Trains.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Trix GG-1 with sounds

1532 views
21 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 17, 2006 11:21 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

If you're going out to a store to join in with this forum, then I salute you. That is real enthusiasm and dedication. And you're better off buying trains than either a camera or a computer. If I spent as much time on my layout as I do in front of this stupid PC, I'd have all my scenery done. Instead, well, I've learned to like the color pink.


Thank you,Thank you!!! [:D]

agge
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 17, 2006 11:19 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by neil_s_wood

I got a Trix GG 1 too. It's got great sound and looks awesome. Only thing is it seems prone to derailment. I haven't quite figured whether that is my fault for bad tracklaying or not but it doesn't seem to happen with anything else


Perhaps you are using to high speed on the thigt curved track?
Trix are saying,that you can using at least 18" inch by normally acting.
I did using too by using to high speed.I shall soon starting to building up modelrailway and i have decided by using at least 22" inch curved track.It`s necessary,because i shall also to get some BLI steammodels that needs so high curved tracks too!

agge
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 17, 2006 7:48 AM
I think Marklin have also done a GG1 - same as the Trix one but wired for their stud-contact 3-rail system and with different electronics. LGB have a G scale one which costs more than a 1:1 scale car...
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 17, 2006 7:39 AM
Did either Markin or Fleischmann or any other euorpean co. Make a proto type of the GG-1?
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 16, 2006 10:34 PM
I got a Trix GG 1 too. It's got great sound and looks awesome. Only thing is it seems prone to derailment. I haven't quite figured whether that is my fault for bad tracklaying or not but it doesn't seem to happen with anything else
  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: Bedford, MA, USA
  • 21,481 posts
Posted by MisterBeasley on Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:14 PM
If you're going out to a store to join in with this forum, then I salute you. That is real enthusiasm and dedication. And you're better off buying trains than either a camera or a computer. If I spent as much time on my layout as I do in front of this stupid PC, I'd have all my scenery done. Instead, well, I've learned to like the color pink.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by MisterBeasley

I had a Lionel GG-1 50 years ago. I loved it, and still miss it even though I now model HO. That was a beautiful engine. I'm glad to see they are being produced for the present-day HO crowd. Even more, I'm happy to see someone having as much fun with it now as I did a half-century ago.

Now, agge, you have to get a digital camera and post some pictures for us. This is one model I really want to see in a real layout situation. Thanks in advance...


I shall do my best to get a digital camera,but also an PC and installed at home too!So far yet,i`m surfing with you at a 7 UP store.I know,i should been shame!

Agge
  • Member since
    February 2002
  • From: Reading, PA
  • 30,002 posts
Posted by rrinker on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 6:16 PM
My T-1 has radio chatter on F9 - ESU must throw that in there by default. Might be ok for the Chessie steam special and American Freedom Train running in the 70's, but definitely not right for the early 1950's. I just don't press F9.

--Randy


Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's

 

Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: Bedford, MA, USA
  • 21,481 posts
Posted by MisterBeasley on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:35 PM
I had a Lionel GG-1 50 years ago. I loved it, and still miss it even though I now model HO. That was a beautiful engine. I'm glad to see they are being produced for the present-day HO crowd. Even more, I'm happy to see someone having as much fun with it now as I did a half-century ago.

Now, agge, you have to get a digital camera and post some pictures for us. This is one model I really want to see in a real layout situation. Thanks in advance...

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: IN/USA
  • 2,495 posts
Posted by wetidlerjr on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:56 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by agge

HELLO!
I have now testing locomotiv and can only to say:WAAAOOW!!! [:O]
What an impressiv heavy metal locomotiv!COOL!
I see forward to buy passenger cars of PRR and putting together with GG-1!
The locomotiv has also core-less canmotor typ Maxon and loco is in all heavy metal. [:D]
I see also forward to get steamlocomotiv PRR from BLI.

agge [8D]


Great ! It sounds fantastic ! I'm glad you are happy with it [:D]

Bill Tidler Jr.

Near a cornfield in Indiana...

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: US
  • 625 posts
Posted by jondrd on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:38 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage

agge,

The one thing I can tell you for sure: It ain't gonna be cheap.

Tom


Tom,
Succinct and right on the money.

Jon
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo via the art of Walt Kelly
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: US
  • 625 posts
Posted by jondrd on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:36 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by agge

Hello boys and girls!
agge here again!
I have just bought Trix GG-1 itemnr:22810 and it cost 540 US dollar!Not cheap!!!
Here is data of loco:
Weight:920 grams or closed at 2 pounds
13 functions!
RP 25 wheels
Pulling tractive power:ca 90 boxcars!
fo:direction-dependent headlight
f1:direction-dependent long distance headlights
f2:cab lighting
f3:sound effect:blower motor/main relay together
f4:low speed switching range (only ABV)
f5:sound effect of bell (continuously ringing)
f6:sound effect:horn
f7:sound effect:pantograph
f8:sound effect:blower motor
f9:sound effect:switching relays
f10:sound effect:cab radio
f11:sound of couplers
f12:sound effect:rail joints (frequency depends not on the locomotive`s speed)

I did also bought 3 boxes cars of PRR of Trix itemnr:24912!
I shall testing my loco and see how good locomotiv are.I tell to you later,how testing was become.

agge [8D]


MR said in their review the sound includes "...some loud, present day train radio conversation is out of keeping with the period of the model." These sounds still present or have they been edited out?


Jon
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo via the art of Walt Kelly
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: US
  • 625 posts
Posted by jondrd on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 3:58 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by agge

Hi!
Tomorrow i shall visit a hobbystore and shopping some models,like PRR style.
Trix has one model GG-1 itemnr:22810 and the model has 11 differents function!I`m thinking about to bying this model.
Is there anyone who has the model too and who can tell something about this model?
Any suggestment,please?

agge [:D]


At current market prices you could probably buy 3 or 4 BLI GG-1's for the price(or is that overprice) of one Trix GG-1. JMHO


Jon
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo via the art of Walt Kelly
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: US
  • 625 posts
Posted by jondrd on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 3:54 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage

agge,

The one thing I can tell you for sure: It ain't gonna be cheap.

Tom


Tom,
Nothing like being succinct. [8D] [:D]


Jon
"We have met the enemy and he is us" Pogo via the art of Walt Kelly
  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Vancouver Island, BC
  • 23,330 posts
Posted by selector on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 3:05 PM
I am happy for you, agge. Everyone needs some first-time excitement in this hobby. Look for the Outlet Direct pricing if dealing directly with BLI interests you.

-Crandell
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Colorado Springs, CO
  • 3,590 posts
Posted by csmith9474 on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 1:01 PM
I am glad you enjoy it. I have been tempted to get one myself and model a Pennsy passenger train (although I model Santa Fe passenger equipment). I have always held the GG1 in high regard, especially since you can dig one out of the basement of a major passenger terminal and have it back on the rails in fast order!!
Smitty
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:29 PM
HELLO!
I have now testing locomotiv and can only to say:WAAAOOW!!! [:O]
What an impressiv heavy metal locomotiv!COOL!
I see forward to buy passenger cars of PRR and putting together with GG-1!
The locomotiv has also core-less canmotor typ Maxon and loco is in all heavy metal. [:D]
I see also forward to get steamlocomotiv PRR from BLI.

agge [8D]
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:19 AM
Hello boys and girls!
agge here again!
I have just bought Trix GG-1 itemnr:22810 and it cost 540 US dollar!Not cheap!!!
Here is data of loco:
Weight:920 grams or closed at 2 pounds
13 functions!
RP 25 wheels
Pulling tractive power:ca 90 boxcars!
fo:direction-dependent headlight
f1:direction-dependent long distance headlights
f2:cab lighting
f3:sound effect:blower motor/main relay together
f4:low speed switching range (only ABV)
f5:sound effect of bell (continuously ringing)
f6:sound effect:horn
f7:sound effect:pantograph
f8:sound effect:blower motor
f9:sound effect:switching relays
f10:sound effect:cab radio
f11:sound of couplers
f12:sound effect:rail joints (frequency depends not on the locomotive`s speed)

I did also bought 3 boxes cars of PRR of Trix itemnr:24912!
I shall testing my loco and see how good locomotiv are.I tell to you later,how testing was become.

agge [8D]
  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Salt Lake City
  • 388 posts
Posted by jnichols on Monday, March 13, 2006 3:08 PM
An American publication just did a review on this locomotive as well (I can't remember which one right off), and they really liked. It has a Loksound v3.5 sound decoder factory installed (one of my favorites right now) and looks to be quite detailed. I didn't realize the price on it was so high though... [:O]

Remember BLI also made these. While they aren't especially detailed, they run nice and have a QSI sound system. You can pick these up on ebay for less than $100.00 all day long.

Jeff
Jeff ww.trainshoppeslc.com
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 13, 2006 2:59 PM
I've read a review of this loco in a British magazine (Model Rail International), they seemed to rather like it but the price may be a bit of a shock - £400 in the UK!
Moderator
  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Northeast OH
  • 17,238 posts
Posted by tstage on Monday, March 13, 2006 2:24 PM
agge,

The one thing I can tell you for sure: It ain't gonna be cheap.

Tom

https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling

Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Trix GG-1 with sounds
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 13, 2006 2:15 PM
Hi!
Tomorrow i shall visit a hobbystore and shopping some models,like PRR style.
Trix has one model GG-1 itemnr:22810 and the model has 11 differents function!I`m thinking about to bying this model.
Is there anyone who has the model too and who can tell something about this model?
Any suggestment,please?

agge [:D]

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Users Online

There are no community member online

Search the Community

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!