Post by ztrack on Oct 1, 2021 7:17:22 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE
October 2021 New Releases Part 1
Union Pacific’s “City of San Francisco”
Beginning in 1936, the Union Pacific began operations of the “City of San Francisco” passenger train. The train operated between Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA on the Overland Route. A ferry connection completed the service to San Francisco. The C&NW, Milwaukee Road, and Southern Pacific were co-owners in the train and contributed rolling stock to the roster.
Starting in 1938, the lightweight passenger cars were introduced. Typical trains were 17 cars in length and could accommodate 222 passenger. These lightweight cars are represented in AZL’s set. The sets were powered by EMD locomotives and were cable of a speed of 110mph. This would allow the “City of San Francisco” to make the trip in 39 ½ hours. This included 37 stops for the westbound trains and 38 stops on the eastbound trains.
The “City of San Francisco” would continue operations until 1972 when Amtrak took over all long distance passenger route.
AZL is offering two passenger sets. Each set comes with a mix of sleepers, diners, coaches, observation and mail cars.
73X49-1_SET
73049-1 Sleeper 4-4-2 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO CHINATOWN
73049-3 Sleeper 4-4-2 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO TWIN PEAKS
73049-5 Sleeper 4-4-2 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SUTRO HEIGHTS
73149-2 Sleeper 6-6-4 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN CAPTAIN
73549-1 Diner - CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN 6956
73549-8 Barbershop & Lounge - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO MARINA
73749-1 Coach - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO MARKET STREET
73749-3 Coach - CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN 3478
73749-5 Coach - SOUTHERN PACIFIC 2212
73849-1 Observation - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO NOB HILL
73949-1 THE MILWAUKEE ROAD UNITED STATES MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE
73X49-2_SET
73049-2 Sleeper 4-4-2 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO CLIFF HOUSE
73049-4 Sleeper 4-4-2 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO NORTH BEACH
73149-1 Sleeper 6-6-4 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN LAKE
73149-3 Sleeper 6-6-4 - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN HEIGHTS
73549-2 Diner - CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN 6959
73549-9 Dormitory & Lounge - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO EMBARCADERO
73749-2 Coach - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO MONTGOMERY STREET
73749-4 Coach - CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN 3482
73749-6 Coach - SOUTHERN PACIFIC 2215
73849-2 Observation - CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN MILEMASTER
73949-2 CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN UNITED STATES MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE
We have posted individual photos of all of the cars on our main site. Please visit:
www.americanzline.com/name-trains/city-san-francisco/
To power haul these sets, AZL is offering UP EMD E7 sets.
EMD E7s – Union Pacific
The UP E7s are being released as A&B sets. Both the A&B are powered. Three road numbers are available.
64600-1 UP EMD E7A & E7B 990, 961B A - B Set
64600-2 UP EMD E7A & E7B 998, 962B A - B Set
64600-3 UP EMD E7A & E7B 999, 963B 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.
EMD F7 A & B sets and single A – Louisville & Nashville
63002-1 L&N EMD F7A & F7B 802, 703 A - B Set
63002-2 L&N EMD F7A 810
The EMD F7s feature AZL’s 7mm motor, dual flywheels, prototype specific details, directional controlled LED lighting, optional front truck with mounted coupler, blackened metal wheels, AutoLatch™ couplers and they come DCC ready.
R-70-20 Reefers – BNSF
Cars are available in a four-pack, two-pack and single car.
914802-1 BNSF R-70-20 Reefer 799487 Single
914832-1 BNSF R-70-20 Reefer 799477, 799480 Two-pack
904802-1 BNSF R-70-20 Reefer 799361, 799362, 799401, 799476 Set
See the American Z Line site for more information on these and other AZL products.
www.americanzline.com
Rob Kluz
Ztrack Distribution
