GEC's Layout Progress

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Oh boy, yet another model to add to the roster! I just picked up an undecorated AEM7 electric. My plan is to modify it to be an AEM7-AC. the AC variants are recent rebuilds of the old AEM7s so that they run on AC power, as opposed to DC. These modifications require heavy modification to the roof, and ditch lights (which are tricky, since they are mounted recessed in the face of the locomotive). As it turns out, one of my standard AEM7 models has been modified to be an AC unit, which means a renumbering. While its not hard to modify the locomotive, repainting it WOULD be a problem. Its easier to renumber.

This rebuild also increased the horsepower of the engine from 7000 to 8,0000 HP. I hope that i can fill the larger roof boxes with lead to help increase the weight. Anyway i can make it heavier will help it.

Here are some protoype Photos-

the AEM7-AC



a "Standard" AEM7.