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Post by billmock on Aug 2, 2017 13:05:34 GMT -5
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Post by billmock on Aug 2, 2017 12:16:03 GMT -5
It's now summer here in the Sierra Nevada's and the popular Amtrak California Zephyr is making its run over the famed Donner Pass. I added a Marklin Baggage Car to create a bit more realistic look to this train.
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Post by billmock on Aug 2, 2017 9:28:19 GMT -5
Fresh from the shops, BNSF 6430 makes its first trip out West, still clean and shiny. With minor modifications, she can maneuver through the tight 145mm curves of Donner Pass with ease. Thanks AZL! These ES44AC's are GREAT!!! Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on Jul 4, 2017 23:19:32 GMT -5
BUT, BUT, BUT... There were almost 100 BNSF ES44DC locomotives delivered in Heritage II paint. It appears that BNSF 7650 - 7743 (except 7687 which was used to test the Swoosh logo and 7695 which had a one-of-a-kind "Golden Swoosh" logo) all had H2 paint. Now we need to confirm that there were no EXTERNAL differences between the ES44AC and ES44DC, and it may be possible to produce the BNSF ES44DC in H2. Research continues... [/quote] Just last month, I caught BNSF 7737 running through the Dolores Yard in Carson, CA. Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on Jun 22, 2017 22:56:56 GMT -5
We have 3 road numbers, but not sure if all will be released at the same time. They probably will since only 210 BNSF locomotives are part of the first run. Only 210 units? You're killing me Hans. I guess I'd better jump on it NOW! Thanks for the "heads up," Hans. Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on May 23, 2017 20:50:25 GMT -5
It's up on the American Z Line site!
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Post by billmock on Apr 1, 2017 17:11:04 GMT -5
For reference: I received an extra truck in all of my SD70ACe and E8A locomotives. But I did not receive any extra trucks in any of my SD70M/75M and SD45 locomotives. I hope that helps. And I use a Zuron Track Cutter to nip off the coupler box to reduce the chance of any plastic shards from sawing, getting into the gears. Anthony at ZScaleMonster has an excellent instruction page at: www.zscalemonster.com/azl/61000/sd70-plows.htm
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Post by billmock on Apr 1, 2017 9:17:19 GMT -5
Oh! But that Greenville has a nice, un-painted, galvanized roof. Nice touch AZL!
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Post by billmock on Apr 1, 2017 8:53:43 GMT -5
Is it April 1st already? My, my... and Shamoo just made a big splash. I'll tell you... this is the first year that I'm actually looking forward to April 15th. Tax Day? No. ES44 day! Why does it feel so much better to give my money to AZL, rather than the IRS? Come on April 15th! Come on...
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Post by billmock on Jan 18, 2017 19:52:14 GMT -5
Hi Mark, I found this about the transition sleeper cars on Railroad.net. They are also known as passenger-dorm cars and are numbered as the AMTK 39000 series. Bill Mock
Postby CHI_Amtrak_Fan ยป Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:16 pm
The 620 sleeper is the transition sleeper that transitions the high level doors of most superliner equipment to the lower level doors of the baggage car ahead. Many will refer to this car as the Trans-Dorm because it serves this transition purpose and holds the crew roomettes.
Picture of Transition Sleeper
The rough layout of the transition sleeper is:
**forward direction of travel** Crew roomettes Center of car with stairs to lower level 23--24 21--22 19--20 17--18 C---T/S **backwards direction of travel** Where C=Coffee station (seldom used) T/S= Toilet/Shower
All of the roomettes sold in the Transition Sleeper are on the upper level. Since all transition sleepers are Superliner II equipment, and Amtrak began selling rooms to the public only in the last couple of years, I found that the roomettes were in excellent shape.
So, Looks like you're going to need to change your other reservation too!
David Z Last edited by CHI_Amtrak_Fan on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:25 pm, edited 1 time in total. CHI_Amtrak_Fan Posts: 19 Joined: Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:08 pm Location: Chicago, IL
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Post by billmock on Jan 10, 2017 10:40:48 GMT -5
I know that they're not on the list, but I'd love a bunch of old GE 4 and 6 axle units to mix in with all of my EMD units. Thanks! Bill
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Post by billmock on Dec 8, 2016 22:03:56 GMT -5
Here is an overview Bill sent me years ago. GREAT work-at play "The cat is out of the bag!" Yup, yup. That's it, Jeff. All tucked away in a little drawer. And as you may be able to see, the track's inner loop is very tight, using 145mm curved track. Previous to a few weeks ago, these six axle locomotives would not go through these curves without derailing. Well, a little sanding to the back sides of the steps and sanding off the corners of the coupler boxes fixed that. Now the trucks rotate the required degrees of rotation and the locomotives can run through all of the 145mm curves just fine. This also works for many of the longer rail cars as well, like the new Superliners, reefers, beer cars, etc. So those of you with small layouts, give this a try. Sure, they look a little funny rounding the tight curves, but it allows you to run many of the newer, longer cars and locomotives. Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on Dec 7, 2016 21:38:14 GMT -5
Thanks Rob! Then you might like these photos too. Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on Dec 6, 2016 22:32:41 GMT -5
Thanks Hans! This run of SD70ACe and SD70M-2 are perfect and set a new standard for Z scale locomotives. Thank you very much! Bill Mock
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Post by billmock on Dec 6, 2016 22:18:47 GMT -5
So with a little sanding to knock off the corner of the coupler boxes, the trucks gain a few more degrees of rotation. And that's all it takes to get through my 145mm curves. So now the Amtrak California Zephyr can run through Truckee. Bill Mock
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