And now for something different
Feb 28, 2021 8:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Feb 28, 2021 8:35:41 GMT -5
ATSF Lamy, New Mexico Depot
AZL have not done structures since 2009. It is not our main focus and there are several high-quality Z scale structure providers out there.
But we are going to have a second try. So, I asked our longtime friend Andy Hart to have a go at it. This is new territory for him, but with his Z scale Panzer skills I am sure he can come up with a great product. Initial discussions have been on whether we should do a kit or finished model. It will be a finished model and will be made from a mix of resin and brass.
Now, why Lamy New Mexico? Asked myself the same question at first, so bear with my ramblings. Lamy was one of the 14 stops of the ATSF Super Chief. Both westbound and eastbound trains stopped during daylight hours. ATSF also ran the Chief and El Capitan on the same route. So for a railfan back in the days or a modeller, 6 passenger trains could be witnessed during a short 6 hour span. Below arrival times from the ATSF 1958 timetable:
Eastbound Chief 10:00 AM
Westbound Chief 1:00 PM
Eastbound El Capitan 2:11 PM
Eastbound Super Chief 2:38 PM
Westbound El Capitan 2:50 PM
Westbound Super Chief 3:47 PM
In addition ATSF "The Grand Canyon" would also make stops at Lamy.
Further, Lamy is right around the corner from Santa Fe NM. The ATSF Chicago to LA route passed 18 miles to the east of Santa Fe and a cut-off line was constructed between Lamy and Santa Fe. And there you have it! The fit for the Super Chief could hardly be better.
Now back to Andy and our AZL structure. Expect the price to be around $70-75. Initial volumes will be low with probably late 2021 delivery. We will make two versions, one ATSF 1950s and a current Amtrak era. Robert Kluz will start a reservation list and please let us know by mid May how many building(s) you would like and which version(s). We will work closely with the ATSF historical society to get colors and artwork correct.
Feel free to browse the web about Lamy. There is a great layout made by dane Carsten Lundsten in N scale that serves as an inspiration. On a footnote, the cut-off railroad to Santa Fe was recently sold. Expect great things to happen in Lamy since George RR Martin is one of the buyers!
AZL have not done structures since 2009. It is not our main focus and there are several high-quality Z scale structure providers out there.
But we are going to have a second try. So, I asked our longtime friend Andy Hart to have a go at it. This is new territory for him, but with his Z scale Panzer skills I am sure he can come up with a great product. Initial discussions have been on whether we should do a kit or finished model. It will be a finished model and will be made from a mix of resin and brass.
Now, why Lamy New Mexico? Asked myself the same question at first, so bear with my ramblings. Lamy was one of the 14 stops of the ATSF Super Chief. Both westbound and eastbound trains stopped during daylight hours. ATSF also ran the Chief and El Capitan on the same route. So for a railfan back in the days or a modeller, 6 passenger trains could be witnessed during a short 6 hour span. Below arrival times from the ATSF 1958 timetable:
Eastbound Chief 10:00 AM
Westbound Chief 1:00 PM
Eastbound El Capitan 2:11 PM
Eastbound Super Chief 2:38 PM
Westbound El Capitan 2:50 PM
Westbound Super Chief 3:47 PM
In addition ATSF "The Grand Canyon" would also make stops at Lamy.
Further, Lamy is right around the corner from Santa Fe NM. The ATSF Chicago to LA route passed 18 miles to the east of Santa Fe and a cut-off line was constructed between Lamy and Santa Fe. And there you have it! The fit for the Super Chief could hardly be better.
Now back to Andy and our AZL structure. Expect the price to be around $70-75. Initial volumes will be low with probably late 2021 delivery. We will make two versions, one ATSF 1950s and a current Amtrak era. Robert Kluz will start a reservation list and please let us know by mid May how many building(s) you would like and which version(s). We will work closely with the ATSF historical society to get colors and artwork correct.
Feel free to browse the web about Lamy. There is a great layout made by dane Carsten Lundsten in N scale that serves as an inspiration. On a footnote, the cut-off railroad to Santa Fe was recently sold. Expect great things to happen in Lamy since George RR Martin is one of the buyers!
