Altoona Works GG1

Built by GE, Altoona Works

Weight

216 t

476,198 lb

Length

24.23 m

79 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1934–1943

139 units

Overview of the Altoona Works GG1

Discover the iconic GG1 electric locomotive, a legendary train type that dominated the American railway landscape for decades.

This powerful locomotive, designed and built by GE and Altoona Works between 1934 and 1943, is renowned for its robust construction and impressive performance.

Measuring 24.23 meters in length and weighing an impressive 216 tons, the GG1 was a true workhorse for both passenger and freight trains.

Today, the GG1 still graces the history books and can be found with esteemed organizations such as Amtrak and Conrail.

Experience the grandeur of the GG1 and discover why this locomotive left a lasting impression on railway history.

Altoona Works GG1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	GE, Altoona Works · 1934–1943139 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	24.23 m79 ft 6 in	79 ft 6 in
Width	3.15 m10 ft 4 in	10 ft 4 in
Height	4.57 m15 ft 0 in	15 ft 0 in
Weight	216 t476,198 lb	476,198 lb