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<p>Only one or two G's still have their original transformers, and the NEC now runs on a completely different current than what the G's originally used. These could potentially be overcome with updated electronics, but there is one issue that could not.</p> <p>The GG-1's frames.</p> <p>In their later years of use, GG-1's were plagued by cracking frames, and were only repaired to "make it last a little longer". Even today, you could walk up to any G and look at the many cracks and weld repairs that were done. The cast frames have simply had it after almost daily use, pounding the rails for nearly 50 years. It's amazing they lasted as long as they did.</p> <p> </p>
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