AMERICAN Z LINE February 2022 New Releases Part 2 ALCO PA1 and PB1s – D&RGW – California Zephyr! NEW BODY STYLE – Hot on the heals of their EMD E7 and SW1500 releases, AZL has done it again! AZL has released ALCO PA1 and PB1s. These are by far one of the most recognizable passenger locomotives to run on US rails. Between 1946 and 1953, a total of 297 locomotives were built. The locomotives were available as an A unit and a B unit. The PA1 could generate 2,000 horsepower and reach a maximum speed of 117mph. In light of AZL’s recent named train releases, it is not surprising AZL chose to release the D&RGW’s “California Zephyr” set first. The D&RGW operated four PA1s and two PB1s. As delivered, they were painted all silver with orange noses for Zephyr service. In later years, these PAs would be repainted in Aspen and Silver with four stripes, and eventually black and yellow. AZL is planning on releasing all three versions. AZL has released the California Zephyr versions as single A units, or a set with a B unit. 64403-1 D&RGW ALCO PA1 6001 64403-1_SET D&RGW ALCO PA1 & PB1 6001 & 6002 64403-2 D&RGW ALCO PA1 6003 64403-2_SET D&RGW ALCO PA1 & PB1 6003 & 6012 The ALCO PAs feature prototype specific details, 7mm can motor, dual flywheels, directional controlled LED lighting, six-axle trucks with blind middle axle (no flange), blackened metal wheels, traction tires, optional snow plow, optional front coupler cover and are DCC ready. Note, the optional plow and coupler cover are located under the box insert. EMD SW1500s – Canadian Pacific For mid-month, we have two CP SW1550s! 62721-1 CP EMD SW1500 1298 62721-2 CP EMD SW1500 1299 The SW1500s feature numerous prototype specific details, traction tires, blacken metal-wheels, innovative drive train and truck design, directional-controlled LEDs and AZL’s AutoLatchTM couplers. As a bonus, AZL’s Innovation Lab is including two adapters that allow the SW1500 to be retrofitted with Micro-TriainsTM 905 couplers. Note: We are advising customers not to attempt to remove the shells of the SW1500s. Doing so may result in damage to the locomotive’s shells. R-70-20 Reefers – ARMN (UP) Cars are available in a four-pack, two-pack and single car. 914809-1 ARMN UP R-70-20 Reefer 725062 Single 914839-1 ARMN UP R-70-20 Reefer 725057, 725061 Two-pack 904809-1 ARMN UP R-70-20 Reefer 725017, 725018, 725050, 725054 Set See the American Z Line site for more information on these and other AZL products. http://www.americanzline.com Rob Kluz Ztrack Distribution
