This is a Lionel 6-83166 O Pennsylvania Railroad BTO Vision Riveted GG1 #4800.
Amid the height of the Great Depression, the Pennsylvania Railroad continued an ambitious modernization process of its mainlines between New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. The investment kept employees working during the lean years and would pay dividends as World War II brought record-setting traffic levels to what was already the world's busiest rail corridor.
As part of these improvements, the Standard Railroad of the World needed a new locomotive for mainline operations. True to its engineering pedigree, the Pennsylvania began vigorous testing of two potential designs in 1934. When the victor was chosen, Raymond Loewy was given the task to refine the new power house into a modern beauty.
Loewy's vision – a locomotive which appeared to be already at speed as the passengers walked beside it on the station platform – provided not only a fitting shroud but a unique form as striking and iconic today as it was on its debut.
While the public marveled at their looks, railroaders quickly came to respect these new motors for what lay under the hood.
Designed to propel heavy passenger trains at sustained 100 mph jaunts, the GG1's were quickly proven capable of much more.
A total of 139 locomotives were completed by 1943. Used in both passenger and freight service throughout their careers, GG1's could be found on everything from the Broadway Limited to ore trains.
The legendary status of the GG1 grew stronger with age. Outliving the PRR itself, the G's went on to serve Penn Central, Amtrak, Conrail and New Jersey Transit. They finally lost their grip on the catenary in 1985. Today 16 of the memorable motors have been preserved in museums, some far from the corridors they once owned.
LEGACY™ Control System equipped – able to run in LEGACY™ Control Mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer
Odyssey®II Speed Control
LEGACY RailSounds® system featuring:
Stereo and localized sounds with speakers at each end of the locomotive
Cab number – specific CrewTalk dialog and TowerCom announcements, each with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped.
Six official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog
Realistic electric locomotive motor and background sounds synchronized with the locomotive's speed
LEGACY™ "Real-Time Quilling Horn" control with instant response for realistic "quilling" and correctly timed warning signals
Sequence Control plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive
Current speed dialog
Dual sprung pantographs
Operate automatically with train start-up, change in direction and shut down
"De-icing" mode with both pantographs raised
Can be manually triggered with remote
Individual on-off switches on locomotive to lock out feature
Sprung for better tracking under model catenary
"Catenary arc" lighting effect
IR Sensor Equipped
Fan-driven smoke unit (steam generator)
Dual powerful maintenance-free motors
ElectroCouplers™ at each end
Directional lighting
Illuminated classification lights
Traction tires
Interior cab illumination
Die-cast metal body, pilots and trucks
High level of separately applied detail parts
Separately applied etched builders plates
High air intake screens where appropriate
Cab window "glass"
Engineer and Fireman figures in cab
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Rail Line: Pennsylvania
Road Number: 4800
Gauge: O Gauge
Scale Type: Scale
Engine Type: Diesel
Min Curve: O72
Dimensions: 20" long
Most Recent Catalog: 2016 Lionel Signature Edition
This item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. Looking for a new electric locomotive to add to your current collection? This Pennsylvania BTO Vision Riveted GG-1 Electric Locomotive will surely stand out from the rest, thanks to the high attention to detail and realistic fan driven smoke. This Pennsylvania BTO Vision Riveted GG-1 Electric Locomotive is in overall excellent condition, as there are a few light scratches and small imperfections present on the middle roof. Additionally, there is minimal wheel and roller wear from light previous use. Some of the trim along the sides and on the trucks shows minute paint chips from light, previous use. The original box is included. Traction tires are included in a bag. Check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.
Condition: Excellent (
C-7)
Operational Status: FunctionalOriginal Box: Yes (
P-7)
Manufacturer: Lionel
Model Number: 6-83166
Road Name: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Electric Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is 6313945.
Trainz Product Id: 12181132
