| Here is page seven of a 17-page cover article by Frederick Westing entitled "GG1: Story Of The Most Famous Electric Locomotive In The Western Hemisphere." It was published originally in the March 1964 issue of "Trains" magazine, page 26. Top Photo: Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad engine #4899, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works during August of 1934, rated at 4,620 horsepower, renumbered "4800" in November of 1934, and currently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. Bottom Photo: Shown here is PRR engine #4814, a GG-1 (2-C-C-2) electric built by General Electric during August of 1935, rated at 4,620 horsepower, and retired in May of 1967. Notable here are some of Mr. Loewy's recollections about designing the GG-1's carbody. |