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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Feb 24, 2013 10:19:33 GMT -5
We are. Light Mikados will be first out. Locomotives should ship soon. Sincerely, Hans (AZL)
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Joes
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Post by Joes on Mar 15, 2013 16:06:05 GMT -5
Beware the Ides of march....unless mikados are being released! This weekend...maybe? I am waiting and wanting.
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Post by pray59 on Mar 20, 2013 17:18:04 GMT -5
Best guess right now is Feb /March of 2013. Any updates on the best guess? ;D
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Post by markm on Mar 26, 2013 9:42:07 GMT -5
Robert, I may be speaking out of turn, but I heard a rumor they'll be announced next Monday. However, my understanding is that there are a couple of minor issues associated with the first production run: In a cost cutting measure, the factory used some plastic they had left over from last October. As a result, the boiler will glow an erie green. Additionally, there were some translation issues regarding the first road name, so the initial release will be for "YunYan Pacific." But don't worry, the replacement run has already been built and it's in a plane bound for the U.S. a 787 Dreamliner.
Mark
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Post by wrzjeff on Apr 1, 2013 0:27:09 GMT -5
Robert, I may be speaking out of turn, but I heard a rumor they'll be announced next Monday. However, my understanding is that there are a couple of minor issues associated with the first production run: In a cost cutting measure, the factory used some plastic they had left over from last October. As a result, the boiler will glow an erie green. Additionally, there were some translation issues regarding the first road name, so the initial release will be for "YunYan Pacific." But don't worry, the replacement run has already been built and it's in a plane bound for the U.S. a 787 Dreamliner. Mark Shouldn't you have posted this tomorrow?
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Post by markm on Apr 1, 2013 11:38:30 GMT -5
I always like to get an early start!
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Post by Rob Albritton on Apr 2, 2013 9:45:54 GMT -5
Quick Mikado update:
Looks like early May. Switching from plastic gears to metal gears. It runs better with the metal gears (although the worm will remain plastic)
Best, -Rob(A) AZL
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Post by pray59 on Apr 3, 2013 20:40:38 GMT -5
Awesome news! Metal gears!
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Post by trainboy4 on Apr 17, 2013 19:58:22 GMT -5
I want to buy a bounch of these. Depending on the price of course. I hope for CB&Q, UP & SP
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Post by trainboy4 on Apr 18, 2013 10:50:55 GMT -5
I hope you can double head these guys.
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Post by pray59 on May 7, 2013 14:31:52 GMT -5
Haha! You know why I am here... It's early-mid May and I'm needing an update?
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Post by Rob Albritton on May 7, 2013 14:55:43 GMT -5
Haha! You know why I am here... It's early-mid May and I'm needing an update? Hans is traveling to China this month. We should have a firm date for Mikado delivery after his visit. Best, -Rob(A) AZL
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Post by BAZman on May 7, 2013 22:23:50 GMT -5
Just be brutally honest when you get back. I know this has been an ordeal.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 9, 2013 9:15:02 GMT -5
As it happens, I am in China during final assembly. The only other product we have had that any of us witnessed on the line was the AC-12. I will be sure to post an update on this thread as soon as I have seen the Mikados. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by BAZman on May 9, 2013 17:07:39 GMT -5
Close, soooo o o o o o close. A little bit smaller tho. Maybe get 2 out of that beast.
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