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Re: NS GG1?
Author: Dr Zarkoff
Date: 04-23-2014 - 18:13

The big issue with running a GG1 today is its PCB-contaminated transformer. You would have to clean it up (and get it certified) and then use a modern insulating oil, which would also mean derating the locomotive somewhat. However, it wouldn't be runnable on the NEC anywhere the trolley frequency is longer 25 hz.

If you took out the transformer and original control equipment and inserted a custom-made kit of electrical conversion apparatus to convert today's trolley voltages and frequencies to make variable 750 v 25 cycle AC (or even 750 v DC) to run the traction motors, it could be done. Bring your big, fat checkbook.

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Subject Written By Date/Time (PST)
  NS GG1? Kcjones 04-23-2014 - 17:48
  Re: NS GG1? david vartanoff 04-23-2014 - 18:05
  Re: NS GG1? Dr Zarkoff 04-23-2014 - 18:13
  GG1 PCB's HUTCH 7.62 04-23-2014 - 20:11
  Re: GG1 PCB's Dr Zarkoff 04-23-2014 - 20:16
  Re: GG1 PCB's E 04-23-2014 - 21:00
  Re: GG1 PCB's HUTCH 7.62 04-23-2014 - 22:05
  Re: GG1 PCB's Tom Fisher 04-23-2014 - 22:28
  Re: GG1 PCB's Dr Zarkoff 04-24-2014 - 12:27
  Re: GG1 PCB's Jack Williams 04-24-2014 - 14:01
  Re: GG1 PCB's Dr Zarkoff 04-24-2014 - 18:58
  Re: GG1 PCB's Max Wyss 04-25-2014 - 14:12
  Re: GG1 PCB's Dr Zarkoff 04-25-2014 - 21:46
  Re: GG1 PCB's Max Wyss 04-26-2014 - 14:21
  Re: GG1 PCB's Dr Zarkoff 04-26-2014 - 19:04
  Re: GG1 PCB's E 04-24-2014 - 08:24
  Re: GG1 PCB's P. Kepler 04-23-2014 - 22:31
  Re: GG1 PCB's David Dewey 04-23-2014 - 23:38
  Re: GG1 PCB's fkrock 04-24-2014 - 08:50
  Re: GG1-- preserving the prototype David Dewey 04-25-2014 - 09:30
  Re: GG1 PCB's E=MC2 04-25-2014 - 13:59
  Re: GG1 PCB's Kcjones 04-25-2014 - 15:13
  Re: NS GG1? Kcjonz 04-25-2014 - 09:49
  Big Red HUTCH 7.62 04-27-2014 - 23:04


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