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Post by pcrail on Apr 26, 2021 11:36:08 GMT -5
Any news on the SW1500 ?
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Post by Rob Albritton on Aug 10, 2021 10:24:51 GMT -5
Quick update on the SW project:
We have been told to expect production delivery fairly soon (within 30 days) BUT these dates tend to slip a bit.
I have growing confidence that we will release the locomotives in the Fall of 2021.
Enjoy!
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Post by cwrr on Aug 10, 2021 14:35:48 GMT -5
Just in time for my Christmas wish list!!  |
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Post by peter on Aug 10, 2021 16:37:36 GMT -5
That’s quite a lot or road names... There's a glaring omission...ARR! Second run? |
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Post by DAZed on Aug 10, 2021 17:56:21 GMT -5
There's a glaring omission...ARR! Second run? Like some of the other requests in this thread, Alaska RR did not have SW1000/1500's. There's definitely a strong following for ARR in Z! |
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Post by peter on Aug 10, 2021 18:57:14 GMT -5
There's a glaring omission...ARR! Second run? Like some of the other requests in this thread, Alaska RR did not have SW1000/1500's. There's definitely a strong following for ARR in Z! What Alaska switcher am I thinking of? Thought that was a 1500? No? |
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Post by DAZed on Aug 11, 2021 0:01:04 GMT -5
I think they had some MP15's. I'm sure you'll see someone custom paint an ARR SW1500 though. Just not sure AZL would do it, but maybe they'll throw a curveball or two with these locos.
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Post by peter on Aug 12, 2021 12:31:52 GMT -5
Yes, MP15s. Those are what I was thinking of. To my untrained eye the SW1500's look similar.
Thanks for the correction!
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Post by gerd on Aug 12, 2021 17:33:25 GMT -5
I can't speak to AZL's motives, but one obvious possibility is that the hoods on the switchers earlier than the 1000 series are 7 feet wide, 3 feet narrower than the later models. That comes out to 9.6mm external width in Z. A bit on the tight side for their 7.5mm motor. That's a good point. I didn't consider that would be a problem so maybe the earlier SW's are a no-go after all. Maybe a newer motor or some other solution might permit it. It would be interesting to see if--for example--the ZMaker SW1200 shell would fit. Being brass, perhaps it might have the benefit of thinner walls vs the AZL. (wonder if AZL is incorporating the brass inserts still like they did on the SD70's?) The Zmaker shells are not thinner, they are cast brass of the 3D printed master, therefore the thickness is bigger than injection molded.
Brass or nickel-silver soldered shells like on my MP15DC and AC have a thinner shell. Some applies to the brass inserts in some former AZL locos: thin, metal etched sheet metal.
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Post by Rob Albritton on Sept 5, 2021 16:55:00 GMT -5
Lots of testing going on this weekend....  |
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Post by BAZman on Sept 5, 2021 20:23:26 GMT -5
Lots of new Yard tracks being laid !!!
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Sept 6, 2021 6:25:49 GMT -5
Between Rob and I, 40 locomotives have been tested. They are smooth runners for sure. Expect shipment from factory within 2 weeks  |
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Post by pcbpoppy on Sept 6, 2021 7:13:39 GMT -5
Between Rob and I, 40 locomotives have been tested. They are smooth runners for sure. Expect shipment from factory within 2 weeks Wonderful news! |
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Post by DAZed on Sept 6, 2021 11:20:06 GMT -5
Lots of testing going on this weekend.... That's a beauty. |
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Post by pcrail on Sept 6, 2021 18:05:35 GMT -5
Lookin' good, waitin' on PC and CR
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