Engines of Amtrak - Siemens ACS-64

Amtrak's Northeast Corridor has long been known for its history of varied motive power. From ol' reliable known as the GG1, to the problematic E60, and then the boxy but speedy AEM-7. However, all of these locomotives eventually faded and had their successors. This would be the case for the AEM-7 and ill-fated HHP-8. As the AEM-7s grew old from being in service since 1978, to the HHP-8s going in for constant unscheduled maintenance, a change was in order. Thus, the Siemens ACS-64 was created to become the new mainstay power of Amtrak's commuter and regional services on the NEC. Today I take a look at these European-inspired locomotives and how they came to be Amtrak's main source of electric power on the east coast.

Sorry this episode took a while to come out! Between some other video projects and college, it really slowed down the progress on this video. Regardless, thanks to everyone who submitted pictures and videos for this episode!

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