[MOC] PRR GG1 and PRR R1

[Darkkostas25]

It all started as a challenge to make PRR GG1. One of my favourite engines from PRR(and they got lots of Beautes) 
While making GG1 and making some modules and references I choose to make an R1 too coz it's similar by design (maybe P5a...)
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=366514
 

 

PRR Class GG1

Update:
-New colour schema (main black and yellow for lines) 
-New narrower front part
-some changes in the base
-if bricklink disables the download link try to do the instruction and post on Rebricble (or other variants if will be on replies) 

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=427159
 

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PRR Class DD2

Update:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=427163

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PRR Class P5a

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https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=427162

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PRR Class R1

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https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=427161

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Edited April 11, 2023 by Darkkostas25
Add new versions and links but may be not final or last edit (sorry)

[Murdoch17]

These both look very nice and very sleek! I also don't think I've ever seen anyone do an R1 before, so kudos to you on being the first! It's kind of disappointing the real R1 (or another single prototype, the DD2) didn't survive long enough to be preserved. Speaking of the DD2, while don't you try that as well? Along with the P5a, this would be all of the PRR steeple cabs.

Side note: The original boxcab-type P5 has a sole survivor (4700) which at my local RR museum along with GG1 4918. (Neither are in too great a shape, sadly!)

Edited October 2, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Darkkostas25]

7 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

These both look very nice and very sleek! I also don't think I've ever seen anyone do an R1 before, so kudos to you on being the first! It's kind of disappointing the real R1 (or another single prototype, the DD2) didn't survive long enough to be preserved. Speaking of the DD2, while don't you try that as well? Along with the P5a, this would be all of the PRR steeple cabs.

Side note: The original boxcab-type P5 has a sole survivor (4700) which at my local RR museum along with GG1 4918. (Neither are in too great a shape, sadly!)

good idea with DD2 when get some time I'll try to make it

[XG BC]

looks nice! always interesting to see an electric us american locomotive.

[zephyr1934]

Excellent work!

[Darkkostas25]

17 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

These both look very nice and very sleek! I also don't think I've ever seen anyone do an R1 before, so kudos to you on being the first! It's kind of disappointing the real R1 (or another single prototype, the DD2) didn't survive long enough to be preserved. Speaking of the DD2, while don't you try that as well? Along with the P5a, this would be all of the PRR steeple cabs.

Side note: The original boxcab-type P5 has a sole survivor (4700) which at my local RR museum along with GG1 4918. (Neither are in too great a shape, sadly!)

add them. Now we got pics of all of them. GG1, DD2, p5a, r1

[Murdoch17]

3 hours ago, Darkkostas25 said:

add them. Now we got pics of all of them. GG1, DD2, p5a, r1

Wow, that was quick! Great work on them all, though you might want to rename the topic, as it doesn't quite fit anymore, @Darkkostas25!

 

@JopieK I think this would look awesome as the front-page, if I may be so bold to say so.  The second to last pic screams for it to be seen by everyone!

Edited October 2, 2022 by Murdoch17

[Feuer Zug]

Excellent collection of GG1 versions. Thank you for showing the R1 as well. I wasn't even aware of it's existence until now.

[Paperinik77pk]

Great locomotive and really smooooooth design! I love the GG1 and this is a very nice MOC!!!

It makes me wanting to create a "retro" style version!!! 

[Hod Carrier]

Ooo, yes!! I do like those rather a lot.

[Darkkostas25]

On 10/3/2022 at 11:31 PM, Paperinik77pk said:

Great locomotive and really smooooooth design! I love the GG1 and this is a very nice MOC!!!

It makes me wanting to create a "retro" style version!!! 

do it! :D if you got parts and time 

[Supplement_Creatif]

What a beautiful locomotives! The stilling looks almost more European than North American. I also love the brick built stripe, fantastic!

[LordsofMedieval]

My advice: use the downslope technique on all of them. It matters less if that slope isn't quite "right" for the GG1 and P5a, and more that it's simply smooth. These engines were known for their curves - the staggering is just distracting. But the eye takes a lot longer to catch the fact that smooth line isn't quite the right smooth line.

Edited October 10, 2022 by LordsofMedieval

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

This is not one of my favorite locomotive ...but man ...you've done a great MOC. 

Very neat design! 

[Darkkostas25]

8 hours ago, LordsofMedieval said:

My advice: use the downslope technique on all of them. It matters less if that slope isn't quite "right" for the GG1 and P5a, and more that it's simply smooth. These engines were known for their curves - the staggering is just distracting. But the eye takes a lot longer to catch the fact that smooth line isn't quite the right smooth line.

I have no idea how to make smooth lines without obvious gaps. I don`t like unnecessary gaps and holes and it`s hard to make a proper angle but may try in future 
Thanks for reply 

[vincelam58]

Great work! The model looks realistic, the color is great as well.

[Darkkostas25]

[Murdoch17]

@Darkkostas25 Damn... That is very impressive! I see a couple techniques I may have to borrow for my own GG1.... like that keystone, for instance. (which is pure unfiltered genius by the way!!)

[Darkkostas25]

12 hours ago, Murdoch17 said:

@Darkkostas25 Damn... That is very impressive! I see a couple techniques I may have to borrow for my own GG1.... like that keystone, for instance. (which is pure unfiltered genius by the way!!)

I will try to add motors and then re-publish on Bricklink. And maybe show some "insides" if I don't forget...
And thanks

[Feuer Zug]

That's quite the locomotive. Looks good with the stepped sides to approximate the angled sides on the real GG1. What radius curves is it designed for?

[Darkkostas25]

2 hours ago, Feuer Zug said:

That's quite the locomotive. Looks good with the stepped sides to approximate the angled sides on the real GG1. What radius curves is it designed for?

I don't know. I hope it could run on 40. Only after real-life testing/building, I hope I can give a proper answer, coz lots of my assumptions based on previous builds were sadly wrong 

[LL1982]

Wow I have never seen an locomotive like this. Totally odd design and I understand you found this attractive to build. Great work on this. Your undercarriages also look very interesting. I see some nice stuff in that with those couplers and letting those front and back ends just flow freely.

[zephyr1934]

On 7/21/2026 at 5:37 PM, Darkkostas25 said:

You're killing me, the image does not work (at least on my browser). Fortunately, after a bit of googling I found this. It looks great! Just one question, your older GG1 on bricklink is "for display only", do you plan on selling the design? The world needs more great Lego train MOC's available and with all your great work you deserve some compensation from those who want to follow in your footsteps.

 

As a personal disclaimer, I've been working on my own GG1 and independently came up with the same keystone design (just putting that out there that great minds think alike, and I sometimes think like them too) 

 

 

[Darkkostas25]

1 hour ago, zephyr1934 said:

You're killing me, the image does not work (at least on my browser). Fortunately, after a bit of googling I found this. It looks great! Just one question, your older GG1 on bricklink is "for display only", do you plan on selling the design? The world needs more great Lego train MOC's available and with all your great work you deserve some compensation from those who want to follow in your footsteps.

 

As a personal disclaimer, I've been working on my own GG1 and independently came up with the same keystone design (just putting that out there that great minds think alike, and I sometimes think like them too) 

 

 

On display coz BL always puts them for "IP"-reasoning, and I hate it. Coz it puts on display even my  own design/ideas coz there may be a similar IP somewhere and maybe put for Chinese companies coz I need money.

[zephyr1934]

So these builds are restricted on BL based on IP??? Because you state that build is of something specific, "PRR GG1" in this case? Or some other reason? Whatever reason, that sucks. While your build is an amazing rendition of a GG1, few would mistake it for being an actual GG1. Could you get around the IP constraint by simply calling it an electric locomotive inspired by the GG1? Or drop GG1 entirely? What about posting it to rebrickable?