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Post by mgatdog on Jun 20, 2017 19:53:50 GMT -5
The Ajin sticker is intact still sealing them in the original plastic wrap. I think its safe to say they are "Mint Condition New in the box" Wow Tj Nice Which limb and kidney did you loose to get those . |
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Post by davestubbs on Jun 20, 2017 20:01:07 GMT -5
I can't believe you found them at a train show. I'm lucky if I can find boxcar or a decoder at the shows in Southern cal
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Post by Commodore on Jun 20, 2017 20:16:58 GMT -5
The Ajin sticker is intact still sealing them in the original plastic wrap. I think its safe to say they are "Mint Condition New in the box" Don't open them. Paint up some Hallmark ornaments or something, to use instead. They are worth twice as much in that condition. Great Catch! |
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Post by shamoo737 on Jun 20, 2017 23:38:02 GMT -5
But it doesn't mean it will run well. My experience with brass AZL is they can be bad runners, and have to rework the trucks to get them to run right.
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Post by mrz on Jun 21, 2017 1:23:13 GMT -5
Hi AZL can we now have some injection ALCO's PA1 and PB1 DRGWs to go,with these great coaches, I would be happy with a "fantasy" E8 a+b along with a E8b SP Dalight, or would anyone consider doing a repaint for me to make these happen 🤔
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Post by ciccino on Jun 21, 2017 1:48:15 GMT -5
The Ajin sticker is intact still sealing them in the original plastic wrap. I think its safe to say they are "Mint Condition New in the box" Fantastic!! Easily the crown jewel in any Z scale collection  With a bunch of the just released heavyweight coaches ... *sigh*... |
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Post by markm on Jun 21, 2017 11:10:42 GMT -5
....... Wonder how far off paint color match on yellow is between two different manufacturers? Even in the real world the same color of rolling stock differs over years because of wethering. So, some weathering of the scale models helps out. /Frank
The DRGW used about three different yellows (gold) in the 1940s and between locomotives and rolling stock so an exact match wouldn't be all that prototypical.
Actually, the black F3s would be a prototypical match to the heavyweights. The ALCOs were reserved for the CZ until a time when most of the heavyweights had been retired or repurposed. The F units didn't get Prospector paint until well into the 1950s. The only unit I'm confident ran with the ALCOs and the Ski Train is Pikes Peak.
The Ajin sticker is intact still sealing them in the original plastic wrap. I think its safe to say they are "Mint Condition New in the box" Leave them in the plastic wrap long enough and the plastic will bond with the paint. Mark |
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Post by smr on Jun 21, 2017 12:30:46 GMT -5
The DRGW used about three different yellows (gold) in the 1940s and between locomotives and rolling stock so an exact match wouldn't be all that prototypical.
Actually, the black F3s would be a prototypical match to the heavyweights. The ALCOs were reserved for the CZ until a time when most of the heavyweights had been retired or repurposed. The F units didn't get Prospector paint until well into the 1950s. The only unit I'm confident ran with the ALCOs and the Ski Train is Pikes Peak.
Mark Mark, you are the expert  ! "In October 1945 the Prospector was resurrected using standard (heavyweight) equipment and usually ran with six or seven cars. In 1948 the Prospector became "Streamlined" and diesel powered. I put streamlined in quotations because it was using modernized heavyweight cars in the black with yellow stripes scheme which on passenger train is quite striking." utahrails.net/drgw/drgw-prospector-royal-gorge.phpThat means between 1945 and 1948 the Prospector was pulled by a steam locomotive. Do you know which one(s) have been used? Are there pictures? May be Mikado's? The last picture on this page shows the heavyweights and the F's in this black and yellow stripes livery post war. streamlinermemories.info/?p=3718It is not my favourite......  "One of the train's most striking features was its livery. In later years the Rio Grande featured a simpler passenger paint scheme of orange and silver with a single black pinstripe. However, originally, in the 1950s, this was much more ornate and consisted of Aspen Gold paint offset back stainless steel with black pinstripes that resembled the "cat whiskers" so well known on the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the Prospector was powered by one of the Rio Grande's four Alco PA locomotives it was quite a sight and certainly ranks up there as one of the all time classic passenger liveries." www.american-rails.com/prospector.htmlBest, Sven |
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jun 21, 2017 14:36:36 GMT -5
We will add D&RGW F3s with matching "bumblebee" paintscheme in the future. Sincerely, Hans
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Post by Commodore on Jun 21, 2017 16:36:07 GMT -5
The Ajin sticker is intact still sealing them in the original plastic wrap. I think its safe to say they are "Mint Condition New in the box" Leave them in the plastic wrap long enough and the plastic will bond with the paint. Mark The foam definately would stick to the model, ...but I feel like the plastic wrap is there to prevent this. The plastic could stick, but not like the foam. That said, I would keep it sealed, as it is. ... you won't be disappointed! They weren't the best runners, for sure. I would personally pay quite a premium for them sealed as they are. |
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Post by tjdreams on Jun 21, 2017 17:25:06 GMT -5
The DRGW used about three different yellows (gold) in the 1940s and between locomotives and rolling stock so an exact match wouldn't be all that prototypical.
Actually, the black F3s would be a prototypical match to the heavyweights. The ALCOs were reserved for the CZ until a time when most of the heavyweights had been retired or repurposed. The F units didn't get Prospector paint until well into the 1950s. The only unit I'm confident ran with the ALCOs and the Ski Train is Pikes Peak.
Mark Mark, you are the expert ! "In October 1945 the Prospector was resurrected using standard (heavyweight) equipment and usually ran with six or seven cars. In 1948 the Prospector became "Streamlined" and diesel powered. I put streamlined in quotations because it was using modernized heavyweight cars in the black with yellow stripes scheme which on passenger train is quite striking." utahrails.net/drgw/drgw-prospector-royal-gorge.phpThat means between 1945 and 1948 the Prospector was pulled by a steam locomotive. Do you know which one(s) have been used? Are there pictures? May be Mikado's? The last picture on this page shows the heavyweights and the F's in this black and yellow stripes livery post war. streamlinermemories.info/?p=3718It is not my favourite...... "One of the train's most striking features was its livery. In later years the Rio Grande featured a simpler passenger paint scheme of orange and silver with a single black pinstripe. However, originally, in the 1950s, this was much more ornate and consisted of Aspen Gold paint offset back stainless steel with black pinstripes that resembled the "cat whiskers" so well known on the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the Prospector was powered by one of the Rio Grande's four Alco PA locomotives it was quite a sight and certainly ranks up there as one of the all time classic passenger liveries." www.american-rails.com/prospector.htmlBest, Sven Thanks for the Info and Links Leave them in the plastic wrap long enough and the plastic will bond with the paint. Mark The foam definately would stick to the model, ...but I feel like the plastic wrap is there to prevent this. The plastic could stick, but not like the foam. That said, I would keep it sealed, as it is. ... you won't be disappointed! They weren't the best runners, for sure. I would personally pay quite a premium for them sealed as they are. They will remain sealed in the plastic wrap and in the boxes for the time being. At Least until i decide which set / sets I'm going to sell.  |
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jun 27, 2017 11:16:58 GMT -5
We will add D&RGW F3s with matching "bumblebee" paintscheme in the future. Sincerely, Hans More information: It looks like the "bumblebee" D&RGW F3s will be delivered THIS YEAR. So.... No reason to wait on the Rio Grande Heavyweights! |
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Post by mgatdog on Jun 27, 2017 15:59:36 GMT -5
We will add D&RGW F3s with matching "bumblebee" paintscheme in the future. Sincerely, Hans More information: It looks like the "bumblebee" D&RGW F3s will be delivered THIS YEAR. So.... No reason to wait on the Rio Grande Heavyweights! My wallet is growing skinnier. Thanks Rob . You have any job openings so l can pay for my Z addiction ? 😂 |
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Post by ugeesta on Jun 27, 2017 20:30:22 GMT -5
The Ski Train has arrived...and it looks fantastic.   |
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Post by dave on Jun 28, 2017 10:01:00 GMT -5
Rob...will the Bumblebee F3s yellow paint match the DRGW cars really closely?
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With a bunch of the just released heavyweight coaches ... *sigh*...
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