CNJ 3676 posted:KOOLJOCK1 is correct. Following the Penn Central merger, New York Penn Station to New Haven became part of the regular operating territory of the GG1.
GG1s were also operated on North Jersey Coast Line trains between New York City and South Amboy, leaving and entering the NY-Washington main line at UNION interlocking in Rahway. At the time, catenary ended at South Amboy so a locomotive change took place and operation south (railroad direction west) between there and Bay Head Junction was behind steam/diesel. The GG1s laid over at the South Amboy engine terminal between runs although, depending upon where the crew was based, some would deadhead right back to New York.
GG1's also saw service on the Amboy Secondary between MIDWAY interlocking at Monmouth Junction and South Amboy. Other than local freights, most locomotive hauled traffic over this line was coal headed to South Amboy and train frequency was sporadic so it didn't get a lot of attention. Other PRR electric types were used on the coal trains as well. In later years, heavy local freights departing west from Old Bridge would sometimes be helped to Jamesburg by a GG1 called from South Amboy. The Amboy Secondary was also used for detours resulting from major problems between MIDWAY and UNION. During the Amtrak era, a number of GG1 powered passenger trains were diverted due to accidents.
One further exception related to the operating territory of the GG1 should be noted. On October 29, 1983, NJ Transit hosted a big farewell party for its GG1s. The main celebration was held at Matawan station, and GG1 powered specials departed from there throughout the day. This was now possible as electrification had previously been extended from South Amboy. That was it for GG1 operation as NJ Transit's were the last remaining examples still in service and they were officially retired and stricken from the roster following the day's festivities.
Bob
Bob,
I was a conductor out of Penn from 1974 to 1987. Worked passenger to DC and down the Jersey Coast in addition to drilling cars in Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard.
Ponz
