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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jan 3, 2018 2:21:40 GMT -5
The AZL direct price is $999.
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Post by davestubbs on Jan 3, 2018 8:35:51 GMT -5
WOW  really hope they run better than any other brass release. So much for the $699 target price stated at preorder during Portland NTS. I know brass costs more but really hope they run smooth. |
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jan 3, 2018 8:59:22 GMT -5
The original quote from our manufacturer went up. That is the main reason for the jump.
Also, no exact dates for the J. Hope to have a prototype this Summer.
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Post by ciccino on Jan 3, 2018 17:20:27 GMT -5
The AZL direct price is $999. If I am not mistaken, pre-orders already amounted to the overall production run, did they not? Anyway, given the average price of 2nd hand brass locos on the after-market, 1k bucks for a brand new one still sounds as a fair price to me. Brass is the new gold  |
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Post by gerd on Jan 4, 2018 5:19:02 GMT -5
AZL just turned the first number from the price around, done
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Post by BAZman on Jan 4, 2018 13:50:54 GMT -5
Not yet on the AZL Direct site. This weekend's show in Sacramento, California would have been a great place to show it off too. The UP ES44's will also miss it by 1 day later delivery. Once I get the ML-400, I'll place it at the Niles Depot in Fremont, CA. The Niles Canyon Railway is restoring one. sp9010.ncry.org/ It was painted to a mirror finish a year ago and last year, the German's supplied a *complete* new transmission for it. We'll see how well it rides on the 1900's rail curves that the Pacific can no longer manage (tight curves). |
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Post by dave on Jan 5, 2018 9:14:19 GMT -5
Hans, are these sold out or will there be extras available?
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jan 5, 2018 10:12:54 GMT -5
Contact Rob Kluz. Think there may be some left. Total production is 90 units
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Post by texrail on Jan 5, 2018 10:24:57 GMT -5
Will they be distributed by AZL Direct only, or can I get one via my authorized dealer in germany?
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jan 5, 2018 14:21:30 GMT -5
Locomotives are also available through dealers, taken that the dealers have preordered. I would advice to check as soon as possible if your dealer has ordered locomotives.
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Post by domi on Jan 6, 2018 3:14:30 GMT -5
Not yet on the AZL Direct site. This weekend's show in Sacramento, California would have been a great place to show it off too. The UP ES44's will also miss it by 1 day later delivery. Once I get the ML-400, I'll place it at the Niles Depot in Fremont, CA. The Niles Canyon Railway is restoring one. sp9010.ncry.org/ It was painted to a mirror finish a year ago and last year, the German's supplied a *complete* new transmission for it. We'll see how well it rides on the 1900's rail curves that the Pacific can no longer manage (tight curves). Interresting ! So this locomotive will be run for tourist train hauling ?  Dom |
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Post by smr on Jan 6, 2018 4:07:13 GMT -5
Not yet on the AZL Direct site. This weekend's show in Sacramento, California would have been a great place to show it off too. The UP ES44's will also miss it by 1 day later delivery. Once I get the ML-400, I'll place it at the Niles Depot in Fremont, CA. The Niles Canyon Railway is restoring one. sp9010.ncry.org/ It was painted to a mirror finish a year ago and last year, the German's supplied a *complete* new transmission for it. We'll see how well it rides on the 1900's rail curves that the Pacific can no longer manage (tight curves). Thank you for the update! My next layout will allow for the Niles Canyon Railway. But not ready yet, AZL was faster .....  Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Jan 6, 2018 4:08:22 GMT -5
Not yet on the AZL Direct site. This weekend's show in Sacramento, California would have been a great place to show it off too. The UP ES44's will also miss it by 1 day later delivery. Once I get the ML-400, I'll place it at the Niles Depot in Fremont, CA. The Niles Canyon Railway is restoring one. sp9010.ncry.org/ It was painted to a mirror finish a year ago and last year, the German's supplied a *complete* new transmission for it. We'll see how well it rides on the 1900's rail curves that the Pacific can no longer manage (tight curves). Interresting ! So this locomotive will be run for tourist train hauling ? Dom Yes, Dom, could become interesting compositions...... Best, Sven |
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Post by ztrack on Jan 14, 2018 10:40:59 GMT -5
UPDATE - The Krauss-Maffei's are here in our Ztrack Distribution offices. Yeah! We are currently in the process of test running them and doing a break-in. These will be released officially with the mid-month new items.
If you have pre-ordered a Krauss-Maffei, we will be sending you an email once your units are ready to ship. Each of you who pre-ordered locomotives are guaranteed to receive your requested locomotives. If you like to reach out to us before hand, please email us at sales@ztrack.com. We are going to need to confirm your shipping address and payment option. We can do Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.
A very limited number of additional units will be made available at time of release. We are still in the process of deterring the final number. This will not be available until all pre-orders are confirmed and QC is complete.
Rob
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Post by ciccino on Jan 17, 2018 14:27:09 GMT -5
If I may, what is there behind the decision to produce -in brass- such particular a locomotive? Perhaps a sentimental reason?  I am not an expert of US models, but it seems to me the Krauss-Maffei is very unlike previously released AZL brass locomotives (GS-4, Alco PA1, EMD E8, Big Boy, Challenger etc., all of which were very common/popular at their times) |
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really hope they run better than any other brass release. So much for the $699 target price stated at preorder during Portland NTS. I know brass costs more but really hope they run smooth. 
I am not an expert of US models, but it seems to me the Krauss-Maffei is very unlike previously released AZL brass locomotives (GS-4, Alco PA1, EMD E8, Big Boy, Challenger etc., all of which were very common/popular at their times)