{"id":1278,"count":33,"description":"In 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\u2019s 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.\n\nSeveral Northeastern commuter agencies also took an interest in this model, with Maryland\u2019s MARC and Pennsylvania\u2019s 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.\n\nWhile NJ Transit recently retired their fleet of ALP-44s, Amtrak\u2019s AEM-7 fleet is mostly still in service today. Retirements are planned as Amtrak\u2019s new ACS-64 model is introduced in 2014. 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However, it is expected that rebuilt AEM-7s will continue in service at least for the next several years. Features: Operating pantographs Die-cast chassis Dual flywheels AccuMate\u00ae couplers Operating head lights and marker lights which are directional Full cab interior with painted crew members Separately-applied wire grab irons Astounding roof detail Accurate painting and lettering where appropriate NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC Gold versions will be equipped with ESU sound AccuMate\u00ae couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc. 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