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Post by ztrack on Nov 1, 2022 8:28:31 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE November 2022 New Releases Part 1 ALCO PA1 – SOUTHERN PACIFIC ‘BLOODY NOSE’ Three A units are available in the Bloody Nose scheme! 64418-1 SP ALCO PA2 6030 64418-2 SP ALCO PA2 6032 64418-3 SP ALCO PA2 6037 The ALCO PAs feature prototype specific details, 7mm can motor, dual flywheels, directional controlled LED lighting, six-axle trucks with blind middle axle (no flange), blackened metal wheels, traction tires, optional snowplow, optional front coupler cover and are DCC ready. Note, the optional plow and coupler cover are located under the box insert. MAXI-IV SETS – PACER STACK! Five sets are available! 906551-1 BRAN MAXI-IV Set 6309 Blue / Pacer Stack train 906551-2 BRAN MAXI-IV Set 6147 Blue / Pacer Stack train 906551-3 BRAN MAXI-IV Set 6051 Blue / Pacer Stack train 906551-4 BRAN MAXI-IV Set 6238 Blue / Pacer Stack train 906551-5 BRAN MAXI-IV Set 6046 Blue / Pacer Stack train The cars are articulated and ride on modified AZL 90001 roller-bearing trucks. These trucks swing quite freely. A railing ramp is suggested for placing the cars on the track. A minimum of curve of 220mm and above is recommended. Each set will come with six containers. The 53' containers are the first time AZL has offered corrugated type containers in this length. The 40' containers are a rerelease with new tooling as well. AZL plans to offer a mix of containers from discount stores, online stores, overnight delivery services, shipping companies, moving companies and railroads. Orders now can be placed on AZL Direct: azldirect.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by billmock on Nov 1, 2022 12:41:45 GMT -5
Oh... I wasn't considering the SP Bloody Nose PA, until I saw the ice breakers. Oh... I need that PA! Thanks guys! Bill Mock
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Post by bloodynose on Nov 1, 2022 14:40:14 GMT -5
Hey... somebody found my baby picture!
This PA will be a great addition to my SP collection.
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Post by cwrr on Nov 1, 2022 15:02:23 GMT -5
Nice details-icebreakers, that plow, that horn! Sweet!
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Post by markm on Nov 5, 2022 10:57:58 GMT -5
Nice details-icebreakers, that plow, that horn! Sweet! Yes nicely done. A couple of modeling notes. The paint scheme appears accurate for the specific road numbers, running from about 1958 until their retirement. They were typically run in this era with F7Bs. The icebreakers are a fine addition, although I have to wonder how long they’ll last on the model. The icebreakers indicate the locomotives would have been typically assigned to the Overland route. In the late 50s-1960s the COSF was down to a 5-10 car train: baggage and maybe express freight, 2-5 chair/coach cars-mostly SP but at least one UP, SP SNACK BAR/lounge, UP diner, UP -4-4-2 or/and 6-6-4 sleepers. SP cars typically didn’t run east of Ogden. The plow is interesting. SP purchased the PA2s without pilots (and some late PA1s) and installed a home built plow. It looks like AZL has done a good job modeling this plow. Eventually all PAs received this plow, so it would be nice if it were available to retrofit some of the PA1s. I think the description of what’s in the box might be inaccurate. The horns should be 5 chime. Can’t tell for certain from the picture but I think it’s correct. Anxious to get mine, although I don’t expect it to run any different from its PA1 sisters. Mark
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Post by markm on Nov 6, 2022 20:11:06 GMT -5
Oh... I wasn't considering the SP Bloody Nose PA, until I saw the ice breakers. Oh... I need that PA! Thanks guys! Bill Mock Don't forget the bloody nose F7s also had icebreakers. Haven't seen those from AZL. Maybe we can suggest.
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Post by bloodynose on Nov 6, 2022 23:59:51 GMT -5
Nice details-icebreakers, that plow, that horn! Sweet! Yes nicely done. A couple of modeling notes. The paint scheme appears accurate for the specific road numbers, running from about 1958 until their retirement. They were typically run in this era with F7Bs. The icebreakers are a fine addition, although I have to wonder how long they’ll last on the model. The icebreakers indicate the locomotives would have been typically assigned to the Overland route. In the late 50s-1960s the COSF was down to a 5-10 car train: baggage and maybe express freight, 2-5 chair/coach cars-mostly SP but at least one UP, SP SNACK BAR/lounge, UP diner, UP -4-4-2 or/and 6-6-4 sleepers. SP cars typically didn’t run east of Ogden. The plow is interesting. SP purchased the PA2s without pilots (and some late PA1s) and installed a home built plow. It looks like AZL has done a good job modeling this plow. Eventually all PAs received this plow, so it would be nice if it were available to retrofit some of the PA1s. I think the description of what’s in the box might be inaccurate. The horns should be 5 chime. Can’t tell for certain from the picture but I think it’s correct. Anxious to get mine, although I don’t expect it to run any different from its PA1 sisters. Mark I'm not familiar with air horn configuration but I have received my 6037 and the horn definitely has 2 trumpets pointed forward and 2 aft, it may have a shorter one opposite of one of the longer one's but overall I am impressed with the high quality detail that is always better than the AZL prototype images that are used for the new release postings. This is my first PA2 so hopefully checking out it's performance will also be impressive! Mark
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