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Post by ztrack on Aug 20, 2018 21:10:40 GMT -5
Okay here is your update for August. First, we are seeing more items sell out. Here is a list of some recent sell outs:
50103-4 GN USRA Heavy Mikado 3148 GN Green
903416-2 Bethlehem Steel NSC Coil Car 170710 Single Car
911023-3O DODX 89' Flat 41082 2x M1 loads - olive green
911023-3S DODX 89' Flat 41082 2x M1 loads - sand
91511-1 PROX 23000 Funnel Flow 75577 Single
91951-2 ETTX - UP Tri Level Auto Rack 907841 Single - car 2
921000-2 ATSF Wide vision caboose 999705
Check with your dealer as some dealers may still have stock of these items.
The following have a qty of 1, 2 or 3 in our inventory.
50000-1 NYC USRA Light Mikado 1842 Black
50111-2 WP USRA Heavy Mikado 312 Black
61004-4 UP SD70M Flared 4944 Yellow/Grey
61010-1 CSX SD70M 4683 Blue/Grey/Yellow
62101-4 UP GP30 710
62604-2 NYC E8 A 4040
62605-4 PRR E8 A 5715A
62608-1 L&N E8 A 794
62609-1 MILW E9 A 30A
62610-1 MP E8 A 7018
63107-3 MRL SD70ACe 4312 Original cab
63110-3 NS SD70ACe 1068 Heritage - Erie
63110-9 NS SD70ACe 1072 Heritage - Illinois Terminal
63122-1 FEC SD70M-2 100 Original cab
63205-4 GN SD45 410
71101-3 Lake Vinyard 10-1-2 Pullman Sleeper PS Green
71604-4 SOUTHERN PACIFIC AF268-Z05E (Baggage) SP 6448 SP Dark Olive
71913-2 CN RPO 9694 MAIL & EXPRESS
90261-1 ATSF PC&F Beer Reefer 691657, 691659, 691649, 691664 Set 1
90302-2 BN ACF 3-Bay 458397, 458429, 481691, 481700 Set 2 - BN green livery
90901-1 D&RGW PS2 CD 4750 Covered Hopper 10928, 10936, 10941, 10955 Set 1
91001-2 ETTX - UP Tri Level Auto Rack 902209, 902439, 903403, 903816 Set 2
91003-2 ETTX - NS Tri Level Auto Rack 810177, 803328, 905686, 852391 Set 2
91101-7B RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 991053 2x Bulldozers
91101-7G RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 973002 2x Bulldozers
911023-2 DODX 89' Flat 41076 2x M2A2s loads
911023-5O DODX 89' Flat 41056 2x M109 & 1x M992 - Olive
911024-1 DODX 89' Flat 42077 2x M2A2s loads
91109-2F RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 990965 2x M548 (sand yellow)
91109-2G RTTX RTTX 89' Flat 980553 2x M548 (sand yellow)
91245-1 SSW (Cotton Belt) 2420 Waffle Gondola 72572 Single
91257-1 DJJX 3564 Gondola 9928 Single
91304-1 Western Pacific ACF 3-Bay 12026 Single
913108-1 CP 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 230101, 230118, 230672, 230845 Set
913111-1 D&RGW 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 66121, 66134, 66135, 66207 Set
91336-1 Suburban Propane CNTX 33,000 Gallon LPG 1308
91802-1 PFE 40’ PFE Wooden Reefer 62328 R-30-18
92019-02 WP C-30-5 bay window 440
921001-2 D&RGW Wide vision caboose 1507
Note the D&RGW outside braced car set on the list. These have been selling quickly since being released a week ago.
Rob
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Post by ProgressRail on Aug 22, 2018 7:47:43 GMT -5
Where did all the AZL inventory go that got pulled from M.B. Klein...? ...asking for a friend, that had specific items saved-in-cart for later that aren't available/updated through US|Zscale... 
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Post by mgatdog on Aug 22, 2018 11:26:38 GMT -5
Where did all the AZL inventory go that got pulled from M.B. Klein...? ...asking for a friend, that had specific items saved-in-cart for later that aren't available/updated through US|Zscale... I bought all the stock.🤫 |
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Post by mgatdog on Aug 22, 2018 11:30:02 GMT -5
Where did all the AZL inventory go that got pulled from M.B. Klein...? ...asking for a friend, that had specific items saved-in-cart for later that aren't available/updated through US|Zscale... I bought all the stock.🤫 They’re doing inventory. Hopefully be done soon. |
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Post by tjdreams on Aug 22, 2018 18:39:15 GMT -5
I was at M.B. Klein last week and can tell you first hand that they are in the process of installing a NEW POS (Point OF Sale) sales system and with well over 30,000 different product numbers to scan in it's going to take them some time to get everything inventoried Labeled, scanned into their new POS systems and put back up on the website.
Just give them a little time, those missing items will probably reappear once they are all scanned into the new inventory/POS system. You can always give them a call, their staff is very helpful.
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Post by ProgressRail on Aug 22, 2018 18:58:48 GMT -5
Okay, gotch-ya! thank's for the heads-up guys. I did end up calling myself too...and, was told the same basic thing; it just seemed a bit odd for me at least, that no other brand and scale other than z scale + AZL, is being affected from what I am looking at...too many things and goings-on that just make you go hmmm? anymore.
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Post by ztrack on Sept 4, 2018 17:50:37 GMT -5
Just a quick update. We had a few sell outs this weekend. Note, check with your dealer as they may have stock. The following items are out of stock here in the Ztrack Distribution offices:
6105-1 BNSF SD75i 8276 War Bonnet
6105-2 BNSF SD75i 8285 War Bonnet
6105-3 BNSF SD75i 8294 War Bonnet
913111-1 D&RGW 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 66121, 66134, 66135, 66207 Set
913111-2 D&RGW 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 66122, 66138, 66190, 66194 Set
911023-5O DODX 89' Flat 41056 2x M109 & 1x M992 - Olive
921000-3 ATSF Wide vision caboose 999753
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Sept 6, 2018 7:30:31 GMT -5
And the 921001-2 D&RGW Wide vision caboose 1507 is now a dead soldier...
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Post by DAZed on Sept 6, 2018 22:16:13 GMT -5
Just a quick update. We had a few sell outs this weekend. Note, check with your dealer as they may have stock. The following items are out of stock here in the Ztrack Distribution offices: 6105-1 BNSF SD75i 8276 War Bonnet 6105-2 BNSF SD75i 8285 War Bonnet 6105-3 BNSF SD75i 8294 War Bonnet I find it quite fascinating that you had *almost 12 year-old* BNSF Warbonnet SD75i's in stock. I've been in Z for about 3-1/2 years, and I've never seen one dealer show them as in-stock, or give any hint that any were available. (and yes, I have asked) They routinely go for double MSRP or more on eBay, and they don't appear often. I did manage to purchase a used one, eventually, and got it for a decent price. Still, I find it odd that--all along--you had them in stock, unbeknownst to just about everyone including (apparently) your own dealers. Are you trying to be cool like In-And-Out Burger and have a "secret menu"?   Maybe I should have hung out at the AZL booth more so I could learn the "secret handshake" or find out the Dark Web url. |
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Post by smr on Sept 7, 2018 5:27:25 GMT -5
Just a quick update. We had a few sell outs this weekend. Note, check with your dealer as they may have stock. The following items are out of stock here in the Ztrack Distribution offices: 6105-1 BNSF SD75i 8276 War Bonnet 6105-2 BNSF SD75i 8285 War Bonnet 6105-3 BNSF SD75i 8294 War Bonnet I find it quite fascinating that you had *almost 12 year-old* BNSF Warbonnet SD75i's in stock. I've been in Z for about 3-1/2 years, and I've never seen one dealer show them as in-stock, or give any hint that any were available. (and yes, I have asked) They routinely go for double MSRP or more on eBay, and they don't appear often. I did manage to purchase a used one, eventually, and got it for a decent price. Still, I find it odd that--all along--you had them in stock, unbeknownst to just about everyone including (apparently) your own dealers. Are you trying to be cool like In-And-Out Burger and have a "secret menu"? Maybe I should have hung out at the AZL booth more so I could learn the "secret handshake" or find out the Dark Web url. If I read the lines below correctly, they have found some shells and upgraded them to locos again, Dazed, because they have no "really new" releases at the moment thanks to AFFA, but wanted to nevertheless create some noise in the market. And I hope that we see some more of the old UP engines as well, Rob!!! "AZL is excited to bring back our first run of SD70M and SD75i locomotives. Originally released starting in 2006, these locomotives brought modern 6-axle North American locomotives to the rails. The locomotives have been sold out for many years. We have had quite a few requests to re-release the original variants.
Using original shells that we had on hand, AZL has upgraded these locomotives and can now offer a very limited run of each of the first run of road names. The rebuilt SD70Ms and SD75is feature a new chassis (as used in the 2014 run of SD70Ms and SD75is), new trucks, AZL’s standard PCB, upgraded directional controlled LEDs and AutoLatch TM couplers.
Our first release is BNSF in the classic war bonnet paint scheme. Three road numbers are available:
6105-1 BNSF SD75i 8276 War Bonnet
6105-2 BNSF SD75i 8285 War Bonnet
6105-3 BNSF SD75i 8294 War Bonnet
Supplies are very limited. "Read more: azlforum.com/thread/1290/azl-september-2018-new-items#ixzz5QPUXdlHl |
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Post by ztrack on Sept 7, 2018 7:25:42 GMT -5
Correct. Nothing nefarious here. These locos were originally rejected for poor running. The company we worked with on these was prior to AFFA. Before we could arrange a return and rework of these locos, AZL stopped working with the company. The rejects sat boxed on a shelf every since.
In 2014, when we did the new run of SD70s with AFFA, we had extra chassis' produced with the intent of rebuilding the rejects. But since we 2014, we have had a steady string of new locomotive releases every month. The rebuild project was put on hold until we had an opening. Well that time is now. It is the perfect opportunity to rebuild these locos and get them back on the market.
I am personally rebuilding each loco. Each chassis is test run prior to the rebuild and after. It does take some time to do each, but it is worth it. For me, it is like seeing old friends again. Hey, I was the one who first test run these all of those years ago!
Yes expect to see samples of all of the original road names. But some of the road numbers are going to be extremely limited, or not available at all.
Rob
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Post by ciccino on Sept 7, 2018 7:52:33 GMT -5
The only dealer I found, who had the rebuilt SD75i for sale, wouldn’t ship overseas, for unknown reasons:-(
I hope to be luckier next time, with UP’s.
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Post by ProgressRail on Sept 7, 2018 11:01:22 GMT -5
Are you trying to be cool like In-And-Out Burger and have a "secret menu"? Maybe I should have hung out at the AZL booth more so I could learn the "secret handshake" or find out the Dark Web url. |
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Post by DAZed on Sept 7, 2018 13:55:18 GMT -5
Are you trying to be cool like In-And-Out Burger and have a "secret menu"? Maybe I should have hung out at the AZL booth more so I could learn the "secret handshake" or find out the Dark Web url. LOL, seriously!!! Ha, well I missed the announcement of the "refurbs" so now it all makes sense. AZL has done some bizarre things in the past so I just figured it was truly old stock. The refurb idea is a good one. If not for abandoning my plans for a large BNSF layout, I would definitely have been in for some non-flared "spartan" UP SD70M's and Iso-Cab BNSF SD75I in Heritage-II paint. (although, I'm guessing I wouldn't have had access to buy them if they're in such short supply...I don't "know a guy" like many seem to. Well, Anthony but I get the feeling AZL probably isn't giving him much access either.) |
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Post by ztrack on Sept 7, 2018 15:52:35 GMT -5
And 91802-1 PFE 40’ PFE Wooden Reefer 62328 R-30-18 is now sold out..
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Maybe I should have hung out at the AZL booth more so I could learn the "secret handshake" or find out the Dark Web url.
