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Post by smr on Dec 15, 2021 14:49:26 GMT -5
SP E8 loco numbers are wrong. These numbers belong to a large batch of SD45 locos. The E9 series are in the 6000’s, not the 9000’s. Preceding this announcement, see also my post under the December part 1 heading. The 1954-built E9 batch were numbered 6046 - 6054. ( My source:- Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives, Jeff Wilson, Kalmbach, 2017, page283 ). That seems correct. Check the brass E8 units, they were all numbered in the 6000`s  Best, Sven |
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Post by Commodore on Dec 15, 2021 14:52:14 GMT -5
Good book if you can find it. "The Vista-Dome North Coast Limited: The Story of the Northern Pacific Railway's Famous Domeliner" by William R. Kuebler Jr. I got my Loewy NP F7's ordered, and decals made to renumber some. Can't wait for the NP freight units. Robert, If you’ll share decals, I’ll order more F7s while they’re available. BTW: got the crushed roof fixed on the NP station you built Looks nice.. Thanks again! |
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Post by markm on Dec 15, 2021 15:41:43 GMT -5
SP E8 loco numbers are wrong. These numbers belong to a large batch of SD45 locos. The E9 series are in the 6000’s, not the 9000’s. Preceding this announcement, see also my post under the December part 1 heading. The 1954-built E9 batch were numbered 6046 - 6054. ( My source:- Guide to North American Diesel Locomotives, Jeff Wilson, Kalmbach, 2017, page283 ). That seems correct. Check the brass E8 units, they were all numbered in the 6000`s View AttachmentBest, Sven As far as I know all SP “A” units are numbered in the 6000 series |
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Post by Commodore on Dec 15, 2021 16:51:16 GMT -5
The SP E8s will not be released before the numbers are changed Thanks, Hans! Any idea on time? |
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Post by sjl on Dec 15, 2021 16:53:37 GMT -5
The SP E8s will not be released before the numbers are changed Thanks, Hans! Any idea on time? Depends how quickly Rob K can paint tiny numbers! |
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Post by ztrack on Dec 15, 2021 18:33:29 GMT -5
Thanks, Hans! Any idea on time? Depends how quickly Rob K can paint tiny numbers! I quit.... |
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Post by sjl on Dec 15, 2021 18:39:20 GMT -5
Depends how quickly Rob K can paint tiny numbers! I quit.... There will be a delay… |
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Post by mgatdog on Dec 15, 2021 20:37:48 GMT -5
Thanks, Hans! Any idea on time? Depends how quickly Rob K can paint tiny numbers!  Reindeer painting. They make a special brush for hoofs!? |
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Post by bloodynose on Dec 15, 2021 22:33:38 GMT -5
At this time a bit of delay will be appreciated as I have others to spend money on (children, grandchildren) besides myself for Christmas! |
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Post by bloodynose on Dec 15, 2021 22:40:45 GMT -5
At this time a bit of delay will be appreciated as I have others to spend money on (children, grandchildren) besides myself for Christmas! Although, I can't resist the Phillips tankers!! So Merry Christmas to me!  |
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Post by sjl on Dec 16, 2021 10:36:49 GMT -5
At this time a bit of delay will be appreciated as I have others to spend money on (children, grandchildren) besides myself for Christmas! My child is not interested in trains, so I was quite ready to spend on some UP F7s... alas, it will be a sad Christmas for sjl  |
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Post by BAZman on Dec 16, 2021 12:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by sjl on Dec 16, 2021 14:19:48 GMT -5
in case it was too subtle, this is why yesterday I suggested that the new units must be E9s (or at least one of them must be). |
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Post by oldgrog on May 18, 2022 16:17:37 GMT -5
The SP E8s will not be released before the numbers are changed Will we get a tip-off when the locos are to be released with their correct 6000 series numbers, please ? |
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Post by oldgrog on Aug 1, 2022 12:06:49 GMT -5
Obviously not, to answer my own question. My usual supplier showed 9047 as sold out, so I quickly ordered one from another dealer who still had stock.
It has now arrived, and, you guessed it, is numbered NINE 047, so the claim that the locos would not be released until the numbers were changed to the correct 6000 series is not so.
Will AZL provide a replacement shell/body/skin with correct numbers, perhaps ?
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