Got My Platnium Club GG-1!

[guilfordrr]

Well I came home form school today and found the Williams GG-1 lying on the porch. I haven't had a chance to run it yet, but it looks fantastic! [:p]Anyone else recieved theirs?

[dwiemer]

Still Waiting, but the brown angel does not usually make our house till 6pm. Now I am getting excited!!
Dennis

[Anonymous]

got mine also runs great[:D]

[Anonymous]

Received it Tuesday after I got home from work. Smells as if it was just painted and needs to dry. Haven't run her yet, but she sure is beautiful!

[cnw1995]

Can't wait for mine! Though I've committed to keep it unrun until my birthday in May!

[Richard A]

Please pardon my ignorance, but what Williams Platinum Club GG-1?

I have been a club member for 2 years and do not remember a special offer for GG-1's. I did miss a few months last year due to illness, but thought I had caught up on things. Obviously, I haven't.

[watinva]

Got mine today in Virginia. Very nice as always from Williams. Big incentive to get layout done so I can run it. Ordered from Williams end of Nov., told 3 week delivery ... it was worth the wait for the price. For Richard A. ... this was advertised by Williams in either Classic Toy Trains or Ogauger for $149.00 for platinum club members. After I ordered I think I saw Marty at Ma & Pa Junction was taking orders for $139.00. If you are interested in one you might want to check with Marty @ Ma & Pa.. great guy to deal with. I paid the 149 but still a great deal for a classic. Big thanks to Williams for making the old Lionel classics affordable to all of us.

[dwiemer]

Still no GG1[:(]
I waited tonight with baited breath, and it did not happen. Perhaps tomorrow. I look forward to getting her on the tracks.
Dennis

[Richard A]

watinva,

Thanks for the information. Yes, I did miss the ad in both magazines. I have ordered from Marty before and will contact him, but I don't imagine such a deal will still be available. Next time.......

[darianj]

Are you guys talking about the loco in the link below?
http://www.williamstrains.com/locos/ggi.htm
If so, it looks like you all got a very good deal![tup]

[cnw1995]

Yes, it's the same engine. You get the train for $149 and have to join the Platinum club for $25 - and you get a 'free' caboose or boxcar with that - then there's shipping: $184ish all told. I hope it comes today - even though I'm saving it for my birthday, I'll break it out.

[darianj]

Good deal...The perks of joing a club.

[cnw1995]

Darianj, do you have the Triplex in your signature? It looks wonderful and wondered how it ran. I enjoyed the CTT review

[darianj]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cnw1995

Darianj, do you have the Triplex in your signature? It looks wonderful and wondered how it ran. I enjoyed the CTT review

Doug,
Yes I do have the Triplex. It runs great!

[cnw1995]

Got my GG-1 and REA reefer just a few moments ago. I decided to make it something to look forward to - - - and pack them both away until my birthday in May.

D - I wish I had the curves to run that model - it would be fun to see the side-action on both the engine and tender - congratulations.

[dwiemer]

Well that brown angel delivered the GG1 tonight. I already unpacked her, oiled as directed and ran her for a few minutes. It is nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so heavy that I will have to make sure the road bed and benchwork are sturdy enough. I also enjoyed the bell and horn features. I will have to place the pantographs but will wait till we return from Savannah.
Dennis

[Jumijo]

I'm Pennsylvania Green with envy!!! I would love a GG1 but I've been trying to be more careful with my money. Williams makes some gorgeous stuff. Enjoy, everyone!

Jim