I was thinking of getting a GG-1 from williams, im thinking of getting a scale one, but i want to know will it run on fastrack ( 0-36 ) curves? i have a circle of 0-72 curves but no swiches for it, whats the point of running a passenger train that cant get to the station?
so the question: will a williams scale GG-1 run on a circle of 0-36?
To my understanding all williams will run on O-31 and wider unless otherwise stated in there catalogs or on there boxes and I believe this items states O-31 minumum radius
I think the scale version requires curves 042 or wider.
oscaletrains,
Williams SCALE GG1 “navigates 0-42 curves” or larger. It is 20.25 inches long.
Source: Williams large catalog (95 pages) copyright 10/06, p.37
Scale GG1 will navigate 0-42 curves per Williams. I just bought one.
Sam
thanks guys.
how does it run? does it fly off the track if you put the speed dial on full?
( if so I would like to get one in five stripe, green and number it 4876. you know just for fun )
GG-1 # 4876 at washington station 1953.
oscaletrains,
If you’re feeling destructive, why not visit the outer yard of the B&O Train Museum in Baltimore with a sledge-hammer and a few spray cans. You may have to wait in line, however. There are a lot of scumbags ahead of you.
The ‘standard’ Williams GG1 loves 027 curves! [;)]
I love the williams GG-1 but’s I’ve only run the standard and not the scale version. Dual motors means it’s a great puller!
Bought a Williams GG-1 last year (not the scale version). Great puller. It will fly off the track if you try to gun it!
i love the GG-1 and its unfortunate that it is in that shape, i wish no good to thoes pepole that destroy history, mainly thoes who insult the big 3 east coast railroads. ( B&O PRR NYC )
the reason i would re-number it to 4876 is becuse i have a hard time knowing when to start slowing down so i dont crash.
BTW: i have seen the loco and even asked if it was to be restored.
Just bought this Williams for 60 bucks at the TCA meet in Philly last weekend. Needed some TLC. Was missing 2 screws for the trucks and it dosn’t have operating couplers but gonna change that soon. Only thing I don’t like is the motors don’t have fly wheels and you can’t stop her suddenly or the lighter cars jerk and derail. Almost have to stop her like a real train slow to a crawl then stop.
Yes, The Williams Scale GG1 will run on 042 curves, but it sure doesn’t look good. I have 054 curves and seldom run mine for that reason. The overhang on the 054 curves has made me move some buildings back from the track. The Shorty version looks much nicer running on anything less than O72 in my opinion.
BTW, the new Williams engines all have flywheels on the motors.
jefelectric,
You are certainly right. “Will negotiate 042 curves” and “looks good on 042 curves” are two separate concepts.
I find the longer Williams engines need a curve wider than what they say. The SD45, and EF-4 are rated for O31, but I think they look better on at least O36/42…
I though 4876 was in Tuscan when it had its little problem on the FEDERAL!
when i looked at a paint roster it said 53 “tuscan red” or was it 52 i cant rember.
Doesn’t the Williams scale GG1 have a plastic body shell while the traditional is die cast? That would make the difference for me. I have the MTH semi-scale version and would definitely choose another die cast to go with it.
The Williams GG-1 also has metal gears instead of plastic gears that other brands may have.
Lee F.