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Post by Rob Albritton on Nov 9, 2020 14:20:48 GMT -5
Hi folks, I just received production samples for a brand new tooling product. That means that we probably have one more totally new release for 2020 (although it might slip into 2021) Now, I have a problem. I do a ton of work on product development, but I can never remember our marketing calendar. Yes, I know what is in the pipeline, and pretty much were it is in the development cycle, but I have no idea which ones we have publicly announced! Embarrassing, but true. Can you guys remind me which products we have announced, but not delivered yet?  Thanks, -R |
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Post by markm on Nov 9, 2020 14:59:37 GMT -5
Well from my list (in order of interest):
SW1000/1500
Heavyweight combine
Additional CZ sets
The more nebulous announcements that piqued my interest: GP38-2 with additional road specific options and a lightweight 10-6 sleeper.
Mark
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Post by DAZed on Nov 9, 2020 18:07:33 GMT -5
Mark's list seems about right.
Only other thing that comes to mind (aside from the not-announced-but-in-development Super Chief and SD40-2) were more "alluded to" than announced. Things like possible second run of ES44's eventually, and another round of coalporters was mentioned way back. Those are the two "top-of-mind". I would not classify those an "announced" in my book, but still worth mentioning. I do hope both are on the docket for the next two years.
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Post by oldgrog on Nov 9, 2020 18:12:55 GMT -5
I have seen mention of E8’s in Rock Island and Chesapeake & Ohio liveries, and also F7 in Raymond Loewy Northern Pacific two- tone green.
Also reference to a second run of Alco RS3/RSD5 to include Chicago & North Western, hopefully the preserved #1689. Switchers SW1000/1500, although no mention of road names as yet. There was also mention of Rock Island lightweight coaches I read somewhere on here, and also a strong hint from a dealer of Great Northern lightweights in Big Sky Blue livery.
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Post by Curn on Nov 9, 2020 18:21:46 GMT -5
You have mentioned F7s
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Post by fulingyu on Nov 9, 2020 21:25:07 GMT -5
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Post by bloodynose on Nov 9, 2020 21:36:54 GMT -5
Well, new tooling means new shape not new colors if I'm correct.
So hoping for new locomotives I would bet E7 A&B, F7 A&B or a long shot for the SW1500!
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Post by Rob Albritton on Nov 10, 2020 7:47:11 GMT -5
No. All brass is on pause. We have not found a factory that can produce acceptable quality in Z scale brass. So SBB Ae8/14, and N&W J are on pause. Even if we find a factory, it will then take 1 year minimum to Produce. So don’t hold your breath. |
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Post by markm on Nov 10, 2020 8:57:59 GMT -5
So have we missed anything?
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Post by Rob Albritton on Nov 10, 2020 9:15:24 GMT -5
So have we missed anything? Well, yes! BUT nothing that has not yet been announced. So, I’ve got the sw1500, sd40-2, hw combine, super chief.... everything else is a new run of previously released tolling. Right?  |
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Post by ztrack on Nov 10, 2020 9:41:11 GMT -5
All I know is that I have to go make more space in the Ztrack Office....
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Post by markm on Nov 10, 2020 10:03:07 GMT -5
It seems that the only concrete announcement we haven't discussed is the "big" Fall announcement that was to replace the NTS 2020 reveal. BTW: regarding the SD40-2 you might want to consider CP 5902, the Smokey the Bear anniversary paint: www.trainweb.org/galt-stn/cproster/locomotive/5900s/cp5902smokey.jpgSeems like a simple addition to stock paint and it's a bone for the collectors looking for something unique. All I know is that I have to go make more space in the Ztrack Office.... Just need to sell more... |
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Post by eltiti1 on Nov 10, 2020 10:08:43 GMT -5
So what is the new product sample received ......?
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Post by mrz on Nov 10, 2020 14:43:52 GMT -5
Hold on I think we missed the PA 1’s and E8 B units, or was this just wishful thinking 🤔
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Post by Curn on Nov 10, 2020 15:03:09 GMT -5
Wishful thinking would be a new injection steam engine.
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