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Post by ztrack on Nov 2, 2017 7:05:16 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE November 2017 New Release – Part 1 ES44AC – Ferromex: 62404-1 Ferromex ES44AC 4659 62404-2 Ferromex ES44AC 4696 62404-3 Ferromex ES44AC 4698 EMD GP38-2 - KCS: 62520-1 KCS GP38-2 1902 62520-2 KCS GP38-2 1917 62520-3 KCS GP38-2 2025 Gunderson 60’ High-cube Boxcar singles - TTX: Released originally in July of 2008, the 60’ Gunderson high-cube was AZL’s first freight car release. These were released as runner packs of four cars only. They lacked the AutoLatchTM couplers found on all AZL cars today. This year, AZL has put the remaining cars from inventory through a rebuild program. We have equipped all the cars with AZL’s AutoLatchTM couplers. We have also repackaged the cars as singles. The following cars are available. Supplies are limited: 91401-1 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660052 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-2 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660086 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-3 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660293 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-4 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 661167 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-5 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660106 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-6 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660154 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-7 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660315 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-8 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660492 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-9 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660534 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-10 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660567 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-11 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 660936 Single with AutoLatch Couplers 91401-12 TTX 60 Gunderson High Cube 661011 Single with AutoLatch Couplers See the American Z Line sites for more information on these and other AZL products. www.americanzline.comwww.azldirect.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Nov 2, 2017 7:04:53 GMT -5
Yeah after the Jabba the Hut comment, I almost cancelled the release... You better watch it people... Oh for the record, there are some high ABV pumpkin beers out there. All hail the Pumpking! New releases are online and announcements made!
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Post by ztrack on Oct 31, 2017 20:13:56 GMT -5
So how easy is it to install a Digitrax decoder in an AZL loco? See for yourself!
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Oct 30, 2017 16:45:03 GMT -5
Hey some clarification on the topic. AZL is NOT the distributor for Rokuhan. Ztrack Distribution is the distributor for Rokuhan as well as AZL. Ztrack is a completely separate company from AZL.
As for the Shorty's Ztrack Distribution is taking reservations for the Shorty line. We are anticipating they will be available around the end of November which is when we expect our next shipment from Rokuhan. You can order them direct through the Ztrack sites, or through any of our authorized dealers such as those mentioned on this thread.
The Shorty's are Rokuhan's 'toy' line. The details will be limited. The powered chassis are very straight forward. I do see a lot of potential with the Shorty chassis. I am sure we will see aftermarket shells pop up for them.
As for the coupler, Rokuhan's A019 couplers will work with AZL and MTL products. I expect the couplers on the Shorty to be easily swapped out with the A019s.
Rob K (The Ztrack Rob)
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Post by ztrack on Oct 19, 2017 21:29:59 GMT -5
Well what took you so long???
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Post by ztrack on Oct 19, 2017 19:40:08 GMT -5
The new run of RDCs have a very different design than the first runs. The electric pickup has changed considerable with leads actually soldered to the trucks. This can cause a some binding should the wires from the trucks fall between the chassis and shell. Noise is typical though. As the RDCs break in, they will run quite and smoother.
Jeff does bring up a good point. What is the radius you are running them on? Tight radius will cause binding issues.
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Oct 19, 2017 19:37:08 GMT -5
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Post by ztrack on Oct 16, 2017 6:39:04 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE October 2017 New Release – Part 2 ES44AC – NS – Nickel Plate Road: 62411-4 NS-Heritage Nickel Plate ES44AC 8100 Photo shows optional plow installed. Budd – RDCs – New York Central: 62201-1 NYC Budd RDC M450 62201-2 NYC Budd RDC M457 62201-3 NYC Budd RDC M462 NEW BODY STYLE – 40’ Outside braced boxcar! Previewed during the National Train Show in August, AZL is excited to announce that the 40’ outside braced boxcars are here! And for the second release, we bring you the SLSF (Frisco)! A single, a two-pack and a four-pack is available. Each car has unique road numbers. 903101-1 SLSF (Frisco) 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 34329 903171-1 SLSF (Frisco) 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 34331, 34332 913101-1 SLSF (Frisco) 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 34328, 34339, 34340, 34243 The cars feature etched metal walkways, doors that open, blackened metal wheels, fine printing and AZL’s AutoLatchTM couplers. See the American Z Line sites for more information on these and other AZL products. www.americanzline.comwww.azldirect.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Oct 7, 2017 12:28:40 GMT -5
Okay it has been a few months! Here is the updated low qty report for October 2017. We have less than 4x of the following items in stock. 2602-1 PRR Passenger cars 6 Car PS Passenger car set 50108-1 ATSF Class 3160 - Mikado 3160 Black 62101-1 UP GP30 701 62601-1S ATSF E8 A 82 82A A-B Set 62604-2 NYC E8 A 4040 62608-1 L&N E8 A 794 62609-1 MILW E9 A 30A 63110-3 NS SD70ACe 1068 Heritage - Erie 63110-9 NS SD70ACe 1072 Heritage - Illinois Terminal 63123-1 FEC, Rail America SD70M-2 105 Safety Cab 63205-4 GN SD45 410 7003F-1 Metrolink F59PHI 885 Set - Bombardiers 71101-3 Lake Vinyard 10-1-2 Pullman Sleeper PS Green 71604-4 SOUTHERN PACIFIC AF268-Z05E (Baggage) SP 6448 SP Dark Olive 71713-2 CN Paired Window Coach CN Green/Black - 989 71913-2 CN RPO 9694 MAIL & EXPRESS 90108-1 BN BethGon Coalporter 533624, 533627, 533628, 533632 Set 1 90151-1 RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 990965, 991053, 991184, 992422 Set 1 90151-3 RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 992122, 972887, 973002, 980553 Set 3 90261-1 ATSF PC&F Beer Reefer 691657, 691659, 691649, 691664 Set 1 90302-2 BN ACF 3-Bay 458397, 458429, 481691, 481700 Set 2 - BN green livery 903416-2 Bethlehem Steel NSC Coil Car 170710 Single Car 91004-1 ETTX - BN Tri Level Auto Rack 802154, 802719, 802768, 802937 Set 1 91101-7B RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 991053 2x Bulldozers 91101-7G RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 973002 2x Bulldozers 911023-1 DODX 89' Flat 41064 2x M2A2s loads 91109-2F RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 990965 2x M548 (sand yellow) 91109-2G RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 980553 2x M548 (sand yellow) 91257-1 DJJX 3564 Gondola 9928 Single 91305-3 BNSF ACF 3-Bay 402005 Single 91950-2 SP Tri Level Auto Rack 517047 Single - car 2 92019-02 WP C-30-5 bay window 440 921001-2 D&RGW Wide vision caboose 1507 These items can be ordered direct, or contact an authorized AZL dealer. www.azldirect.comRob
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Oct 5, 2017 16:41:07 GMT -5
Post by ztrack on Oct 5, 2017 16:41:07 GMT -5
We have a couple of different programs for dealers. First, dealers receive announcements the same day we post the new items on the forums. At that time, we open our dealer portal to start accepting orders for these items. Dealers have a choice to take part of our standing order program. Dealers such as Klein have agreed to take a set amount of locos, cars and sets of each new item. These dealers typically get their new items before the announcements are made. This is one of the benefits of being a dealer with a standing order. We also have dealers who take part in our subscription programs such as the the NS Heritage program. These dealers will also be the first to receive these new items. So there you have it.
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Oct 5, 2017 13:48:21 GMT -5
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Post by ztrack on Oct 5, 2017 13:48:21 GMT -5
Sooooo all will be clear in two weeks. But lets say M B Klein may have received their allotment early and jumped the gun on releasing these...
I was going to jump in earlier, but I love all the conspiracy theories!!!
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Oct 1, 2017 12:23:48 GMT -5
Yes you do! You have to love that you can model the true train in Z scale, all 36 cars..
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Oct 1, 2017 8:12:53 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE October 2017 New Release – Part 1 ES44AC – CSX: 62403-1 CSX ES44AC 3112 62403-2 CSX ES44AC 3113 62403-3 CSX ES44AC 3142 Genesis P42 - Amtrak: AZL has released these two Amtrak Phase V Genesis P42s. These particular road numbers are assigned to AutoTrain service. 63502-5 Amtrak - AutoTrain assigned GE P42 Genesis 818 Phase V 63502-6 Amtrak - AutoTrain assigned GE P42 Genesis 835 Phase V Amtrak® Licensed Products. Amtrak® is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Greenville 60’ Boxcars - NS: 914202-1 NS Greenville 60´ Boxcar Set 655181, 655184, 655189, 655190 904202-1 NS Greenville 60´ Boxcar Single 655188 See the American Z Line sites for more information on these and other AZL products. www.americanzline.comwww.azldirect.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Sept 26, 2017 7:29:41 GMT -5
For US structures, check out Showcase Miniatures. They are offering some amazing kits and accessories for Z, all too scale. Here is the link: www.showcaseminiatures.netI am a big fan of their work. The O H Wright & Co kit was just released this month. You may also want to take a look at Bob Mitchel's kit reviews in Ztrack. If there is a particular kit you are interested in, Bob may have reviewed it. He offers great analysis and tips on building Z scale kits. Rob
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Post by ztrack on Sept 25, 2017 16:21:15 GMT -5
You may want to reach out to John Cubbin at ztrains.com. He is preparing to release a line of plug and play lighting for Z scale. You can email him at:
john@raildig.com
Rob
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