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Uploaded by on Jan 28, 2009

A 1983 Documentary that depicts the final operations of NJT's GG1 fleet focussing on Ol' Big Red 4877. Depicts the engine change at South Amboy, New Jersey and features many on locomotive views.

In short, if you wanted to know what an operating GG1 is like, this film shows it.

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  • This Video Chokes me up what a beautiful Engine long live the GG1.

  • Never forget the GG1! They should restore at least two of these for special runs like SP 4449. It would be great to see them run again! One in Brunswick Green, and one in Tuscan Red. I can't believe the American Government is following the direction of European trains now.

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  • Great shot at 2:04. Nice vid! Grew up near the museum in Elkhart IN that is home to 4882. Always wanted to see one in motion.

  • All that trouble to restore her, she runs for 2 years, and then they shove her into some yard where she sat and deteriorated for 20 years...

  • @Amtrak1194

    the last GG1 was retired from NJ Transit in late 1983

  • Anyone have this song???? Its on all 4 of these parts and wuld be nice to have it....

  • When was she retired from NJT?

    They really need to keep atleast one G restored like @RailfanDaniel said for special NEC runs like they do with SP 4449

  • @tine214 No country can compare to Americas Freight system, passengers on the other hand.... we need to step it up.

  • WOW!!!!! ( smiles) WOW!!!!!!

    Good memories of watching the S/A engine change as a kid and taking the last ride in 1983.

    Sad to see how 4877 looks today.

  • love the smell of juice, hated stinking diesel. Great, best GG1 video.

  • It still puzzles me today why the US doesnt use this anymore. It was quiet, economical, powerful and fast, ALL in one body. So good, this thing worked for over 60 years, the longest for an engine like this. I'm glad my grandfather worked on this thing in the 40's! :D

  • This locomotive is very wonderfull!

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