{"product_id":"atlas-ho-gold-amtrak-aem-7-locomotives-esu-loksound-dcc-sound-10004644-ph3-928","title":"Atlas HO Gold Amtrak AEM-7 Locomotives ESU LokSound DCC Sound 10004644 Phase III #928","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1970s Amtrak was looking for a suitable replacement for the famed GG1 electric locomotives which had been in service since the mid-1930s. Domestic designs were considered, but the approved locomotive design was presented by the Swedish firm ASEA. Assembly began in 1978 at EMD, with the original bodies produced by the Budd Company and other components imported from Sweden. Amtrak’s original order was for 47 units which were delivered between 1980 and 1982. This effectively removed the GG1 from regular Amtrak service. An additional seven units were delivered to Amtrak in 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Northeastern commuter agencies also took an interest in this model, with Maryland’s MARC and Pennsylvania’s SEPTA each purchasing a small fleet of AEM-7s. New Jersey Transit purchased the similar ALP-44 model from ASEA Brown Boveri in the early 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile NJ Transit recently retired their fleet of ALP-44s, Amtrak’s AEM-7 fleet is mostly still in service today. Retirements are planned as Amtrak’s new ACS-64 model is introduced in 2014. However, it is expected that rebuilt AEM-7s will continue in service at least for the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with this production run are several “what-if” paint schemes. All schemes represent railroads that, at one time, operated electrified passenger service over parts of their system. This includes Lackawanna and Reading, which could each be considered “heritage” paint schemes for NJ Transit and SEPTA, respectively. The Pennsylvania Railroad developed the New York City to Washington, DC portion of the busy Northeast Corridor where Amtrak’s AEM-7s currently run. Milwaukee and Great Northern once operated well-known electrified territories in the west, and each was quickly identified by their unique, colorful paint schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"story\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating pantographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual flywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating head lights and marker lights which are directional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior with painted crew members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately-applied wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstounding roof detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold versions will be equipped with ESU sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/download.atlasrr.com\/pdf\/esu\/93458-LSSelect-Electric-Atlas-AEM-7-V2-R2-Bulletin.pdf\"\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Sound Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker\u003cbr\u003efor easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Master™ Series Gold Additional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all DCC-programming modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31 .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESU LokSound Functionality Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual \u0026amp; Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially licensed by Amtrak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LD Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674490470551,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/8145\/2951\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_81af980d-6862-4201-814c-6a5369f1bb4a.jpg?v=1790367542","url":"https:\/\/ldtrains.com\/products\/atlas-ho-gold-amtrak-aem-7-locomotives-esu-loksound-dcc-sound-10004644-ph3-928","provider":"LD Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}