EMD AEM-7

[SithMurcielago]

Isn't the last two photos Ac Units? Ac Units have the AC Motors on the roof.

[styckx]

Did you not see my label above them "AC" ??

[SithMurcielago]

Oh only I'm blind right now.

Ok so I guess they are on the right track. I though all the DC units were converted to AC Units. I need to caught up on my reading.

[styckx]

Nope, not all. :)

While posting, let's go down memory lane to the two units Amtrak tested when looking for a new engine.

French CC 21000 Class / Amtrak # X996



And right behind it the Swedish Rc4 Amtrak X995 which ultimately became the basis for the AEM-7



That French thing was AWFUL.. It looks better suited to pull freight.

[SithMurcielago]

It doesn't look good on American Soil period.

[Chessie8638]

I have to say I like that Rc4 in the Phase III paint. To bad the AEM-7's don't have those porthole windows.

[RSPhilW]

My name is Phil and I have the pleasure of being one of the new artists at RS.com. This is my first time on a Rail forum so be nice. This is also my first American locomative build and I am keen to get it right. My first task is to build the trucks for the AEM-7 I have some pictures but none that show any real detail.

If anyone can help with any details I would be grateful.

[SithMurcielago]

Here phil look at these blueprints of the AEM7 Trucks to help you out. You will have to blow up the pictures though.



If you need more help contact me via email at mizterkewl@aol.com

I'm helping derek as well.

[RSPhilW]

Hi stembuzz, thanks for the image. But unfortunately there isn't enough detail. If I do blow the picture up it will blur heavily.

I'm really thankful for your efforts though.

[micaelcorleone]

My name is Phil and I have the pleasure of being one of the new artists at RS.com. This is my first time on a Rail forum so be nice. This is also my first American locomative build and I am keen to get it right. My first task is to build the trucks for the AEM-7 I have some pictures but none that show any real detail.

Welcome Phil.
Always nice to hear that the RS.com Team is growing. I can't wait to see your work in detail.

[RSPhilW]

Thank you micaelcorleone

[micaelcorleone]

I searched a bit on Google, here's what I've found:

Trucks: http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?4,512621 (unfortunately you have to be a memeber to increase the size )

Body: http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/trains/trains-t-v/16197/view/usa_-_amtrak_aem7/

[SithMurcielago]

That is where I got my source. I hope those diagrams are helpful to you. I also recommending looking at MSTS and NALW's AEM-7s. They have them spot on. It makes things a easier if you look at designs from other games.

Also before I forget Did you ask Adam about the .pdf documents I sent? It may have some clues in it to the trucks. I know they have the Pantos.

[RSPhilW]

Thanks for the support stmbuzz and micaelcorleone. I'll look into those images more.

stmbuzz: I think Adam is still looking through them.

Thanks again.

[SithMurcielago]

No problem post more often and I'm sure we here at RWA can put our minds together and help out.

Hey I did something random and remembered a site that had blueprints. I need someone's help going though them:

http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprints/trains/

http://www.the-blueprints.com/blueprint ... trak_aem7/

As close as you are going to get.