Conrail O Scale Premier GG-1 Electric Engine With Proto-Sound 2.0

Celebrate 225 Years of American Freedom The GG-1 could be called the Gold Standard for electric locomotives, with its unparalleled longevity and road performance. Its incredible performance record is probably due to the fact that it had to compete for its spot on the Pennsy roster. When the PRR was in the market for a new high-speed passenger locomotive, it was given two prototypes to consider. The GG-1, based on the New Haven EP3, defeated the R1 in the contest to determine which engine Pennsy would order, and so began the engine's unparalleled dominance. The 139-unit GG-1 fleet was built between 1934-44, primarily for passenger work, though during WWII and in the 1950s when passenger train miles were reduced the engines did dual duty, pulling freight trains when needed. The GG-1 survived longer than any other locomotive design, lasting well into the 1980s, and survived both the railroad that created it and that road's successor, Penn Central. M.T.H. celebrates the 225th birthday of our country and the 25th anniversary of the Freedom Train with beautiful O Scale model of the Conrail Bicentennial liberty-loving livery. For much of its route, the steamers heading the 1975-76 Freedom Train also offered in this catalog were helped by colorful Bicentennial electric or diesel engines, like this Conrail GG-1.

- Directionally Controlled Headlights - Intricately Detailed Die-Cast Body - Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears - Operating Pantographs - Die-Cast Truck Sides & Pilots - (2) Remotely Controlled Proto-Couplersr - Authentic Paint Scheme - Metal Chassis - (2) Precision Flywheel Equipped Motors - Locomotive Speed Control - Lighted Cab Interior - Illuminated Number Boards - Lighted Marker Lights - (2) Cab Figures - Proto-Sound 2.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring:- Passenger Station Proto-Effects - Unit Measures:19 3/4" x 2 5/8" x 4" - Operates On O-72 Curves