Atlas Amtrak AEM-7 Electric Locomotive #908 Phase III Scheme.

Description: I. History: The AEM-7: The AEM-7 is a twin-cab four-axle 7,000 hp (5.2 MW) B-B electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Division (EMD) and ASEA between 1978 and 1988. The locomotive was a derivative of the Swedish SJ Rc4 designed for passenger service in the United States. The primary customer was Amtrak, which bought 54 for use on the Northeast Corridor and Keystone Corridor. Two commuter operators, MARC and SEPTA, also purchased locomotives, for a total of 65. The Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD, now Electro-Motive Diesel) built them, with carbodies from the Budd Company and electrical and running gear imported from Sweden. Amtrak ordered the AEM-7 after the failure of the GE E60 locomotive to replace the GG-1 fleet. The first locomotives entered service in 1980 and were an immediate success, ending a decade of uncertainty on the Northeast Corridor. In the late 1990s, Amtrak rebuilt 29 of its locomotives from DC to AC traction. The locomotives continued operating through the arrival of the final Siemens ACS-64 in June 2016. MARC retired its fleet in April 2017 in favor of Siemens Chargers. Performance figures: Maximum speed: 125 mph (201 km/h) Power output: AEM-7DC and AC: 5,100 kilowatts (6,800 horsepower) maximum at rail, 4,320 kilowatts (5,790 horsepower) continuous at rail Tractive effort: Starting Tractive Effort: AEM-7DC: 53,924 lbf (239.9 kN) AEM-7AC: 51,700 lbf (230.0 kN) to 43 mph (69 km/h) Continuous Tractive Effort: AEM-7DC: 30,000 lbf (133.4 kN) @ 77 mph (124 km/h) AEM-7AC: 39,500 lbf (175.7 kN) @ 65 mph (105 km/h) a. Amtrak and the AEM-7: On May 9, 1980, dignitaries gathered at Washington Union Station to mark the entry of the first AEM-7 into revenue service. Congressman Robert W. Edgar, whose district included part of southeastern Pennsylvania, christened locomotive No. 901 with a bottle of champagne. Following the ceremony, No. 901 departed Washington for New York leading Metroliner Service train No. 108. Unlike the earlier E-60s, some of which had been built with steam generators to operate with older cars, the AEM-7s were designed for all-electric service, whether with the then-new Amfleet cars or older cars refurbished to operate with head-end power. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Amtrak converted 29 AEM-7s to AC power under a partnership with Alstom. The latter designed and built the propulsion and auxiliary power systems, and Amtrak prepared the car bodies and trucks to include painting and the installation of new cables and cab control consoles. The end result was remanufactured units that required less maintenance, provided greater reliability and had the ability to haul longer trains. The Amfleet I cars pulled by the locomotive are also rather interesting to the rail fan. As part of the corporate brand refresh, all Northeast services were folded into the new Acela brand. The coaches encompassed the former Northeast Direct (known today as Northeast Regional), Keystone Service and Empire Service trains. Between 2004 and 2006, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Amtrak undertook the ?Keystone Corridor Improvement Project? with the goal of improving the 104-mile rail line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia to allow for all-electric train service, increase top speeds to 110 mph and add frequencies including express options. On June 18, 2016, Amtrak and rail fans said goodbye to the legendary AEM-7 electric locomotives after 30 years of proven service. The last locomotive a pulled passenger trains along the Northeast Corridor spine (Washington-New York-Boston) and Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia-Harrisburg). For a generation, the AEM-7 became the face of a rebuilt and enhanced NEC, which resulted from the multi-year, federally funded Northeast Corridor Improvement Project. Working with the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak improved infrastructure such as tracks, bridges and power systems to increase top speeds and cut trip times between Washington and Boston. If the GG-1 represented the initial electrification of the rail lines between New York and Washington and Philadelphia and Harrisburg, the AEM-7 was a worthy successor of the GG-1 era. Today, the ball has been handed off to the ACS-64 as the GG-1 had handed off the ball to the AEM-7 in 1980. b. Amtrak Phase III Paint Scheme: Introduced in 1976 the AEM-7 Used a variant different than their diesel enigmas (F40, Dash 8-32BSH,P40,P32AC-DM). The scheme was intended to match Amflleet II Budd cars on the Northeast corridor. Platinum Mist body, black underbody and roof with connecting mask around windshields, and striping consisting of Amtrak® Red above white, above a large Amtrak Heritage Blue field that extends to the sill and into the pilots. The Phase III scheme was replaced by the Phase IV scheme in 1993. c. The Atlas Company: For over 60 years, Atlas has been a leader in the world of model railroading. Atlas has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Atlas has a proud reputation as a family-owned business and is well-known for quality and excellence. Repair parts and accessories are available from the company?s website. II. For sale: HO Scale Atlas Amtrak AEM-7 #908 Phase III paint scheme Electric Locomotive Powered with box. a. Appearance: The detail on the models is accurate and well rendered. All major dimensions are within an inch or two of those shown in drawings published in the June 1993 Model Railroader. The grids on the AEM-7 match those in photos. The glazing in the windows is clear and flush-mounted. Both cabs have interior detail, and one contains a crew. The pilots on each end have m.u. hoses and uncoupling levers and come equipped with Accurate magnetic knuckle couplers. Grab irons are separate steel wire pieces, and the roof detail is thorough with the bare copper wire a particularly nice touch. If there's any disappointment it's the resistor-grid housing, which represents the grids with perforations on the side sheets. Even this is adequate for all but close inspection. b. Mechanical nomenclature: "At speed step 28 on an NCE PowerCab Digital Command Control (DCC) test setup, NMRHA sample reached 98 scale mph. This is a bit short of the top speed of the prototype, but still fast for a model railroad. In direct-current testing, the model reached 113 scale mph at about 13V, the maximum output of our Model Rectifier Corp. Tech 4 power pack. Further testing in DC revealed a starting voltage of 5.5V for sound, 7V for movement at 2 scale mph. Sounds were automatic, and the lights, including headlights, marker lights, and rooftop strobes, operated depending on direction."-Source Model Railroader Magazine-. Important note: This item has been in storage for over 10 years. It is recommended for longer running time and better performance to inspect,and clean out the gear case of all old grease, particularly if the grease has caked (hard, and dry) use Isopropyl alcohol and toothbrush.and lubing w/ Labelle 106 usually does the trick, Other bushing/ bearing points should be oiled w/ plastic compatible lubricant (motor shaft, worm bearing as well as any axle and other pivot points" c. Features: Operating pantographs die-cast chassis, dual flywheels, Accumate(R) couplers, operating directional headlights and marker lights, full cab interior with painted crew member, separately applied wire grab irons roof detail and accurate painting and lettering. Also includes an integral switch on the circuit board which allows the modeler to select either the pantographs or track power for easy operation. III. Upgrading from DC to DCC: To upgrade the Atlas AEM-7 to DCC, Recommend: Train Control System (TCS) DP2X digital decoder SKU: 1028 MSRP $37.00 (NOT INCLUDED). HO-Scale decoder designed as a direct-plug replacement decoder for engines equipped with 8-pin NMRA sockets. By far one of the easiest decoders to install, the DP2X can be plugged into many locomotives with no effort. This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs. Important Note: Use only Rosin core solder approved for electronics use. Full detailed instructions available on TCS website. IV. BOX: Box shows little shelf wear foam insert is sound all instruction and warranty card included. V. Shipping: Free local pick up Seattle WA area. Domestic: Free USPS. International shipping through eBay International shipping program. All orders purchase after 12 noon PST will be processed the following USPS business day.

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Location: Seattle, Washington

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