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PRR "GG-1" Locomotives: Roster, Photos, Specs

Last revised: November 1, 2024

By: Adam Burns

The GG1 electric is one of the most iconic locomotives (steam, diesel, or electric) of all time.  Sporting a beautiful streamlined design it not only looked good but it also performed exemplary, reaching speeds above 100 mph. The fleet largely remained in service for nearly 50 years and went through several owners.

History

During this time the locomotives carried all of the Pennsylvania's crack trains up and down the Northeast Corridor, from the Broadway Limited and General to regional services such as the Congressionals and Senator. 

The motors also handled a multitude of other railroads' trains which provided connections to New York, names like the Champion, Silver Meteor, and Crescent.

In many ways the GG-1 became the face of the Pennsy herself; newer locomotives would eventually retire the last GG1 in 1983 (operated by New Jersey Transit) but the locomotive’s legendary status has not diminished. 

Photos

00912487235617824091hj5186209878.jpgPennsylvania Railroad GG-1 #4877 basks in the sun at South Amboy, New Jersey on N.J. Transit; June 13, 1981. Tony Organek photo. American-Rails.com collection.

Today, several GG-1's have been preserved around the country.  The question is often asked, will one ever run again? The simple answer is no. 

The locomotives utilized Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) as the cooling oil for the transformer units, a highly toxic material. 

In addition, it was discovered in later years the locomotives' frames had experienced significant cracking after decades of service.  Alas, it would likely be cheaper to simply rebuild a GG-1 from scratch than attempt a restoration on a preserved unit.

Specifications

Wheel Arrangement
2-C+C-2 (4-6-6-4)
Length
79' 6"
Width
10' 6"
Height
15' 0"(pantographs down)
Driving Wheels
57"
Truck Wheels
36"
Line Voltage
11,000 Volts, 25Hz (AC)
Horsepower (Average)
4,600
Drawbar Horsepower
10,000
Tractive Effort
65,500 Lbs
Top Speed

100 mph (24:77 Gearing)

90 mph (22:79 Gearing)

The GG1 has its beginnings as PRR's P5 class of electrics. These motors were intended for use in high-speed passenger service along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

However, they never lived up to their lofty expectations and suffered from reliability and traction motor issues; carrying a 2-C-2 wheel arrangement, their high torque via dual traction motors caused heavy damage to the axles.

As a result, the PRR eventually bumped them to freight assignments.  Still hunting for a reliable, fast, and efficient main line passenger electric, the Pennsylvania turned to the New Haven’s EP-3 boxcabs for help.

The EP-3 design was very reliable and did not suffer from the traction motor issue.  Working from this design the Pennsylvania built two experimentals for testing:

  • Class R1, a 2-D-2 wheel arrangement that was essentially the same as a Northern-type steam locomotive.

  • Class GG1, which sported a 2-C+C-2 wheel arrangement and was based directly from the EP-3.
918051726316152451u59860789.jpgPennsylvania GG-1 #4877, dressed in Tuscan Red, is on display along NJ Transit at South Amboy, New Jersey on June 27, 1981. Don Wood photo. American-Rails.com collection.

Both locomotives featured a center-cab, bi-directional, setup. However, the GG1 quickly proved it was the superior motor and was ultimately selected by the PRR to replace the P5.

The GG1 included a continuous rating of 4,680 horsepower, which could sometimes peak as high as 10,000 horsepower, giving the locomotive impressive acceleration and traction. 

The initial exterior design was rather unappealing; the carbody featured a boxy appearance with riveted sheet metal around the frame.

Pennsylvania GG-1 #4877 leads a fan trip over NJ Transit at South Amboy, New Jersey; July 11, 1981. Don Wood photo. American-Rails.com collection.

Paint Schemes and Streamlining

Wanting the locomotive to have a classier and more streamlined look, the Pennsylvania hired renowned industrial designer Raymond Loewy to improve her looks (Loewy was also hired for several PRR projects, including fashioning the railroad’s famous Broadway Limited).

While his touches were subtle, they were perfect. Loewy suggested the carbody be welded rather then riveted, giving the locomotive a more contoured look while also adding more beveling.

As a final touch, Loewy suggested the now famous "cat whisker" pinstriping, a scheme that was later widely used on other PRR equipment.

Pennsylvania GG-1 #4880 at South Amboy, New Jersey, circa 1968-1970. American-Rails.com collection.

In all, the Pennsylvania Railroad wound up 139 GG1s (4800-4938), including the original riveted design, #4800 (known as Old Rivets) that remains preserved today!

Because of their speed and reliability, the Gs were loved as much by the crews that operated them as the general public who watched them from trackside.

Following their 1935 debut, one could watch GG1s leading the Pennsylvania’s most prestigious passenger trains for decades.  

Beginning in the 1950s some GG1s transitioned to freight service and proved quite adept in these assignments.

Following Penn Central's creation on February 1, 1968, the Gs’ days became more uncertain. While still in daily use, the fleet was painted in an ugly and simple black dip livery with the "PC" mating worms logo largely displayed on the carbody.

Following Penn Central's collapse and Conrail's creation (April 1, 1976), the Gs were slowly sold off or retired; all were off the roster by 1979.  The last GG1 in active service operated on the New Jersey Transit on October 29th, 1983. 

106629625_10164267950660529_561415567992077775_n.jpgConrail GG-1 #4800, "Old Rivets" (the prototype GG-1), is seen here in a special Bicentennial livery ahead of an Amtrak special stopped (which appears to be pointed eastbound) at Leaman Place, Pennsylvania (interchange with the Strasburg Railroad) during the summer of 1976. Photo by Jerry Custer.

Roster

PRR Number PC Number Conrail Number Amtrak Number Builder Date Built Disposition
480048004800-GE/Baldwin8/1934Retired 1/1980, Preserved*
480148014801-GE5/1935Retired 4/1979, Scrapped
480248024802-GE5/1935Retired 3/1979, Scrapped
480348034803-GE6/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
4804---GE6/1935Retired 3/1966, Scrapped
4805---GE6/1935Retired 1/1968, Scrapped
480648064806-GE6/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
4807---GE6/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
480848084808-GE7/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
480948094809-GE7/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
48104810--GE7/1935Retired 7/1969, Scrapped
481148114811-GE7/1935Retired 3/1979, Scrapped
4812---GE7/1935Retired 10/1966, Scrapped
4813---GE7/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
4814---GE8/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
481548154815-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse4/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
48164816--Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 4/1968, Scrapped
4817---Baldwin/PRR/GE5/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
48184818--Baldwin/PRR/GE5/1935Retired 3/1970, Scrapped
4819---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
4820---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 1/1968, Scrapped
482148214821-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
482248224822-Baldwin/PRR/GE6/1935Retired 7/1979, Scrapped
4823---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1967, Scrapped
482448244824-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
482548254825-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
48264826--Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 4/1969, Scrapped
48274827--Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 7/1969, Scrapped
482848284828-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 7/1969, Scrapped
4829---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 4/1967, Scrapped
4830---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1967, Scrapped
4831---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 3/1966, Scrapped
48324832--Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 3/1970, Scrapped
4833---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 10/1966, Scrapped
4834---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 11/1967, Scrapped
483548354835-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
483648364836-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
48374837--Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 4/1968, Scrapped
483848384838-Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
4839---Baldwin/PRR/Westinghouse7/1935Retired 12/1968, Scrapped
484048404840-PRR/Westinghouse4/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
484148414841-PRR/Westinghouse4/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
4842---PRR/Westinghouse4/1935Retired 4/1969, Scrapped
4843---PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 4/1967, Scrapped
484448444844-PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
48454845--PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 8/1975, Scrapped
4846---PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 3/1967, Scrapped
4847---PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 3/1966, Scrapped
484848484848-PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 12/1977, Scrapped
484948494849-PRR/GE5/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
485048504850-PRR/Westinghouse5/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
485148514851-PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
485248524852-PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
485348534853-PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
485448544854-PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
485548554855-PRR/GE6/1935Retired 4/1979, Scrapped
485648564856-PRR/GE6/1935Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
485748574857-PRR/Westinghouse6/1935Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
485848584858-PRR/GE10/1937Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
485948594859-PRR/GE12/1937Retired 2/1980, Preserved
486048604860-PRR/GE12/1937Retired 5/1979, Scrapped
486148614861-PRR/GE12/1937Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
486248624862-PRR/GE12/1937Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
486348634863-PRR/Westinghouse1/1938Retired 12/1977, Scrapped
486448644864-PRR/Westinghouse1/1938Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
486548654865-PRR/Westinghouse1/1938Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
48664866--PRR/Westinghouse1/1938Retired 8/1975, Scrapped
486748674867-PRR/Westinghouse1/1938Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
486848684868-PRR/Westinghouse2/1938Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
486948694869-PRR/Westinghouse12/1938Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
487048704870-PRR/Westinghouse12/1938Retired 2/1979, Scrapped
4871---PRR/GE12/1938Retired 8/1967, Scrapped
487248724872-PRR/Westinghouse1/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
487348734873-PRR/GE1/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
487448744874-PRR/Westinghouse1/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
487548754875-PRR/GE1/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
487648764876-PRR/Westinghouse1/1939Retired 10/1983, Preserved**
487748774877-PRR/Westinghouse1/1939Retired 10/1983, Preserved**
487848784878-PRR/GE2/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
487948794879-PRR/Westinghouse2/1939Retired 10/1983, Preserved**
488048804880-PRR/GE2/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
488148814881-PRR/GE2/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
488248824882-PRR/GE2/1939Retired 10/1983, Preserved**
488348834883-PRR/Westinghouse3/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
488448844884-PRR/GE3/1939Retired 10/1983, Scrapped**
488548854885-PRR/Westinghouse3/1939Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
488648864886-PRR/GE3/1939Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
488748874887-PRR/GE4/1939Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
4888---PRR/Westinghouse4/1939Retired 8/1967, Scrapped
488948894889-PRR/Westinghouse3/1940Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
48904890-4890, 930PRR/GE3/1940Retired 1980, Preserved***
489148914891-PRR/Westinghouse4/1940Retired 12/1979, Scrapped
48924892-4892, 900, 4900PRR/GE3/1940Wrecked 1980 (?), Scrapped
48934893-4893PRR/Westinghouse4/1940Transformer Fire 1979, Scrapped
489448944894-PRR/GE4/1940Retired 2/1980, Scrapped
48954895-4895PRR/Westinghouse4/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
48964896-4896PRR/GE4/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
48974897-4897, 901, 4901PRR/Westinghouse4/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
489848984898-PRR/GE5/1940Retired 12/1979, Scrapped
48994899-4899, 902, 4902PRR/Westinghouse5/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49004900-4900, 903, 4903PRR/GE5/1940Retired 1980, Scrapped
49014901-4901, 904, 4904PRR/Westinghouse5/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49024902-4902, 905, 4905PRR/GE5/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49034903-4903, 906, 4906PRR/Westinghouse6/1940Retired 1981, Preserved
49044930-4930PRR/GE6/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49054931-4931PRR/Westinghouse8/1940Retired 1/1979, Scrapped
49064906-4906, 907, 4907PRR/GE6/1940Retired 6/1978, Scrapped
49074907-4907, 908, 4908PRR/Westinghouse8/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49084908-4908, 909, 4909PRR/GE7/1940Retired 1981, Scrapped
49094932-4932PRR/GE12/1941Retired 1981, Preserved
49104910-4910, 910, 4910PRR/GE12/1941Retired 1981, Scrapped
49114911-4911, 911, 4911PRR/GE1/1942Retired 1980, Scrapped
49124912-4912, 912, 4912PRR/GE1/1942Retired 1981, Scrapped
49134913-4913, 913, 4913PRR/GE1/1942Retired 1980, Preserved
49144914-4914, 914, 4914PRR/GE6/1942Retired 1981, Scrapped
49154933-4933PRR/Westinghouse6/1942Retired 1979, Scrapped
49164916-4916, 915, 4915PRR/GE6/1942Retired 1980, Scrapped
4917493449344934PRR/Westinghouse6/1942Retired 1/1979, Preserved
49184918-4918, 916, 4916PRR/GE7/1942Retired 1981, Preserved
49194919-4919, 917, 4917PRR/Westinghouse7/1942Retired 1981, Preserved
49204920-4920, 918, 4918PRR/GE7/1942Retired 1981, Scrapped
492149364936-PRR/Westinghouse7/1942Retired 3/1979, Scrapped
492249374937-PRR/GE8/1942Retired 3/1979, Scrapped
49234938-4938PRR/GE8/1942Retired 1/1979, Scrapped
49244924-4924, 919, 4919PRR/GE8/1942Retired 1980, Scrapped
49254925-4925, 920, 4920PRR/Westinghouse8/1942Retired 1980, Scrapped
49264926-4926, 921, 4921PRR/Westinghouse9/1942Retired 1981, Scrapped
49274939-4939PRR/GE9/1942Retired 1981, Preserved
49284928-4928, 922, 4922PRR/Westinghouse10/1942Retired 6/1978, Scrapped
49294929-4929, 923, 4923PRR/Westinghouse2/1943Retired 12/1979, Scrapped
49304930--PRR/Westinghouse2/1943Retired 10/1968, Scrapped
49314931-4931, 924, 4924PRR/Westinghouse2/1943Retired 1981, Scrapped
49324932-4932, 925, 4925PRR/GE3/1943Retired 1981, Scrapped
49334933-4933, 926, 4926PRR/Westinghouse3/1943Retired 1981, Preserved
49344934-4934, 927, 4927PRR/GE3/1943Retired 1981, Scrapped
49354935-4935PRR/GE4/1943Retired 1981, Preserved
49364936--PRR/GE4/19434/1971, Scrapped
49374937-4937, 928, 4928PRR/Westinghouse4/1943Retired 1981, Scrapped
49384938-4938, 929, 4929PRR/GE6/1943Retired 1979, Scrapped

*   Originally numbered 4899, re-numbered 4800 in November, 1934.  On display at Railroad Museum Of Pennsylvania.  The original GG-1 that featured riveted, not welded, construction.  Nicknamed "Old Rivets."

**  Sold by Conrail to NJ Transit on July 1, 1980.  Of the thirteen units, just six were placed in service with three actually operating; #4877, #4879, and #4882. 

It was #4879 that had the honor of being the last GG-1 to pull a revenue train when it led train #3323 out of New York's Pennsylvania Station at 5:20 PM on October 28, 1983. 

It ran as far as South Amboy, New Jersey where a locomotive change took place.  The next day all three units pulled three round-trip excursions between Matawan and Newark, New Jersey, officially ending the GG-1's service history after nearly 50 years of operation.

*** Sold to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum on March 20, 1981; acquired by the  National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1995; preserved indoors and presented in Tuscan red with pinstripes.

Preserved Examples

PRR Number Location Owner Condition
4800Ronks, PARailroad Museum Of PennsylvaniaFair: Stored Outdoors, Black Paint
4859Harrisburg, PARailroad Museum Of PennsylvaniaFair: Stored Under Roof At Harrisburg Station, In Brunswick Green/Pinstripes
4876*Baltimore, MDB&O Railroad MuseumDerelict: Stored Outdoors
4877Boonton, NJUnited Railroad Historical Society of New JerseyGood: Stored Outdoors In Brunswick Green/Pinstripes
4879Boonton, NJUnited Railroad Historical Society of New JerseyGood: Stored Outdoors In Brunswick Green/Single Stripe
4882Elkhart, INNational New York Central Railroad MuseumPoor: Stored Outdoors, Black Paint
4890Ashwaubenon, WI (Green Bay)National Railroad MuseumExcellent: Stored Indoors, Tuscan Red/Pinstripes
4903Frisco, TXMuseum Of The American RailroadFair: Stored Outdoors, Brunswick Green, Single Stripe
4909Cooperstown Junction, NYLeatherstocking Railway MuseumDerelict: Stored Outdoors, Black/Primer Paint
4913Altoona, PARailroader's Memorial MuseumFair: Stored Outdoors, Tuscan Red/Pinstripes (Faded)
4917Cooperstown Junction, NYLeatherstocking Railway MuseumDerelict/Abandoned: Stored Outdoors, Black Paint/Rusted (Penn Central/CR)
4918St. Louis, MOMuseum Of TransportationPoor: Stored Under Train Shed, Black Paint
4919Cooperstown Junction, NYLeatherstocking Railway MuseumDerelict/Abandoned: Stored Outdoors, Black/Primer Paint
4927Union, ILIllinois Railway MuseumGood: Stored Under Shed, Brunswick Green/Pinstripes
4933Solvay, NYCentral New York Chapter, NRHSFair: Stored Outdoors, Tuscan Red/Pinstripes (Faded)
4935Ronks, PARailroad Museum Of PennsylvaniaExcellent: Stored Indoors, Brunswick Green/Pinstripes

* Significant as the GG-1 which crashed through the floor of Washington Union Station in 1953.

186247124781527125612381759766.jpgPenn Central GG-1 #4896 has Train 135 at Glen Burnie, Maryland on the NEC in September, 1969. Rick Burn photo.

The GG1 is a railroad legend and it is a real blessing to have so many of these iconic locomotives still preserved today. While it has many times been proposed to restore a GG1 to operation the astronomical costs of doing so will probably prohibit such from ever happening.

However, with so many examples of the G still surviving just visit one of the many museums that feature the locomotive to see what these Queens of the rails looked like.

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    While the Boone & Scenic Valley's calendar is packed with seasonal events, few are as popular—or as tailor-made for couples—as the Valentine Dinner Train.

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  27. Texas Valentine's Train Rides

    Jan 27, 26 09:44 AM

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    On Valentine's Day, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad has become one of the Dallas–Fort Worth area’s most charming "micro-adventures" - and, on Valentine’s Day, one of the region’s most memorable date ni…

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  28. Missouri ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 01:21 PM

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    Missouri, with its rich history and scenic landscapes, is home to one location hosting these unique excursion experiences.

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  29. Washington's ~ Murder Mystery ~ Dinner Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 01:15 PM

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    This article delves into what makes murder mystery dinner train rides in Washington State such a captivating experience.

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  30. Utah's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:48 PM

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    Utah, a state widely celebrated for its breathtaking natural beauty and dramatic landscapes, is also gaining recognition for an unexpected yet delightful experience: wine tasting trains.

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  31. Vermont's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:40 PM

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    Known for its stunning green mountains, charming small towns, and burgeoning wine industry, Vermont offers a unique experience that seamlessly blends all these elements: wine tasting train rides.

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  32. Rhode Island's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:36 PM

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    It may the smallest state but Rhode Island is home to a unique and upscale train excursion offering wide aboard their trips, the Newport & Narragansett Bay Railroad.

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  33. Oregon's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:25 PM

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    For those looking to explore this wine paradise in style and comfort, Oregon's wine tasting trains offer a unique and enjoyable way to experience the region's offerings.

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  34. Virginia's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:07 PM

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    Wine tasting trains in Virginia provide just that—a unique experience that marries the romance of rail travel with the sensory delights of wine exploration.

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  35. Tennessee's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 26, 26 12:44 AM

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    One of the most unique and enjoyable ways to savor the flavors of Tennessee’s vineyards is by train aboard the Tennessee Central Railway Museum.

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  36. Texas's Thomas The Train Rides

    Jan 25, 26 01:41 PM

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    In the heart of Texas, where everything is said to be bigger and bolder, lies an event that captures the imagination of children and families alike - A Day Out With Thomas.

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  37. New York's Thomas The Train Rides

    Jan 25, 26 01:37 PM

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    These events, part of a national tour, are crafted for young Thomas fans and their families to enjoy an immersive experience filled with adventure, nostalgia, and sheer joy.

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  38. Connecticut's Dinner Train Rides In Essex!

    Jan 25, 26 01:34 PM

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    Connecticut's rail heritage can be traced back to the industry's earliest days and a few organizations preserve this rich history by offering train rides. The Essex Steam Train also hosts dinner-theme…

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  39. Minnesota's Dinner Train Rides In Duluth!

    Jan 25, 26 01:25 PM

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    One of the best ways to feel the region's history in motion today is aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad (NSSR), which operates out of Duluth’s historic depot.

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  40. North Carolina's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 25, 26 01:18 PM

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    A noteworthy way to explore North Carolina's beauty is by hopping aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and sipping fine wine!

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  41. Nevada's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 25, 26 01:13 PM

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    While it may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of wine, you can sip this delight by train in Nevada at the Nevada Northern Railway.

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  42. New Hampshire's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 25, 26 01:02 PM

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    This article details New Hampshire's most enchanting wine tasting trains, where every sip is paired with breathtaking views and a touch of adventure.

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  43. Front Range Passenger Rail [Fort Collins-Pueblo, CO]

    Jan 25, 26 12:59 PM

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    Front Range Passenger Rail is a proposed project to link Fort Collins to Pueblo, Colorado by rail via Denver and Boulder. It hopes to be operational by the early 2030s.

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  44. Indiana "Valentine's" Train Rides

    Jan 24, 26 12:53 PM

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    If you’ve ever wished you could step into a time when passenger trains were a Saturday-night treat and a whistle echoing across farm fields meant “adventure,” the Nickel Plate Express delivers that fe…

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  45. Ohio "Valentine's" Train Rides!

    Jan 24, 26 12:46 PM

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    The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers one of the region’s most atmospheric ways to experience the Hocking Hills area: from the rhythmic click of jointed rail to the glow of vintage coaches rolling…

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  46. Arkansas "Dinner Train" Rides On The A&M!

    Jan 24, 26 12:40 PM

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    If you want a railroad experience that feels equal parts “working short line” and “time machine,” the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad delivers in a way few modern operations can.

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  47. North Carolina's Dinner Train Rides At NCTM!

    Jan 24, 26 12:34 PM

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    Tucked into the Piedmont town of Spencer, the North Carolina Transportation Museum is the kind of place that feels less like a typical museum and more like a living rail yard that never quite stopped…

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  48. Colorado's Thomas The Train Rides

    Jan 24, 26 12:30 PM

    One of the most picturesque locations to see the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine is Colorado at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden.

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  49. Iowa's Thomas The Train Rides

    Jan 24, 26 12:26 PM

    This article explores the magical journey of spending a day with Thomas and what families can expect from this unforgettable experience in Iowa.

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  50. New Jersey's - Wine Tasting - Train Rides

    Jan 24, 26 12:21 PM

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    If you're seeking a unique outing or a memorable way to celebrate a special occasion, wine tasting train rides in New Jersey offer an experience unlike any other.

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