The recent ad on the back of the January 2006 issue of
CTT, for Williams GG - 1, did not specify whether the product
had a horn. After calling around, I have found out that they
have the True Blast II horn, which is a nice one.
The price is $ 149.95, but there are several dealers, who
are selling them for $ 139.00. Due out by Feb. 1st, 2006.
Just thought I’d share this information with you folks.
Chuck
I’ve always wanted one of these - too bad I’ve run out of money! The Williams deal should probably include the $25 to become a member of their Platinum Club to buy the GG1 at this great price. But you also get a free caboose or freight car!!
What’s the minimum track curve for this? Thanks, Joe
Joe, According to Williams, the minimum curve is 0 - 27.
This is the 14 " Classic GG - 1.
Chuck
I don’t actually know what Williams might claim. But, if it truly is a reproduction of the postwar Lionels, as it seems to be intended to be, it might do O27.
Thanks, guys. With all the specs. in the ad, this “minor” point was left out. Joe
Hi Guys. This is my first time to the forum. Couldn’t resist getting in on discussing track radius. CTT had an article in either 2003 or 2004 concerning combinations of track to effect the radius you want. They suggested starting with two O-31 pieces add to that, two O-54 one to each side, then add two O-72 one to each side. This will create an oval that lets you run a little faster. Sounds like fun to try.
Is the body metal or plastic? The K-line club special was metal for $100 a few years ago.
Charlie
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That is if each piece of track has a angle of 30 degrees. Or in better terms it takes 12 pieces of each type to make a circle.
Your trains will still derail if going too fast or top heavy. Maybe not as frequent, but they can do it and when they hit the floor…[:(][:(][:(]
William’s pricing is all over the lot. The ad in CTT shows the GG1 for $149.95 The flyer I got in the mail yesterday says $249.95, but if you order between now and 12/20, its $187.46 (25% off). You can get it in a nice set for $399.95 which includes 4 freight cars and a caboose. That can be had for $299.96 if you order before 12/20.
I saw a Williams 671 Turbine running at a show in August. I wasn’t all that impressed with the whistle it had, and when the whistle was sounding, the loco would either move faster or slower, I can’t remember which. Great smoker though. And, even though I wasn’t blown away by Williams sound, I’d buy one of their reproductions before buying a 50 year old Lionel original.
Jim
Morning, I have 5 GG-1s from williams and they are great runners, cheaper than Lionel and handle O-31 curves.I use gargrave so i was able to cheat making my curves, they fall between 0-31 and 0-27 The horns sounds great and they run SmOOOth on the tracks.Williams makes a great product if your on a budget.I have bought them over the years from Marty at Ma and Pa Junction. Marty is a straight -up honest dealer at will spend time to talk to you on the phone if you have a question. Hes a great train lovin honest train nut like I am
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