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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jun 3, 2020 4:42:40 GMT -5
Unfortunately our GP7 / GP9 tools are lost. It would have to be a brand new model which is not on the immediate horizon.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 28, 2020 15:37:49 GMT -5
We are not likely to make the SD70 - SD70M locomotives again. Tooling was destroyed by Sanda Kan. We rather tool up a locomotive not previously offered in Z instead than going back to the SD70.
The FP7 is also a long shot. But we will within a year offer F7s
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 28, 2020 15:28:59 GMT -5
There are some rumours that the AZL RS-3s have shipped from China....
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 28, 2020 15:27:09 GMT -5
Yes that would be natural. There is going to be a virtual NTS something we want to be part of. If they let us in, I think we will make a freight car announcement. And it would be a good opportunity to talk about the upcoming SW1500, SD40-2 and the Super Chief as well.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 21, 2020 9:41:48 GMT -5
We will have ATSF F7s ready with the Super Chief. Probably both original numbers and renumbered
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 16, 2020 5:05:30 GMT -5
Hi Frank, Good catch, but we are both correct. The RS3s originally had the yellow rectangular area higher. See delivery photo below: Not sure when the paint update happened, but probably 1957-58.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 15, 2020 5:18:35 GMT -5
We hope to have the first CAD drawings just after the Summer. Will share as soon as they become available. In the mean time we can reveal the most likely railroads to be included in the first run. And no surprise we have the usual suspects: UP, ATSF, BN, C&NW, MILW, Conrail, CP, CSX, BNSF, NS, CN (IC) and B&O Chessie. We are also considering L&N, SOO, WC, RI, FEC and Southern. The second run will include several smaller railroads and different paint scheme variations from the Class 1 railroads. Stay Healthy!
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 15, 2020 2:04:40 GMT -5
Noticed a note on the 3 axle truck. To explain, the RSD-4 and RSD-5 used ALCO Trimount C trucks. Simply stated, all 3 axles were powered. The Trimount truck also had different lengths between the axles. Now ALCO also had locomotives called RSC-2 and RSC-3. It looks very much like an RSD-5, but uses a different 3 axle truck; A-1-A. The middle axle was idle (non-powered). AZL may add the RSC-2/3 in the future based on demand. Mainly export models.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 6, 2020 17:04:30 GMT -5
Forget the rolling stock for now. Once layout is done we will have correct rail equipment running in this east Texas, Louisiana or Mississippi landscape!
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 6, 2020 17:01:37 GMT -5
Erie and/or Erie Lackawanna will be part of run 2. Any preference?
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 3, 2020 15:33:53 GMT -5
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 2, 2020 20:08:25 GMT -5
Have to show a little at the time. The layout is very small. Only 43´x 31´. (or 110cm x 80cm) The layout is almost finished. Will use the rest of the month for small touch ups. That includes backdrop and fitting the track to the other module sections.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 1, 2020 21:40:47 GMT -5
And that's our 18 Railroads included in the first RS3 / RSD5 run. Hoping for Summer delivery. And we will keep you posted. Stay Healthy!
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 1, 2020 21:38:18 GMT -5
D&RGW RS3 Prototype details include: Phase I Body, Bodymounted Numberboards, ALCO AAR Trucks, Dual Bulb Headlight, 1 single + 3 Chime Airhorns, Lengthwise Smokestack and 1400 Gallon Fuel Tank. Roadnumbers: 5202, 5203 & 5204
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 1, 2020 21:36:25 GMT -5
CN RS3 Prototype details include: Phase III Body, Cornerstacked Numberboards, ALCO AAR Trucks, Single Headlight, 3 Chime Airhorn, Crosswise Smokestack and 1400 Gallon Fuel Tank. Roadnumbers: 3000, 3004 & 3019
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