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AC44's
Sept 7, 2012 1:23:51 GMT -5
Post by hobotim on Sept 7, 2012 1:23:51 GMT -5
Just one Question!!! How Long Till We See Those Huge AC44's Being Released? I've had my inside man contact his inside man and the word is definitely before the 2013 NTS. Fact or Fiction? I have 8 brass C44-9W shells I acquired through some wheeling and dealing! I am wondering if I need to strip the original paint schemes and repaint to BNSF if the new AC44's will not be ready before 2013 NTS. I was asked recently what I was going to run at the 2013 NTS in Atlanta. I said not a dang thing unless I can get some varied motive power other than SD70's. Now that I have the C44-9W shells, I have an out, but will take some work getting there. I'd prefer to purchase new AC44's for 2013 NTS! What's the word? Desperately Seeking an Answer, Hobo Tim
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AC44's
Sept 7, 2012 2:42:34 GMT -5
Post by eagsc7 on Sept 7, 2012 2:42:34 GMT -5
... Sounds to be better in the Locos thread...
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AC44's
Sept 10, 2012 9:37:46 GMT -5
Post by Rob Albritton on Sept 10, 2012 9:37:46 GMT -5
Quick answer: we are working on it. Will they be ready for NTS? I would like to hope so, but I'm not sure I would bet on it.
Don't get me wrong - these are very far from VaporWare. We are working on the tooling now, but this is a complex project, so it's harder to give a delivery date. Only the Mikado and Big Boy have been more complex than the Modern GE.
Best, -Rob
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AC44's
Nov 8, 2012 11:31:02 GMT -5
Post by upmike on Nov 8, 2012 11:31:02 GMT -5
Rob any word on these AC4400's my SD70M's could use a DPU unit
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AC44's
Nov 9, 2012 11:07:24 GMT -5
Post by Rob Albritton on Nov 9, 2012 11:07:24 GMT -5
AC4400 Update.
OK, here is the deal. I'm just as tired of missed dates as you guys (and I believe Hans agrees with me on this) We have a bunch of future projects on the drawing board. We're in the process of requesting bids for ALL of them from our various factories. We used to announce a product once we had given it the green light internally. Going forward, we are going to announce once to tooling is complete and we have the first decoration sample. It's usually still about 3 to 6 months before things ship at that point anyway - plenty of time for pre-orders and people to budget purchases, but not so far out that we run the risk of vapor-ware.
That being said, we have LOTS of projects under consideration - and we've been reading your suggestions - carefully.
Best, -Rob(A) AZL
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Joes
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AC44's
Dec 4, 2012 20:49:19 GMT -5
Post by Joes on Dec 4, 2012 20:49:19 GMT -5
Rob thanks for listening. I think this will be a big hit. Not as big as the steam HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. But seriously, I'd buy a CNW AC4400.
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AC44's
Dec 5, 2012 5:57:58 GMT -5
Post by domi on Dec 5, 2012 5:57:58 GMT -5
One question that may be stupid, I know.... To this day, are undecs in a future plan? I'm already thinking about a couple of Ferrosur units for my future mexican layout...
Dom
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AC44's
Dec 5, 2012 9:36:38 GMT -5
Post by cjhayes2424 on Dec 5, 2012 9:36:38 GMT -5
".......But seriously, I'd buy a CNW AC4400." 2nd that!
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AC44's
Jan 12, 2013 0:45:22 GMT -5
Post by subwayaz on Jan 12, 2013 0:45:22 GMT -5
Well whenever they come out I'm sure they will be well detailed as the other Locos I've purchased from AZL. And I'll be in for one. Humm SP ran those Yep, Yep
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AC44's
Jan 17, 2013 8:38:32 GMT -5
Post by mgatdog on Jan 17, 2013 8:38:32 GMT -5
It's nice to see all the steam locos that are now being released. But I like Diesel power. Bring on the AC's. LOL If I want to hear any steam sounds at my house.I just tell my wife I bought some z stuff.HER RESPONSE IS "YOU SPENT HOW MUCH".
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AC44's
Jan 17, 2013 21:28:52 GMT -5
Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 17, 2013 21:28:52 GMT -5
It's nice to see all the steam locos that are now being released. But I like Diesel power. Bring on the AC's. LOL If I want to hear any steam sounds at my house.I just tell my wife I bought some z stuff.HER RESPONSE IS "YOU SPENT HOW MUCH". 2013 will be the year of the diesel. ...and steam!!!
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AC44's
Jan 22, 2013 3:10:47 GMT -5
Post by domi on Jan 22, 2013 3:10:47 GMT -5
Rob, what about the question I asked on December 5th?
Dom
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AC44's
Jan 22, 2013 12:36:52 GMT -5
Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 22, 2013 12:36:52 GMT -5
Probably no Undecs because there were not that many roads that operated the AC44.
In other words, we plan on doing ALL OF THEM!!!! (Including Ferrosur)
;D ;D ;D
Cheers, -Rob(A) AZL
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AC44's
Jan 25, 2013 17:54:55 GMT -5
Post by Joes on Jan 25, 2013 17:54:55 GMT -5
Good, that means there will be a CNW in the bunch. I'll be getting one of these.
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Feb 11, 2013 0:55:02 GMT -5
Post by domi on Feb 11, 2013 0:55:02 GMT -5
In other words, we plan on doing ALL OF THEM!!!! (Including Ferrosur) Woouuuaaahhhhh!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D Dom
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