I finally got to stretch my GG1s legs a bit. Without a permanent layout right now I had to wait until I went over to DSlies layout. As expected it ran wonderfully pulling 30+ cars. I pulled what was on the layout. I also discovered that cantenary will be a must to make this beast look right. Also took over my new to me Black FEF 844. This is the first run. Still runs like a watch.
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Hi Marty
Nice video's GG1 looks and sounds great, as for the older Lionel FEF 844 that's one of the best engine's they've ever produced. I have the Black and grey version, they go to the grave with me. Don't ever sell yours those are keepers.
Alex
Alex M posted:Hi Marty
Nice video's GG1 looks and sounds great, as for the older Lionel FEF 844 that's one of the best engine's they've ever produced. I have the Black and grey version, they go to the grave with me. Don't ever sell yours those are keepers.
Alex
Thanks Alex. I have both now as well. Neither one is going anywhere soon!
Nice videos MARTY!!! I too have both of the UP FEF and just ran mine on Friday nite. Sounds and smoke just like they did back when I got them. Enjoy!!!!
My biggest complaint of the GG1 is the packaging. If any engine begged to have a top and bottom type foam cradle it's this engine. Trying to get this engine into a side way foam holder while keeping the 2 end foam nose blocks with the weight and awkwardness of the engine is dang near impossible. Personally I don't know why all engines are not packed top/bottom.
Other than that the GG1 was a nice runner. It crawled the layout for about an hour. I finally got the SN off of it and registered it to the Lionel website. Interestingly enough there was no where asking for the SN so I guess I could have registered it month ago.
The FEF is quite a runner. I may open it up and check the wicking in the smoke unit. Since it is second hand I'd like to go over it although I know the previous owner and it shouldn't need much.
Here are a couple more. A beautiful layout and nice for running.
My local dealer has a GG1 on his counter, but I don't know if I would grab that. Fantastic engine that's for sure. He does also have the 8444 up on the shelf, so it is pick and choose.
Thanks, Marty. Great vids. You're right: that layout is a very good runner's layout.
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