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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 17:06:09 GMT -5
Hello everybody, including Santa  . Can I hope that AZL will ever manufacture "vintage" NH locos (other than Budd's) ? I remember that the first F version Märklin sold in HO in the 60's (!) existed in two versions : ATSF and New-Haven, and this one looked fine ! |
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Post by Rob Albritton on Dec 16, 2017 18:13:18 GMT -5
Hello everybody, including Santa . Can I hope that AZL will ever manufacture "vintage" NH locos (other than Budd's) ? I remember that the first F version Märklin sold in HO in the 60's (!) existed in two versions : ATSF and New-Haven, and this one looked fine ! Hans and I like The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad quite a bit. Yes, you can expect more NH models in the future. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 1:40:02 GMT -5
Thanks to Hans and Rob ; I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
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Post by smr on Dec 17, 2017 1:46:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 3:05:02 GMT -5
Thanks, but :
1) This GP9 already generated its own topic ; conclusion : too expensive for an used loco that needs total service !
2) I gave up the idea of MTL locos : I read that the contact springs to the motor are very difficult to unmount and that these spare parts (if they "fly away" : Murphy ... ) are not easy to find ! These locos seem to be in an "end of life" phase.
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Post by domi on Dec 17, 2017 5:08:29 GMT -5
I indeed once serviced one of my MTL Geeps and I agree, I found dealing with these small springs rather tricky. I now plan to perform "simplified" servicing on my MTL hood units, simply opening truck sections, cleaning axles and copper contacts, then setting them back in place and lubing gearings. But nothing up towards the chassis.
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Post by smr on Dec 17, 2017 5:54:37 GMT -5
I indeed once serviced one of my MTL Geeps and I agree, I found dealing with these small springs rather tricky. I now plan to perform "simplified" servicing on my MTL hood units, simply opening truck sections, cleaning axles and copper contacts, then setting them back in place and lubing gearings. But nothing up towards the chassis. Dom Sorry guys, I did not know that you really want to run your MTL engine, they are usually nowadays just collector items. If you want to play with them, you are better of to buy the skins at eg Anthony‘s Z scale Monster for $32 and use your favorite GP7 chassis from AZL. Best, Sven |
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Post by markm on Dec 17, 2017 11:11:13 GMT -5
Hans and I like The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad quite a bit. Yes, you can expect more NH models in the future. It would seem that Rob(A) has given us a very heavily wrapped Christmas present. NH never ran any of the locomotives that are in the current AZL roster (AZL has previously announced the GP7/9 as being retired). So it would seem that this qualifies as a new product announcement.  So what will it be? FA/B? PA/B? U25B? SW1200? RDC3? Should we play 20 questions?  Mark |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 12:23:30 GMT -5
GP7/9 retired ? "Previously announced" : Where and when ? And : what GP's for friends of "vintage" ? The 50's/early 60's were the golden age of railroads ! And : are there other retirements planned ?  |
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Post by markm on Dec 17, 2017 12:51:34 GMT -5
I didn't find the original post but this one comes with an explanation: www.azlforum.com/thread/773/gp-38s-second-roundOne needs to read all the AZL posts as Rob(A) and Hans drop little pearls in them. I suppose that the implication could be that AZL will reintroduce the GP7/9, but there have been many requests for all the models I suggested. Mark |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 12:55:13 GMT -5
Does the MTL shell fit "1 to 1" onto the AZL chassis ?
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Post by mgatdog on Dec 17, 2017 12:59:40 GMT -5
MTL And AZL GP7/9 are all retired . That's why I have spare New MTL GP's. So if one ever wears out. I just would swap shells and a new engine. Knock on wood I've have yet to do that. I have been running them for few years with just basic clean and oil.
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Post by smr on Dec 17, 2017 14:40:22 GMT -5
MTL And AZL GP7/9 are all retired . That's why I have spare New MTL GP's. So if one ever wears out. I just would swap shells and a new engine. Knock on wood I've have yet to do that. I have been running them for few years with just basic clean and oil. I don't know how you define "retired" when an AZL dealer such as Zscalemonster has every road name and number ever produced by AZL available? Best, Sven |
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Post by shamoo737 on Dec 17, 2017 14:42:56 GMT -5
You can still get brand new MTL GP9s. I know hobby shops have them with Oregon air.
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Post by smr on Dec 17, 2017 15:02:31 GMT -5
One needs to read all the AZL posts as Rob(A) and Hans drop little pearls in them. I suppose that the implication could be that AZL will reintroduce the GP7/9, but there have been many requests for all the models I suggested. Mark I agree Mark, that they will change the supplier but not that they (AZL) have given up on GP7/9: Nov 21, 2016 9:04:40 GMT 1 Hans Riddervold (AZL) said: That is correct. No more GP7s and GP9s in their present plastic. We have unresolved issues with a former supplier and they are sitting on the molds. We rather produce a new GP chassis in the future than to pursue the old molds on unfavourable and not particularly ethical terms. |
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