How many of you bought Old Rivets and do you like the multi-stripe design on the cab. I like the piece although the stripe design did take me awhile to get used too.
Bob C.
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I bought 4800 in the DLG 5 stripe scheme. I didn't care for the original "as built" scheme. Also the "as built" scheme only lasted until some time in late 1937 so, she spent much more of her career in 5 stripes. Nice details, cool features and the unique design of the first model made it impossible to resist buying another GG1.
I also chose the 4800, because I didn't like the striping on 4899. But, I just watched a video of it close-up ... I like it.
I think your model looks pretty cool, Bob
I bought the as built 4899 and really like it
I guess that
any GG-1 has that magical attraction.for us.
Bob C.
"I guess that
any GG-1 has that magical attraction.for us."
Well, I wouldn't go that far, personally. I like electrics, but I'm not a PRR guy. (Now, a NYC P-2? Yup. I've got 3 - one PS1, one PS2 and one upgraded to ERR Cruise Commander.) I do have a Williams plastic scale GG1 in PC black, though it's future may lie in the project-donor realm.
However - I really like Old Rivets. If I were into GG1's, I'd get that one. Really industrial-looking. Slightly sharper edges. That funky original paint scheme is just fine. Not really attractive, but interesting.
If an Old Rivets ever crosses my path at a bargain price (I shouldn't hold my breath, should I?)....
3rd Rail GG1s show up occasionally used around $700 mark. Not much of a discount from the original sales price of $900 in 2010, but a very nice fine running brass model for the money. No fancy gadgets, but reliable.
I chose 4800 for its decoration match to the period I run. Lionel nailed the unique Loewy 5 stripe design, right down to the wider spacing and continuation covers over the air intakes. The loss of rivet detail on top surfaces is an unfortunate casting compromise. As others reported, a broken off brake hose greeted the unpacker. The overly chunky pantograph assemblies with single blade contacts were a big turnoff.
The smooth operation is often interrupted on less than ideal track conditions . It seems overly sensitive to weak signals, which in a way is handy for pinpointing track trouble spots. The sounds are just spectacular...a real treat to run slowly as it creaks and groans along. I tied 30 scale cars behind it, which it handled easily. The arcing pans, which seemed hokie when introduced, actually adds another touch of realism, especially with the synchronized, directional sound. In the latest book by Robert Yanosey "GG1 The Worlds Greatest Electric Locomotive" there's a night pic by William Brennan that shows 4800 throwing sparks...posed on the photographers request to lower and raise the pans.
Bruce
"3rd Rail GG1s show up occasionally used around $700 mark. Not much of a discount from the original sales price of $900 in 2010, but a very nice fine running brass model for the money. No fancy gadgets, but reliable. " . . . . . . . . GG1 4877
I have two of the GGD GG-1's and they are incomparable for detail !
Scrapiron Scher posted:"3rd Rail GG1s show up occasionally used around $700 mark. Not much of a discount from the original sales price of $900 in 2010, but a very nice fine running brass model for the money. No fancy gadgets, but reliable. " . . . . . . . . GG1 4877
I have two of the GGD GG-1's and they are incomparable for detail !
I agree, but then I am biased. It was my first consulting gig with Sunset / 3rd Rail / GGD 
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Yes I counted the rivets. I am more than pleased with my two, a Bicentennial in 3 rail and a wide 5 stripe in 2 rail. I wish I had been able to pick up one of each scheme, but perhaps I'll be able to track them down someday.
