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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Oct 27, 2013 15:08:04 GMT -5
Have to admit that some details snuck under my radar. At the end of the design process focus was on other shortcomings, that ended up being fixed. Yes, we have a second run coming, but I think it is too late to do any changes. Originally we were going to use the same company that produced our Challenger, but the cost was out of hand. We would have had to charge the double. But, by having a Chinese brass manufacturer, we have been able to continue with brass. We came very close to end our brass production. If we need to omit or change details in future runs, they will be communicated. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Oct 19, 2013 1:03:45 GMT -5
I am not to happy about fantasy paint schemes myself. Not saying that we will not do those, but the eat up our precious time. I rather then be doing some odd SPs like the SD45 (SD44R) Daylight 7399. But I have to say the F59PHI is a tempting subject. Best, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Oct 3, 2013 15:04:46 GMT -5
Hi, The SD70 chassis is all new. Most of the plastic is the same. We will have spares for the new locomotive. More on this later. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Oct 3, 2013 1:30:48 GMT -5
Yes there will be more brass. First out is another batch of Big Boys. After the 4-8-8-4 we have several options. We will most probably announce a new brass locomotive early next year. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Oct 2, 2013 11:08:18 GMT -5
They are stuck in China. Looks like they will go surface freight which quickly translates into November delivery. We will update as soon as we know more. Sincerely, Hans (AZL)
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 28, 2013 1:38:12 GMT -5
WP, that should be 311 and 313 if I can recall correct. Best, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 22, 2013 16:50:20 GMT -5
Rumor or not, no injection E7s planned. I now regret not making more brass E7s. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 21, 2013 0:21:44 GMT -5
Yes, 80 F3As total, 6100 - 6179, bought in two batches. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 20, 2013 16:57:51 GMT -5
Hmmm. Did SP have any F3s in the Daylight paint scheme? Have not come across any photos yet (roadnumbers 6100 - 6119). Sincerely, Hans
Did I hear Black Widow?
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 16, 2013 4:51:49 GMT -5
The locomotives are just finished in China. We expect shipping within 2 weeks and give us one week of testing before we release the first locomotives. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 9, 2013 12:00:39 GMT -5
At this time we do not have any plans to make track. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Aug 2, 2013 15:54:02 GMT -5
Hi, Our F3A&Bs were announced last year at the Z scale convention in Denver. At this time we hope to have the locomotives released in March. No decision on roadnames, but there will be plenty. Sincerely, Hans (AZL)
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jul 14, 2013 6:47:54 GMT -5
Looking forward to see you all in Atlanta. We plan on showing a preview of our upcoming Light Mikado, Heavy Mikado, SD70, SD70M, SD75I, SD75M, GP7 and GP9. We are promised some fresh plastic of products in progress (earlier announced). There should be a few new product announcements as well. See you next week! Hans
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GP 30's
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jun 27, 2013 17:05:59 GMT -5
We are in a process of changing factories. That will delay the GP30 and RDC runs until end of this year. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jun 20, 2013 0:58:24 GMT -5
We are not quite done with developing our heavyweight passenger cars! Hans (AZL)
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