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Post by elruddick on Apr 13, 2022 23:17:42 GMT -5
Just received my SP PA1's and PB.1 Beautiful and excellent running locomotives. Great detail including the brass ladder steps. All 3 units (2 X PA1, 1 X PB1) run at almost identical speeds so lash ups are easily accomplished.
However it appears that I will be unable to run an AA or ABA lash up as the "front" coupler is fixed which result in derailments when rounding a curve.
Anyone have a suggestion or solution?
Lindley Ruddick
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Post by texrail on Apr 14, 2022 2:24:38 GMT -5
Can you tell us, at which radius the derailment occures? In general, I´m using radii of 49 cm (19"), so a ABA lash up might handle it. Critical are probabely doubble S-curves or swich arrangements like that.
Any experinces by the community?
If it fails, a PA1-PB1-E7 lash up might be an acceptable solution.
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Post by zscalehobo on Apr 14, 2022 13:19:39 GMT -5
I thought the pilots on the A's were removable? Marklin showed an image of the pilot removed. zscalehobo.com/photos/marklin/88619_zsh_2.jpgBut also note that if you want US to help you, this is where you lodge this complaint. If you want AZL to help you 1. Dealer 2. read this: azlforum.com/thread/631/azl-customer-support(note: I am glad this was brought up here, but it seems we might not know the answer - it really needs to go to AZL but let us know the result!) |
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Post by husafreak on Apr 14, 2022 23:11:17 GMT -5
Is there a spare truck with integral coupler in the box? If so there is an AZL video showing how to swap them on the E7 that might be helpful.
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Post by sjl on Apr 15, 2022 7:51:45 GMT -5
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Post by elruddick on Apr 15, 2022 23:47:26 GMT -5
Thank you all for the comments. I was using my test oval with 195mm curves. Since most of my running is on standard Z-Bend modules with 245mm outer curves and 225mm inner curves, I suspect even the outer curves will not be broad enough to prevent derailing. Yes, it would be nice to have 490mm curves and I suspect everything would be OK. Unfortunately that will not happen in "my world".
Yes, things work OK with a PA-E7/8/9 lash up.
I had forgotten about the earlier speculation which unfortunately can true. Not sure about the Marklin units.
I suspect even a "replacement truck" might have issues to due to the long front overhang. A "body" mounted coupler might work. Hopefully some of you ingenious folks out there will come up with a good solution.
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Apr 20, 2022 16:40:53 GMT -5
Sorry for the late delay on the AA or ABA consist. For those who require, we will ship you a new truck with a coupler to use with the rear facing PA locomotive. And yes, the pilot will have to be removed or modified. The extra trucks are on back order so I recon late May availability
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Post by mrz on Apr 20, 2022 23:58:05 GMT -5
Morning Hans, yes please - could I have one, as I bought my SP’s to run as a ABA set, thanks 😊
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Post by elruddick on Apr 21, 2022 12:52:08 GMT -5
Thank you Hans. That is good news. I desire one truck for my SP Daylight and assume I will need a second one when the PA bloody nose units are released. How do I request them? eMail to someone? If so who?
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Post by cwrr on Apr 21, 2022 16:02:21 GMT -5
Thank you Hans. That is good news. I desire one truck for my SP Daylight and assume I will need a second one when the PA bloody nose units are released. How do I request them? eMail to someone? If so who? Nothing in the AZL Direct "Parts Dept" yet....  |
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Post by BAZman on Apr 21, 2022 22:17:07 GMT -5
This will solve the issue but I just looked at the locos 2 days ago before I had to pack for a Convention so could not post pictures.
You can easily modify the current rear facing pilot to place an MTL 905 or scraped AZL coupler box. There is a LOT of space between the back of the pilot shroud and front of the chassis. LOTS's of room. Now, this does not resolve tracking problems of you are running 195/220 without at least a 490 or 270mm transition curve (or, crossovers, even if Atlas track
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