Archive for July, 2013

2013 National Train Show News

| July 29, 2013
2013 National Train Show News

Monday, July 29, 2013 American Z Line has showcased a number of new products during the 2013 National Train Show in Atlanta. AZL announced two new cars for their passenger car series. The first is Pullman Heavyweight 3-2 observation cars. These will be available winter of 2013/2014. They are planned to be released in Pullman […]

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July 2013 New Releases | Part 2

| July 14, 2013
July 2013 New Releases | Part 2

The Mikados have arrived!! AZL is proud to announce the release of the USRA Light Mikados. The National Train Show will be the official release of the series. To coincide with the NTS in Atlanta, the first road name offered will be Southern Railway. Three road numbers are available:   Mikado Locomotives ▼ 50004-1 SRR […]

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Mikado

| July 14, 2013 | 0 Comments
Mikado

About the Mikado: Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-8-2 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, eight powered and coupled driving wheels on four axles, and two trailing wheels on one axle, also usually in a trailing truck. This configuration of […]

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July 2013 New Releases | Part 1

| July 2, 2013
July 2013 New Releases | Part 1

July is here, summer’s in full swing and AZL is ready with the new NOKL Centerbeams and new UP Pullman cars.   NOKL Centerbeams ▼ 90357-1 NOKL Centerbeam 732596, 732609, 732613, 732615 4 pack | MSRP $137.00 91357-1 NOKL Centerbeam 732635 Single Car | MSRP $39.00 91357-2 NOKL Centerbeam 732645 Single Car | MSRP $39.000   […]

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