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Post by ztrack on Mar 16, 2024 8:07:36 GMT -5
Oh no no no... don't use a different adapter. The A028 is specifically designed for use with the RC03. Any other adapter can easily damage the controller, and even the trains. Before we go down a rabbit hole of voltage and amps, I would recommend ONLY using products specifically made for Z scale, especially if you are a newbie. Use of non-Z rated products also will void both Rokuhan's and AZL's warranties. So please don't take the risk!!
As for the A028, if you are in the US they are readily available. I should know, I am the distributor for Rokuhan and we have had stocks of these for many, many months. If your dealer is authorized, they can easily order one from us.
Rob
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Post by ztrack on Mar 15, 2024 8:27:42 GMT -5
And in case you are curious...
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Post by ztrack on Mar 15, 2024 8:07:42 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE March 2023 New Releases Part 2 AZL’s ES44ACs ARE BACK – FIRST RELEASE BNSF – 25TH ANNIVERSARY! The new run of ES44ACs is here! And we are going to start up strong with the BNSF’s 25th Anniversary livery! 62415-1 BNSF ES44AC 6017 25 Years Anniversary AZL’s ES44ACs include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, DCC ready, and optional truck with coupler. EMD SD40-2 – Burlington Northern! There are three different road numbers to choose from. 64202-1 BN SD40-2 7273 64202-2 BN SD40-2 7279 64202-3 BN SD40-2 7282 The BN SD40-2s feature: Late Production Cab Headlights Rachet Brake Dynamic Brake Sunshades Low Snowplow Beacon Light 4000 Gallon Fuel Tank Leslie S3LR Airhorn Corrugated Radiators Q-Fans Exhaust Silencer Full width Anticlimber HTC Trucks 88´Nose Prototypical Antennas and more..... In addition, all AZL SD40-2s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers and optional pilots/plows. HEAVYWEIGHT COMBINE COACHES – Southern The Southern combines are available in two road numbers. 74006-1 Southern Heavyweight Combine 654 3 axle 74006-2 Southern Heavyweight Combine 658 3 axle The cars feature two windows on the baggage door. ORTNER HOPPERS – Southern Pacific – Part 2: Okay we may have missed the four pack two weeks ago. Here it is! 905301-1 Southern Pacific Ortner 40' Hopper 481215, 481364, 481388, 481234 Set Trinity RAF 53’ Spine Cars with 53’ Trailers – Marten 905236-1 TTAX Trinity RAF 53C Spine Cars - 3 unit set 355164 53' Trailers – Marten The cars are metal with both etched metal and plastic add-on details. The cars are articulated and ride on modified AZL 90001 roller-bearing trucks. They are lettered for TTAX (old logo). The trailers feature wheels that turn, the ability to reposition the wheels. The cars come with a number of add-on and optional parts. These are: -3x Trailer hitches (up position) -3x Trailer hitches (down position) -3x set of 4 container hole adaptors - for when the container is on the car -3x set of 4 container posts - for when the container is not on the car -3x Trailer legs retracted (for when the trailer is on the tractor) can be swapped with legs installed on the trailer. Note some assembly required, specially adding the hitches. It is recommended the trailers are secured to the cars for optimal performance. 53’ Trailers – Marten 954012-1 Marten 2 x 53' Trailer Two pack of 53’ trailers. The 53' trailers are all new tooling from AZL. The trailers feature wheels that turn, the ability to reposition the wheels. Set comes with 2x Trailer legs retracted (for when the trailer is on the tractor) can be swapped with legs installed on the trailer. Orders of available products can be placed on Ztrack Center: ztrackcenter.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Mar 7, 2024 8:20:07 GMT -5
I would recommend contacting your dealer and letting them know your interest in these runs. Prior to this run, we encouraged dealers to place standing orders for these items, specifically the heritage locos. These allotments are accounted for first. What is remaining is released to the public. BTW, the Spirit of UP run has been distributed world wide, including Canada, Germany and South Africa. AZL has quite the following. Rob
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Post by ztrack on Mar 2, 2024 16:14:05 GMT -5
Here is a quick video show us test running the SD70ACe - Spirit of UP.
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Post by ztrack on Mar 2, 2024 8:32:35 GMT -5
AZL Labs has released two new parts. First up is the PA1 extended coupler. This solid coupler is used in conjunction with the PA1 optional truck with coupler to allow coupling with rolling stock when running an A-A configuration. 9900X-PA Part ALCO PA1 extended coupler Next up is a dummy front couplers. This is a solid coupler replacement for locomotive pilots with dummy coupler. The couplers can be found on such releases as the F7, E7s, E8s and PA1s. 9900X-DC Part Dummy front coupler Both of these items are available now on Ztrack Center: www.ztrackcenter.com
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Post by ztrack on Mar 1, 2024 11:05:02 GMT -5
Please welcome Hobbytown in Indianapolis as our newest AZL dealer. They are a located at: 8265 Center Run Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 Their website is: www.hobbytown.comThere first shipment of AZL items will be arriving there soon!
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Post by ztrack on Mar 1, 2024 8:59:04 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE March 2024 New Releases Part 1 SD70ACE – Union Pacific – Spirit of Union Pacific! The new run of SD70ACEs are here! And we are going to start up strong with Union Pacific’s “Spirit of Union Pacific” livery. This is one special livery dedicated to supporting our troops! It will be sure to stand out on your layout! 63109-8 UP SD70ACe 1943 Spirit of UP AZL’s SD70ACEs include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers pre-installed front pilots/plows, and optional truck with coupler. EMD SD40-2 – Canadian Pacific! There are three different road numbers to choose from. 64206-1 CP SD40-2 5606 Multimark 64206-2 CP SD40-2 5608 Multimark 64206-3 CP SD40-2 5620 Multimark The SP version features these specific details: Early Production Nose Headlights Brakewheel Dynamic Brake 4000 Gallon Fuel Tank Leslie S3LR Airhorn Open Grid Radiators Original Fans Small width Anticlimber HTC Trucks 81´Nose Prototypical Antennas and more..... In addition, all AZL SD40-2s include directional controlled LED lighting, blackened metal wheels, traction tires, AZL AutoLatchTM couplers and optional pilots/plows. ORTNER HOPPERS – Southern Pacific: A two-pack is available: 905351-1 Southern Pacific Ortner 40' Hopper 481396, 481208 2-pack WIDE VISION CABOOSE – Rio Grande After the release of the Rio Grande SD40T-2, we realized you could use a caboose to go with them! Two road numbers are available. 921029-1 D&RGW Wide vision caboose 1516 Orange 921029-2 D&RGW Wide vision caboose 1524 Orange AZL – Z Panzer – M88 recovery vehicles AZL and Z Panzer have teamed up again to offer M88 recovery vehicles. These are being sold as a set of two. The are available in your choice of olive green, sand or NATO paint. A separately applied plow is included. The boom can raise and lower. AZLM88-S Sand M88 set of 2 Recovery Vehicles AZLM88-G Olive Green M88 set of 2 Recovery Vehicles AZLM88-N NATO Green M88 set of 2 Recovery Vehicles Orders of available products can be placed on Ztrack Center: ztrackcenter.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Feb 21, 2024 22:25:56 GMT -5
Recently we sold out of BNSF GP38s. This meant we needed to come up with a NEW BNSF starter set. So we bring you the BNSF EMD GP30 set! The set contains AZL BNSF GP30 AZL Wide Vision Caboose AZL ACF 2-bay covered hopper AZL NSC coil car Rokuhan RC02 controller Rokuhan R028 track oval Rokuhan A002 railing ramp MSRP $430.65 Ztrack Price $299.95 YOU SAVE $130.70! But that is not all, we have also released a BNSF extension set! The extension set contains: AZL 64' Trinity reefer AZL ACF 2-bay covered hopper Rokuhan A028 adapter Rokuhan R047 turnout set Rokuhan C002 turnout control box Rokuhan A005 Y Cable MSRP $259.40 Ztrack Price $172.00 YOU SAVE $87.40 To order visit: www.ztrackcenter.comRob
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Post by ztrack on Feb 19, 2024 14:19:12 GMT -5
Just drop me an email and let me know what you need. sales@ztrack.com
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Post by ztrack on Feb 18, 2024 13:52:14 GMT -5
A few more are gone!
6205-3 UP GP7 122 62007-2 NYC GP9 5936 Lightning Stripe Long Range Tanks 63207-2 PRR SD45 6149 73650-7 Amtrak Baggage 1255 Lightweight Passenger Car IVb livery 903101-1 SLSF (Frisco) 40´ Outside Braced Boxcar 34329 Single 905303-1 CSX (CSXT) Ortner 40' Hopper 291831, 291219, 291402, 291836 Set 905353-1 CSX (CSXT) Ortner 40' Hopper 291839, 291840 2-pack 921015-1 Burlington Wide vision caboose 153
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Post by ztrack on Feb 17, 2024 21:49:01 GMT -5
AZL's has just dropped their winter 2024 update video! What will be happing in 2024 and 2025? See the video! This video includes updates on reruns, new runs, and ALL new products! Check out the video at:
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Post by ztrack on Feb 14, 2024 20:59:38 GMT -5
AMERICAN Z LINE February 2023 New Releases Part 2 EMD SD40T-2S ARE HERE – SECOND RELEASE D&RGW! The second release of the tunnel motors is here! And we have another popular one, Rio Grande (D&RGW)! 64101-1 D&RGW SD40T-2 5376 64101-2 D&RGW SD40T-2 5377 64101-3 D&RGW SD40T-2 5388 The D&RGW SD40T-2s feature: Late Production Cab & Nose Headlights Brakewheel Dynamic Brake Sunshades Low Snowplow 4000 Gallon Fuel Tank Nathan M3R1 Airhorn Small width Anticlimber HTC Trucks 88´Nose Prototypical Antennas and more..... HEAVYWEIGHT COMBINE COACHES – C&O The C&O combines are available in two road numbers. 74045-1 C&O Heavyweight Combine 462 3 axle 74045-2 C&O Heavyweight Combine 458 3 axle The cars feature four windows on the baggage door. Trinity RAF 53’ Spine Cars with 53’ Trailers – England Intermodal 905234-1 TTAX Trinity RAF 53C Spine Cars - 3 unit set 355121 53' Trailers - England Intermodal The cars are metal with both etched metal and plastic add-on details. The cars are articulated and ride on modified AZL 90001 roller-bearing trucks. They are lettered for TTAX (old logo). The trailers feature wheels that turn, the ability to reposition the wheels. The cars come with a number of add-on and optional parts. These are: -3x Trailer hitches (up position) -3x Trailer hitches (down position) -3x set of 4 container hole adaptors - for when the container is on the car -3x set of 4 container posts - for when the container is not on the car -3x Trailer legs retracted (for when the trailer is on the tractor) can be swapped with legs installed on the trailer. Note some assembly required, specially adding the hitches. It is recommended the trailers are secured to the cars for optimal performance. 53’ Trailers – England Intermodal 954010-1 England Intermodal 2 x 53' Trailer Two pack of 53’ trailers. The 53' trailers are all new tooling from AZL. The trailers feature wheels that turn, the ability to reposition the wheels. Set comes with 2x Trailer legs retracted (for when the trailer is on the tractor) can be swapped with legs installed on the trailer. Orders of available products can be placed on Ztrack Center: ztrackcenter.comRob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
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Post by ztrack on Feb 9, 2024 15:32:21 GMT -5
Seriously, take the plunge again!!! You are missing out on some amazing offerings!
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Post by ztrack on Feb 9, 2024 14:36:39 GMT -5
Definitely drop me an email so we can troubleshoot more. I am really thinking this is more of a track issue. When I hear MTL track, I do shudder a little. Just recently, we worked with another customer who was having issues, and we discovered the MTL track was slightly out of gauge in spots. We have test run and QC'd all locos here before they go out to customer and dealers. I can tell you with high confidence the SD40 run has been fantastic. The only issues we see with derailing, or stuttering goes back to the shell aligned that was discussed before. My email is sales@ztrack.com
BTW.... am I the only one who finds it odd that someone would judge a whole company based on one locomotive released 12 years ago? And then be part of a forum for a company they detest so much? Curious, right?
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