NJ Transit GG1 4877 In PRR Livery

In the fourth pic do we know what unit it was mu'ed with?

Yes. It was the 4876. You can tell by the modified air intakes mounted up high.

Bob 

CNJ 3676...PRR 4877 'Big Red, the Jersey G' was adorned in that tuscan red paint scheme and became, along with PRR 4935,  probably one of the first 'heritage' locomotives at a time when this concept was only reserved for non-operating or museum display locomotives.

Originally there were, I think, 12 GG1s painted in this tuscan red with 5 gold pinstripes paint scheme by the PRR for use on the Pennsy's Congressional trains between NY and Washington. NJ Transit 4877 was chosen to receive a paint scheme that many trackside fans never had seen in 'real' life.

It was indeed a beautiful sight to behold, even though in the twilight of 4877's career, most trips were between NY and South Amboy, NJ on NJT's New York & Long Branch/North Jersey Coast Line.

Thanks for rekindling the memories.

Walter M. Matuch 

Right paint job for that engine or not; it sure looks wonderful.  Wouldn't it be great if someone took it upon himself to upgrade the transformers in a GG1 and rebuild it to make it compatible with modern 60 cycle power and was able to actually get one of them operating again?  Beyond hope?  I don't know; some of the current steam engines are operating despite very tough rules and conditions that exist today.

Paul Fischer