SubaruWRX Posted January 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2009 A saw a AEM 7 passing the South Norwalk station on Friday I did not check the number but what I did notice was both front and rear panographs were up.. and the 2nd AEM 7 that went by only had one up.. Is that something that they always do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted January 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2009 If one of the pantographs isnt collecting enough current they will put the second one up, it could also be a gear failure. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruWRX Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted January 3, 2009 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dre Day Posted January 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2009 :nec:Im not sure where you were but in a case like that it could have been weather related. I remember i came up with a AEM7 and when I came into Trenton I was told to put the Front pantograph up. When it rains and its cold you may get some ice forming on the wires. The Front panto usually knocks the sleet off while the rear collects the power. In the case of two motors you only need one up because the lead motor is doing all of the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted January 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2009 :nec:Im not sure where you were but in a case like that it could have been weather related. I remember i came up with a AEM7 and when I came into Trenton I was told to put the Front pantograph up. When it rains and its cold you may get some ice forming on the wires. The Front panto usually knocks the sleet off while the rear collects the power. In the case of two motors you only need one up because the lead motor is doing all of the work. Thank you for clearing that up. I had no idea it was in icy weather or i would have suggested that! I loves me those toasters! - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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