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Post by ztrack on Apr 17, 2023 14:29:59 GMT -5
A few weeks ago, we released AZL's 53' spine cars. We immediately had requests for a test running video like we did with previous AZL intermodal releases. Well... here you go!
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Post by zman on Apr 18, 2023 6:43:53 GMT -5
Beautiful consist! Great tutorial! You can forward any extra samples you have left over to me!! Happy Tuesday!
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Post by BAZman on Apr 18, 2023 11:06:54 GMT -5
Hey, can we get some of those shiny AZL stickers stuffed into your shipments  ? 😁And to Sgt Schulz . . . 🫣🙄🤫🫢🤔
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Post by Guba on Apr 19, 2023 18:34:15 GMT -5
I like the blinking red light on the end of the last car. I wasn't aware those were available for Z. How or were can I get one?
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Post by cwrr on Apr 19, 2023 23:11:13 GMT -5
A little fast for a FRED, but a cool little detail item for sure!
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Post by dazed on Apr 20, 2023 10:44:56 GMT -5
This. --^ The best FRED's available (sort of available) by FAR are Richmond Controls. www.richmondcontrols.com They have a realistic flash rate (unlike most) and a variety of configuration/installation options. And they will work with both DC and DCC from track power. The slight problem is availability/procuring them. Sometimes it seems he has an unlimited supply, and sometimes it seems like he gives you an answer of months or even years (seriously) before stock will be replenished. And there's no wait list or stock notification process. So if you want something, you just have to pay him and wait it out. Also, he's an extremely difficult person to deal with overall, so just be prepared. But yes, a well executed EoT/FRED is a wonderful detail. |
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Post by ztrack on Apr 20, 2023 19:03:22 GMT -5
Doug is spot on. This is one from Richmond Controls. The high-cube was upgraded years ago. It is the only one I have with the FRED. I really like that detail! And about those AZL stickers... we are including them in every starter set we sell.  Rob |
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Post by dazed on Apr 20, 2023 19:20:12 GMT -5
Doug is spot on. This is one from Richmond Controls. The high-cube was upgraded years ago. It is the only one I have with the FRED. I really like that detail! And about those AZL stickers... we are including them in every starter set we sell. Rob You are saying the FRED on the Hi-Cube is from Richmond? I've never seen a Richmond flash that fast, ever. I wonder if it is something to do with the Rokuhan throttle? (assuming that's what you have, seem to recall that.) That one must be set on the "Tyco" setting. Maybe at least knock it down to the "Lionel" or "Spazoid Police Cruiser" setting. Or, "Normal" would be good.   |
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Post by cwrr on Apr 20, 2023 23:02:52 GMT -5
"And about those AZL stickers... we are including them in every starter set we sell. " Cool, now I gotta' get one!  |
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Post by seerindarkness on May 15, 2023 5:05:51 GMT -5
i was just watched chehalis Vrf cam so are you going to also get us 28' trailers for doubles on the spine car like i just saw on a real one? and probably the extra kingpin lock stanchion in the up position but those you have already.
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Post by dazed on May 15, 2023 7:45:50 GMT -5
i was just watched chehalis Vrf cam so are you going to also get us 28' trailers for doubles on the spine car like i just saw on a real one? and probably the extra kingpin lock stanchion in the up position but those you have already. Those double-28 configurations are 57' Spine cars (28 x 2 = 56) vs the 53ft Spine cars that AZL has done. Of note... -Showcase miniatures has done two versions of UPS 28ft pups. -AZL has done an older ribbed-side version of the 28ft pups. -HoboTim was working on a 57ft Spine at one point but I'm unsure if he ever completed/released it -At least one company makes printable 28ft pups for printing to cardstock. I do agree that the 57ft cars would be a nice next step. Hopefully the 53s do well enough to keep the momentum going. |
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Post by seerindarkness on May 16, 2023 1:31:30 GMT -5
i was searching well cars and i also ran across the greenbriar 57' well cars that will take trailers as well as containers inc 2 28' pups.
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Post by dazed on May 16, 2023 9:52:58 GMT -5
i was searching well cars and i also ran across the greenbriar 57' well cars that will take trailers as well as containers inc 2 28' pups. HoboTim (I believe it was) made those too. They show up on eBay on rare occasion. |
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