Third Coming of the Scale Lionel GG1 – Want One?

Not a chance.  I can't see that kind of money for the GG1.  Yes, it's a nice locomotive, but not that nice!  I have a couple of the JLC models as well as a couple of the Williams scale models I've upgraded to command.  I think that's more than sufficient, and the most I spent on any of them is $450 for one of the NIB JLC ones at York a number of years ago.

I purchased all six of the JLC GG1s. They were so unique for the time.

Only one of the Visionline models, 4899 Old Rivets.

If I buy any of the new ones it would be 2332 or 2340. Or maybe a special run one.

@Johnsgg1 posted:

I purchased all six of the JLC GG1s. They were so unique for the time.

Did you manage to get replacement sideframes for the silver one?  I've never seen one of those without zinc rot.

Reposts from many former threads, but do I REALLY need another GG1?  Probably, but mainly looking for 2 rail O ones going forward.  This doesn't include my Vision Line DGLE 4877, Sunset 4859, Weaver PC 4904, or Weaver Amtrak ones.  I have a few more N ones too.

My lone GG1 is the K line $99 special deal when first issued.  It got zinc rot on the wheel side pieces and Lionel side pieces would fit and installed.  No interest in any more GG1s as steam is king around here.

Charlie

I am thinking about buying one. It would likely be 2533110 (red five stripe) or 2533090 (green five stripe). I always liked the 5 stripe. I think the GG1 is iconic and historically important. That makes me want one.  It would be 110% out of place on my layout though. That hasn't bothered me before but we'll see. There's still time before I need to make a choice on what to get, if anything. I do think the spark effect is nifty.

The money isn't really a thing. Selling something else, picking up odd jobs, etc...I'll find the money. I just haven't had the must have feeling over the GG1. That's my hold up.

@Johnsgg1 and @GG1 4877 you guys have really awesome GG1 collections! Good stuff!

Parts compatibility/availability with the JLC versions?...especially the zinc rotted/-ing sideframes??...with some sort of guarantee (?) the 2024v2 Fort Knox version/parts would be rot-free...for life??

Also, any affordable, easy-to-install OEM catenary solutions to complement the  release of a fresh horde of Loewys upon the 1:48 world?

And, finally, where are the "Warbonnet" and "Daylight" versions?   (Geez, what a disappointment!)

Hey, one can still dream, ...can't one????

While I'm a PRR fan, and yeah the GG1 is dynamite, I am a hard no for two reasons. First is the pantographs. I know that if someone has tunnels, there goes the pantographs. That is unless they are high tunnels. It was noted by one of the YouTubers that he didn't realize that they would hit his tunnel since it wasn't high enough. He was right in his thinking that there should have been some way to override the pantographs from moving, some sort of neutral so you wouldn't have to worry about them bumping into anything. Let's not forget the blinking sparks, while somewhat interesting to some, nope for me.

The second reason is the price. I remember they came out the year I got back into the hobby, and I thought they were pricey then, now what. Price is always going to be one of those breaking points for all of us in one way or another.

It is a wonderful model, but I'd just as soon consult someone about getting one in some other way if that is a possibility.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Did you manage to get replacement sideframes for the silver one?  I've never seen one of those without zinc rot.

Yeah John, I did. Got the last four from Kara's. I believe that was his name. Worked there with you at Hennings.  The silver and single stripe green were zinc victims.