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Post by ztrack on May 1, 2021 11:12:06 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE May 2021 New Releases Part 1 EMD E7 A&Bs – Seaboard Air Line!  This is the first A&B set we have to offer for the E7s. Both the A and B are powered. The Seaboard has a striking color scheme sure to stand out on the layout! 64611-1 SAL EMD E7A & E7B 3021, 3105 A - B Set 64611-2 SAL EMD E7A & E7B 3027, 3106 A - B Set The EMD E7s feature AZL’s 7mm motor, dual flywheels, metal steps, directional controlled LED lighting, optional front truck with mounted coupler, blackened metal wheels, AutoLatch couplers and they come DCC ready. 1917 8,000 Gallon Tank Cars – Warren  915002-1 Warren 8000 Gallon Tank Car WRNX 242 Single 915032-1 Warren 8000 Gallon Tank Car WRNX 243, WRNX 247 Two-pack 905002-1 Warren 8000 Gallon Tank Car WRNX 244, WRNX 245, WRNX 246, WRNX 248 Set See the American Z Line site for more information on these and other AZL products. www.azldirect.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution |
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Post by sjl on May 1, 2021 11:24:32 GMT -5
I had thought the B units were going to be sold separate from the A units? I already have a SP E9, but would love to pick up a couple of the E7 B units to go with it...
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Post by markm on May 1, 2021 13:33:18 GMT -5
I had thought the B units were going to be sold separate from the A units? I already have a SP E9, but would love to pick up a couple of the E7 B units to go with it... I agree. The E7s were the last B units SP purchased, used throughout the system with E9s and PAs. I’ll be very disappointed if I have to take an A unit (Which's were rare in Northern California) in order to get a B |
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Post by ugeesta on May 1, 2021 17:23:44 GMT -5
The wallet is safer for 15 more days.....
That’s a nice looking A-B set but what would you run with it? I don’t recall any Seaboard rolling stock. Could this be the beginning of another named train?
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Post by Kez on May 1, 2021 19:56:25 GMT -5
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Post by Kez on May 1, 2021 20:06:24 GMT -5
In my 90 seconds of research, I saw very little reference to E7's painted in this scheme (mostly other model companies), though I saw plenty of real E4A pictures. I'm sure Rob or Hans will share more info soon. As you can tell, I'm looking for an excuse to own a set.  |
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Post by markm on May 1, 2021 21:09:29 GMT -5
The book I have puts both of these as Budd LW trains. Just can’t tell how close they fit to the CZ. |
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Post by Rob Albritton on May 1, 2021 22:22:47 GMT -5
The book I have puts both of these as Budd LW trains. Just can’t tell how close they fit to the CZ. Not at all. |
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 2, 2021 1:47:47 GMT -5
SP Daylight E7B. Yes you will be able to buy it separately. But I think this will be the exception. Common consists were a mix of Daylight E9As and E7Bs.
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Post by sjl on May 2, 2021 9:35:37 GMT -5
SP Daylight E7B. Yes you will be able to buy it separately. But I think this will be the exception. Common consists were a mix of Daylight E9As and E7Bs. My 1949 Sunset Limited is eagerly awaiting the addition of one or two... |
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Post by markm on May 2, 2021 17:34:41 GMT -5
SP Daylight E7B. Yes you will be able to buy it separately. But I think this will be the exception. Common consists were a mix of Daylight E9As and E7Bs. While not as major an issue for me as SP, you may want to consider separate B units (both E7 and E9) for UP. They ran consists of 4-5 units for their mail trains and later for freight. |
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Post by gerd on May 3, 2021 0:13:01 GMT -5
In my 90 seconds of research, I saw very little reference to E7's painted in this scheme (mostly other model companies), though I saw plenty of real E4A pictures. I'm sure Rob or Hans will share more info soon. As you can tell, I'm looking for an excuse to own a set.
That paint scheme is called "Citrus", early units like E4 had this scheme with silver trucks, the E7 had a later version with black trucks and tanks, but this paint scheme was only used for a few years and the last evidence of this particular paint scheme is a b/w photo from 1949, after that the roofs where painted in olive, what makes sense, those yellow roofs must have locked filthy after one day. So bottom line it's an exotic paint scheme in a narrow time frame.
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Post by sjl on May 7, 2021 15:04:02 GMT -5
SP Daylight E7B. Yes you will be able to buy it separately. But I think this will be the exception. Common consists were a mix of Daylight E9As and E7Bs. While not as major an issue for me as SP, you may want to consider separate B units (both E7 and E9) for UP. They ran consists of 4-5 units for their mail trains and later for freight. Indeed. I have attempted to construct a City of Los Angeles train on my own, but could use some more B units for sure. |
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Post by sjl on May 14, 2021 9:48:19 GMT -5
So, May 14th...
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Post by markm on May 14, 2021 10:09:23 GMT -5
Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society. On this date in 1951, the group ran its first excursion, and TRy became the first railroad in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway by volunteers. Were you expecting something else? |
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