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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 25, 2021 5:58:13 GMT -5
This will be the official thread for our new PA family release. Will add information shortly
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 25, 2021 7:09:51 GMT -5
Quick overview:
3 Body styles: PA1, PB1 and PA2
PA1 Detail differences: Headlight position, Dynamic Brake option, Smoke Stack direction, different size and locations for Numberboards and different Airhorns.
AZL PA family railroads first run:
PA1: UP, ATSF (2 paint schemes), SP (Daylight), D&RGW (3 paint schemes), Erie, E-L, Nickel Plate, NYC, PRR (2 paint schemes), Wabash, Cotton Belt, GMO, New Haven (2 paint schemes), MP, D&H, Lehigh, Spirit of 1776
PA2: SP (Bloody Nose) and Southern
PB1: UP, ATSF, SP, D&RGW (2), NYC and PRR
Development stage. Product is already tooled. Testing is complete. Individual railroad differences identified. Waiting on artwork and color samples. Expect color and artwork to be finalised by August. October production is possible with November first delivery
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Post by pcbpoppy on May 25, 2021 7:15:08 GMT -5
Oh my, am I in trouble!
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Post by markm on May 25, 2021 7:52:59 GMT -5
I do appreciate the "best guess" delivery schedule.
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Post by sjl on May 25, 2021 8:23:58 GMT -5
D&H suggests we might see some sleepers for the Montreal Limited?
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 9:28:31 GMT -5
Why no FA (NYC or NH) ? I think the chassis should be the same ...
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Post by markm on May 25, 2021 10:06:42 GMT -5
Why no FA (NYC or NH) ? I think the chassis should be the same ... FAs are substantially shorter (no steam generator) |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 10:15:05 GMT -5
Errare humanum est ... Sorry !
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Post by cwrr on May 25, 2021 14:11:47 GMT -5
4 axle versus 6 axle trucks as well, but be nice to see those down the rails as well.  UP, GN, SP&S, etc. |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 16:35:14 GMT -5
So, no hope to see FA's in a near future ... 
But, in the sixties, it would perhaps not be absolutely silly using a PA in freight service ? Look here and there (but is it really a PA and not a FA, I look at the trucks ... )
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Post by markm on May 25, 2021 21:59:13 GMT -5
So, no hope to see FA's in a near future ... But, in the sixties, it would perhaps not be absolutely silly using a PA in freight service ? Look here and there (but is it really a PA and not a FA, I look at the trucks ... ) No, like most locomotives, the PAs were not exclusive to a particular service. The factory gearing would make them poor freight pullers, but as a fast freight: mail storage, maybe an RPO, and a couple of overnight boxcars, they’re a good possibility. |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2021 23:04:56 GMT -5
So, hoping for the PA1 (sold without B unit ! ) to come in black-white-orange NH version (as shown on the picture). And hoping that it won't cause issues on turnouts, as I read for some former CC versions which had no vertical "float" for the middle axles, too (at the present moment, I have only BB-engines) !
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Post by markm on May 25, 2021 23:40:30 GMT -5
So, hoping for the PA1 (sold without B unit ! ) to come in black-white-orange NH version (as shown on the picture). And hoping that it won't cause issues on turnouts, as I read for some former CC versions which had no vertical "float" for the middle axles, too (at the present moment, I have only BB-engines) ! Prototypically, the PAs were shorter than the EMD E units and I’ll assume for the moment that AZL will be using a truck at least as good, so I wouldn’t anticipate any problems. I would hope A units only would be available very few, relatively speaking B units or sets were sold. |
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on May 26, 2021 4:50:07 GMT -5
We will have a good mix of sets and single A units. Maybe single B units as well depending on true railroad consists.
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Post by markm on May 27, 2021 9:54:03 GMT -5
Hans,
When you mention possibly doing Brazilian PAs, I assume you are not hinting at introducing broad gauge (1.6m proto, 7.25mm) to Z?
If you ever do Brazil, let me know, I can make suggestions for RDC1, GP9 (meter gauge, on T scale track?) and I know people.
Mark
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