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  Re: LDD Model of GG-1 Electric Locomotive - Advice Requested
 
(...) Hi Jordan Definitely recognisable as the GG1 48 studs is long - the same length as my GE ES44AC which runs OK through curves. The only 'problem' will be clearance for the centre overhang. Mounting the pivots at the end, the centre of the body (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: LDD Model of GG-1 Electric Locomotive - Advice Requested
 
(...) Chris, Thank you very much for your comments and insight. Agreed, pivoting from the two inner trucks would reduce the overhang. There are two constraints affecting this design decision: I would like to have the three-wheel trucks on the (...) (18 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
 
  Re: LDD Model of GG-1 Electric Locomotive - Advice Requested
 
(...) I wonder if it might be possible to pivot where the two trucks join together. We could have an opening for the pin on the motor trucks to move around in, like you have done with the 3-axle trucks. And instead of the half-pin currently used, (...) (18 years ago, 30-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains, FTX)

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