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Post by ztrack on Dec 26, 2018 12:50:06 GMT -5
Looking for a starter set, but not seeing the road name or locomotive of your choice? No problem! We will create custom starter set with the locomotive and road names that you are most interested in. Just email us at: robkluz@ztrack.com Let us know the following: Locomotive road name and engine type. If you would like 3 cars for 6 cars. We will take it from there. What will happen is that we will add a mix of cars appropriate for your locomotive and era. Those selecting 3 cars will get the basic package. This will come with the following: locomotive 3x mixed cars Rokuhan RC02 controller Rokuhan R028 track oval Rokuhan A002 railing ramp If you select the 6 car package, the set will include: locomotive 6x mixed cars Rokuhan RC03 controller Rokuhan A028 adapter Rokuhan R028 track oval Rokuhan R047 track extension set with siding Rokuhan A002 railing ramp A 1 year subscription to Ztrack Magazine (domestic orders only) We have just worked up a special UP SD70M package for one customer and have another proposal out for a Conrail GP30 set. Look for the UP SD70M set to be offered on AZL Direct very soon. Check out the listing of available sets at: www.azldirect.com/starter-packagesRob |
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Post by markm on Dec 27, 2018 13:43:42 GMT -5
Rob,
While they're a bit late for me, I've always thought your starter sets were a great way to introduce people to Z. A lot less expensive than the solution from another manufacturer.
But have you considered a couple of passenger starter sets? The SP East Side can be modelled with just an E9 and heavyweight coach; Their SF Peninsula Commuter by a GP9 and a couple of heavyweight coaches; The westbound Senator by the RDC and a mail storage heavyweight. Amtrak's Portland section of the Empire Builder can be accurately represented by a P42 with a sleeper, lounge and a coach or two. I know of a number of east coast trains that were various combinations of heavyweight baggage, RPO, coaches and the occasional parlor car, pulled by GPs and even a Mikado.
Something to consider...
Mark
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Post by ztrack on Dec 27, 2018 14:27:50 GMT -5
Mark absolutely! Notice how I didn't mention 'freight' when I talked about rolling stock. We are open to anything!
Rob
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Post by markm on Dec 28, 2018 9:36:33 GMT -5
Rob,
The thing is that these are starter sets. There are assumptions here. First that the requester has a knowledge of railroads beyond "those handsome orange locomotives" as well as a knowledge of the wide variety of Z rolling stock available. That isn't going always going to be the case. You have a wide variety of sample freight starter sets that can be used as a basis of a custom quote, but no example passenger set. Maybe it's time for one?
Mark
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Post by fulingyu on Dec 28, 2018 23:36:37 GMT -5
Maybe something along the lines of an E8/9 3 car set with matching baggage, coach, and sleeper. Or a 6 car option with the basic 3 car set but add the rpo, diner, and observation. Unfortunately, you're out of some of the popular E8/9 road names (UP, SF) so maybe you could sub the F3AB sets for those lines (?). Or you could just produce more passenger locos  . Just kidding since I know you're still looking for a factory for future production. Still waiting on those streamliners. |
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Post by markm on Dec 29, 2018 11:33:54 GMT -5
There are so many possibilities. My general thoughts would be baggage, RPO (or mail storage or coach)and a coach as being the most common configuration. And we haven't even touched on express freight.
Of course there are the F59 sets. Just add track and controller...
Mark
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Post by ztrack on Jan 14, 2019 19:51:28 GMT -5
 We just posted this all new UP SD70M starter set. It was designed around a customer request. They can be ordered on AZL Direct: www.azldirect.com/AZLUPSD70-1We will be posting a Mikado starter set soon. This is another custom one for a customer! Rob |
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Post by husafreak on May 7, 2019 0:13:20 GMT -5
I decided to add an American loco to my collection and got the Ztrack UP GP7 set. I thing it is a smoking deal. And I just love that UP color scheme. After getting it and deciding I really do love the strictly business look of the old "Geep" I was reading a picture book on American trains and realized just how prevalent multiple engines are. I contacted Rob and he graciously offered to make up a second AZL UP GP7 starter set with different road numbers and cars that complement what I already have. I'm not sure what to do with all these Rokuhan tracks and controllers (yeah right) but since they are effectively free it's not a problem. Thanks again to Rob for making up these "flexible" starter sets for repeat customers, pretty cool.
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Post by markm on May 7, 2019 10:50:41 GMT -5
You know that by the early 1960s UP was using GP7s on some of their less patronized trains, so a LW baggage car and a couple of coaches would also be a reasonable starter set.
As far as a use for the Rokuhan track and controllers, the solution is simple: bigger layout, multiple trains.
Mark
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Post by cwrr on May 7, 2019 15:03:49 GMT -5
The UP's train from Hinkle OR, to Spokane, WA that connected with the "City of Portland", was known locally as the "City of Hinkle" and ran for along time with Geeps and passenger cars. Be a good small train to model!
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Post by cwrr on May 7, 2019 15:08:16 GMT -5
The Pocatello, ID to Butte, MT "Butte Special" was nearly the same, just a little bigger in consists. F3's ABA style, then Geeps in later years.
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. Just kidding since I know you're still looking for a factory for future production.
