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Post by theprez on Jan 25, 2017 17:27:54 GMT -5
I voted for SD40 as there is nothing else on that list for Milwaukee or Soo. If it's a Switcher how about SW1200 both my roads had them,or an FP or F45,F7 A and B has so many more options than the F3 that was released . disappointed really Milwaukee Road had SW1500 AFAIK
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Post by charlie on Feb 2, 2017 9:12:22 GMT -5
PA1 please! Many of us missed the brass version.... Otherwise switchers!! There is a real lack ok them in Z scale....without talking of our 'ghost french switcher builder' who dare not make any reply... or even deliver.. And steams as well are really missing! Charlie
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Post by dazed on Feb 2, 2017 11:25:48 GMT -5
I voted for SD40 as there is nothing else on that list for Milwaukee or Soo. If it's a Switcher how about SW1200 both my roads had them,or an FP or F45,F7 A and B has so many more options than the F3 that was released . disappointed really Milwaukee Road had SW1500 AFAIK They had SW1200's and MP15AC's, but no SW1500's.
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Post by nick on Feb 3, 2017 0:14:24 GMT -5
For me, number one priority is a switcher. I realize that it is a bit more challenging for the manufacturer, but Z scale really, really needs a switcher. I suspect pulling power might be an issue.
My number one vote went for the NW2. Perhaps not as popular as the SW1500 (my number two vote), but I have pipe dreams of bashing up a TR2. Might help the pulling power. Of course, AZL could just make my day and offer the TR2 as a variant........
Vote three went for the GP40, just because 4 axle is more useful to me that 6 axle.
I'll be happy with whatever they come up with though - more choice is better - even if it doesn't fit my needs so much.
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Post by jvandenberg on Feb 5, 2017 13:25:35 GMT -5
For steam, I would suggest a passenger engine to go with all of those heavyweight cars, though not a 1 railroad specific engine like the GS4. Northerns are cool but they are really railroad specific, I would suggest probably a USRA heavy and light 4-6-2, many railroads had them and they may even have a similar enough boiler to the 2-8-2 to use some of the tooling. If traction is an issue, a USRA 4-8-2 may be a better choice, though they were not as popular. For freight, a USRA 2-6-6-2 would be the top of my list, my prototype, C&O had a dozen or so of the USRA engines, and several hundred others that were close enough to modify. The 2-8-8-2 would be a good choice also. Joe
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Post by davestubbs on Feb 16, 2017 21:13:06 GMT -5
Maybe you should look at the PA1 one more time someone just paid $6860.99 for the brass santa fe AB set.
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Post by smr on Feb 17, 2017 1:27:26 GMT -5
Maybe you should look at the PA1 one more time someone just paid $6860.99 for the brass santa fe AB set. Wow, i think this is high score! Best, Sven
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Post by ciccino on Feb 17, 2017 3:22:46 GMT -5
Maybe you should look at the PA1 one more time someone just paid $6860.99 for the brass santa fe AB set. I voted for the PA1 in the poll, and I am glad to see that it ranked at 2nd spot . Given that the PA1 has a very simple design compared with big steam locos, I guess it would make sense to produce it again even in brass!
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Post by zoinks007 on Feb 21, 2017 9:16:25 GMT -5
I had to vote for the 1500 as well (hopefully a PRR version!).
But I'd also suggest steam, all sizes but especially the 2-6-0 size (mid-range). The huge crowd pleasers are great (who wouldn't want a UP 2-8-8-2?!), but the mid-ranges were more common, especially for eastern roads.
That y'all asked my opinion is awesome, and thank you!
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Post by gprose on Feb 28, 2017 19:19:39 GMT -5
I believe the PA-1/PB-1 were six axle versions of these locos? I would really like the four axle versions since CN & CP used these. CN tested a PA-1/PB-1 four unit combo in 1950 but didn't buy them it seems they preferred the E7/E8 instead. Some decent F7's would be nice but I believe AZL is already planning some? The MTL F7 is disappointing with no mechanical upgrades and often don't run very well without some tinkering.
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Post by jg1982 on Mar 2, 2017 0:51:05 GMT -5
Probably couldn't go wrong with introducing an SW1500 and NW2. There's pretty much no North American switchers manufactured for Z scale right now. An SD40-2 that operates great like your SD70s probably wouldn't be a bad bet either.
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Post by domi on Mar 4, 2017 13:56:19 GMT -5
Myself I voted for a SW1500 and a GP40(-2) as I chose among proposed list, but needless to say, what I'm definitly crying for is any of GE U-Boats. Preferably 4-axle samples. U23B, U30B, etc.
Dom
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Post by dmitryk on Mar 22, 2017 0:25:10 GMT -5
I would vote for an EMD MP15AC/DC... Me too.
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Post by strummer on Mar 22, 2017 21:28:53 GMT -5
I realize this was a poll for the locomotives, but I personally think the next "Big Thing" for Z scale needs to be large (#8s and up) switches. Now that Atlas has entered this scale with its flex track, it would be a good time to take Z out of the "layout in a guitar case" stage and show what can really be done in Z! For example, the 2-6-6-2 or 2-8-8-2 mentioned (or any loco, for that matter) would look so much better going through an 8 or #10, as opposed to a #5... Mark in Oregon
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Post by dawdawes on Mar 27, 2017 11:02:38 GMT -5
I feel AZL should continue developing stock and locos, leave the track, buildings ect to the guys who already do this .on the subject of switches(points) 7 and 8 are just too big for most, and would not be a good product for the manufacture
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