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Post by ztrack on Sept 2, 2018 8:23:07 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE September 2018 New Releases SD70M and SD75i Upgrade Program AZL is excited to bring back our first run of SD70M and SD75i locomotives. Originally released starting in 2006, these locomotives brought modern 6-axle North American locomotives to the rails. The locomotives have been sold out for many years. We have had quite a few requests to re-release the original variants. Using original shells that we had on hand, AZL has upgraded these locomotives and can now offer a very limited run of each of the first run of road names. The rebuilt SD70Ms and SD75is feature a new chassis (as used in the 2014 run of SD70Ms and SD75is), new trucks, AZL’s standard PCB, upgraded directional controlled LEDs and AutoLatch TM couplers. Our first release is BNSF in the classic war bonnet paint scheme. Three road numbers are available: 6105-1 BNSF SD75i 8276 War Bonnet 6105-2 BNSF SD75i 8285 War Bonnet 6105-3 BNSF SD75i 8294 War Bonnet Supplies are very limited. 1937 40’ AAR Boxcars – New York Central! AZL is offering classic NYC 1937 40’ AAR boxcars for September! A runner pack, two-pack and single car is being released. 904311-1 NYC 1937 40´ AAR Box Car 157239 Single 904381-1 NYC 1937 40´ AAR Box Car 157206, 157231 Two-pack 914311-1 NYC 1937 40´ AAR Box Car 157200, 157202, 157204, 157237 Set 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 ciccino on Sept 3, 2018 3:54:45 GMT -5
SD75i. A beloved return! :-) Will these special runs be available for sale on the usual distribution channels (i.e., retailers) or only via AZL Direct?
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Post by markm on Sept 3, 2018 9:00:23 GMT -5
The locomotives are a very nice surprise.
One question: Since you are reusing the model numbers, how can we tell the difference between the original and new-and-improved version?
Mark
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Post by ztrack on Sept 3, 2018 9:10:18 GMT -5
The SD70M / SD75i program is available through authorized dealers. If we have enough to offer them on AZL Direct, they will appear there as well. The BNSF war bonnets were the most limited of the rebuilds. They sold out in minutes here at Ztrack Distribution. This was no surprise. Look for the next version to be released October 1st.
These are not reprinted units. These are the original shells and packaging from the original run. The only way you will be able to tell is take the shell off and examine the chassis. One give away is that the PCBs in the rebuild programs are black. Also the LEDs are bluish, not yellowish.
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Sept 13, 2018 10:45:23 GMT -5
For those wondering, there will not be a part 2 this month. New announcements will be coming October 1st.
Rob
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