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PRR GG1

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PRR GG1
Posted by palaz1954 on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:35 PM

Just realized we have an unrestored PRR GG1 sitting next to our Union Pacific Big Boy here at the National railroad museum here in Green Bay, WI.  

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Posted by Bob Keller on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:34 PM

Back in 97 or 98 there was a freshly painted GG1 there. Is this a second GG1 or has the old one deteriorated?

Bob Keller

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Posted by palaz1954 on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:00 PM

Still looking great!  but not in running condition...  The Big Boy, GG1, and the Ike train are all now indoors and out of the weather along with a very nice exhibit about the Pullman Porters...And by indoors, I mean fully enclosed heated/air conditioned building.  Check it out sometime when back in Green Bay.

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Posted by rrlineman on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:36 PM

The IKE engine is in England now, trains just post a picture of it with the 5 remaining engines of that class.

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Posted by LL675 on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:49 PM

glad to hear they are indoors. hope to get there someday.

Dave

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Posted by palaz1954 on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 4:48 PM

Yes it is, understand it's being worked on and will back in a year or two.

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Posted by Firelock76 on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 5:44 PM

Love the GG1!  How can you not love a locomotive that looks like it was popped out of a Jell-O  mold?

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