No one was killed but 4876 was cut in three, hauled out, reassembled and placed back in service.  The Brunswick Green is how the engine appeared after the wreck.  Before the accident, it was painted the maroon color - MTH made a premier version in that livery.

Jerry

The GG-1 is still available

Al

Hi al,

Would you send me your telephone number to jba435@gmail.com and I will give you a call. You can call me at 734-453-1809 if you wish.

Thanks, Jerry