Great thread for anyone who likes GG-1s or grew up around them (I did). While I'm a traditionalist, I really love the Bicentennial paint on Ol' Rivets. And, I love that WB. It may be fantasy but it would have looked beautiful on the road.
CNJ - Thanks for posting all of 4800's paint schemes
Scrapiron - Ever consider painting/adding some NJDOT Gs to the collection?
Originally Posted by brwebster:
Somebody distract Marty while I steal his GG1 chassis. 
Bruce
I like the ATSF warbonnet scheme on their diesels in any of the red, blue or yellow but the above's 50:50 red warbonnet on the GG1 body reminds me of a yin yang design that went wrong.
Marty,
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
Originally Posted by Andrew Lawrence:
Marty,
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
Putting it back to the "original" scheme is one thing but, changing the "body work" to back date it to truly "original" will be a big project.
Originally Posted by Keystone:
I like the ATSF warbonnet scheme on their diesels in any of the red, blue or yellow but the above's 50:50 red warbonnet on the GG1 body reminds me of a yin yang design that went wrong.
Yeah, I'd've put a shortened warbonnet on each end, maybe letting off just behind the doors. 
Mitch
When I worked on NS in De. there were still alot of the PC guys around, and there was I think 3 PRR guys still working. They would regularly tell me about running the G in real life. Two of the stories I remember fron one of them was how they had difficulty getting the trains starting to move. So they would back the engine up and count the clinks of the knuckles coming togetther. They would count about 20 or 30 and then rush the engine forward to get the train started. He was also telling me how he was the one who took the GG-1 down to Perryville, MD. to turn it to go to Strasburg (I forget which of the 2 they have there at the museuam this was done for).
Bill
EMD,
I certainly am considering it and, as soon as I get another good candidate for the sprayer, I will do that !!
For those of you who like Conrail blue, here's a Gi-raffe GG1 for you!
Mitch
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by Andrew Lawrence:
Marty,
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
Putting it back to the "original" scheme is one thing but, changing the "body work" to back date it to truly "original" will be a big project.
"According to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania director Jeffrey Bliemeister, No. 4800 – one of the Museum’s two GG1 locomotives – is next in line for restoration following the conclusion of the comprehensive cosmetic restoration of the historic E6s Atlantic locomotive No. 460, the Lindbergh Engine, which should be completed later this year.
GG1 No. 4800 has been outside in the elements, resulting in significant damage to its exterior components which occurred both during its 45-year service life and its 35-plus-year exhibition at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. In 2004, No. 4800 engine underwent an EPA-mandated remediation for asbestos, lead paint and PCBs. The estimated total cost of the cosmetic restoration of GG1 No. 4800 is $404,000. The estimated amount of time need to complete the project is 2 ½ years, which includes 18,000 man hours. Work on No. 4800 could begin in late 2015 or early 2016. Labor to complete the project is expected to include two fulltime paid restoration staff, two fulltime paid contractors and Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania volunteers. Donations to the restoration of GG1 No. 4800 are gratefully accepted via the Museum website, by mail or in person."
Guys, thank you for the update. I hope it happens.
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by Andrew Lawrence:
Marty,
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
I thought I saw somewhere that next year railroad museum of Pennsylvania was going to put 4800 in the restoration shop and restore it to the "as delivered" scheme.
Putting it back to the "original" scheme is one thing but, changing the "body work" to back date it to truly "original" will be a big project.
What is different, body wise? In general, there's only a few vents blocked off and the top bar removed from each cab side window.
BTW, did I mention lately that THIS is the only GG1 as built with 2 bars per window?
Bruce
Originally Posted by brweb
WHO made this warbonnet GG-1??? This thing is so wrong it's almost right...in other words I love it!
Im not sure if the welded bodied model would be a good one to get or not, but since I've just found out tonight about them making ol' rivets I think I'm going to have to get it, maybe, because I've seen the real one...I just hope that the Conrail version is the Bicentennial scheme...that would be what I love to have, but the regular Conrail scheme would work for me too.
