The AEM7 is a B-B electric railway locomotive used by Amtrak on its Northeast Corridor routes between Washington DC and Boston, United States . There are 53 AEM7's on the Amtrak roster. Built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1978 to 1987, they are numbered 901-953. (900 and 903 were wrecked at Chase, Maryland in 1987.) These locomotives are affectionately known as "toasters," owing to their boxy shape. Additionally, they are sometimes called "Swedish Meatballs" since some of their major parts and components were designed in Sweden by Asea Brown Boveri (ABB). The AAR wheel arrangement system is a method of classifying locomotive (or unit) wheel arrangements that was developed by the Association of American Railroads. ... A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train, and has no payload capacity of its own; its sole purpose is to move the train along the tracks. ... Amtrak is the trademark name of the intercity passenger train system created on May 1, 1971 in the United States. ... An Amtrak train on the NEC in New Jersey, as seen from an NJ Transit train. ... ... City nickname: Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe), Athens of America Location Location in Massachusetts Government Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas Menino (Dem) Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 89. ... Electro-Motive Diesels, Inc. ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Asea Brown Boveri, or ABB, is a multinational corporation operating mainly in the energy and automation business areas. ...

The AEM7 was conceived in the mid-1970s as a successor to the famous Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric locomotive. A prototype design was sent to the US from Sweden in 1977. This would the base for the AEM7. This article provides extensive lists of events and significant personalities of the 1970s. ... 1911 map The Pennsylvania Railroad (AAR reporting mark PRR) was an American railroad existing 1846–1968, after which it merged into Penn Central Transportation. ... PRR GG1 number 4890 on display at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay, WI. The Pennsylvania Railroads GG1 class of electric locomotives were built between 1934 to 1943, with a total of 139 units constructed. ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ...

By 1978 General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) began production. The bodies came from the Budd Company, with electrical, trucks and mechanical parts imported from Sweden. The first AEM7 was delivered to Amtrak and went into service in 1979. 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Electro-Motive Diesels, Inc. ... The Budd Company (now ThyssenKrupp Budd) is a metal fabricator and major supplier of body components to the automobile industry. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

In 1980 to 1982 more AEM7's came in a larger order. This helped retire the last GG1's from regular service. Additional orders for more AEM7's came for a total of 54, which were completed by 1987. 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On January 4, 1987, 900 and 903 were damaged in a fatal collision with a Conrail freight in Maryland. They have since been removed from the active roster. On July 8, 2003, 922 was seriously damaged by fire. January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chase, Maryland wreck occurred on January 4, 1987 on Amtraks Northeast Corridor main line near Chase, Maryland, about 18 miles northeast of Baltimore. ... Conrail, officially known as the Consolidated Rail Corporation, is an American railroad company. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 2003(MMIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1999 work began on a rebuild program for the AEM7. The AEM7s are to be rebuilt at Amtrak's shops in Wilmington, Delaware. Once rebuilt, they will have AC traction, improved propulsion and enriched torque. 1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1638, 1832 {{{incorporated}}}  County New Castle County Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 44. ...

AEM7 Specifications

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Photos of AEM7s in action