Did Challenger give you an update of the approx. delivery date of the
O5's? Last I heard was "Summer 2001".
John Sauer
--- In BRHSlist@y..., kkd423@h... wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I spent some time this afternoon talking with Challenger about their
> upcoming run of Zephyrs & 05's. As of today, the factory has been
> unreceptive to increasing the order of 05's. That
> might change, but doubtful. Delivery will be very tight. So be ready
> if you're on the bubble.
>
> Challenger has officially been notified by Samhongsa that the
Zephyrs
> are on the hot spot for manufacture, sooner
> rather than later. Models will be shown at St. Louis for the NMRA
> Convention. Shortly after the convention reservations will close on
> them. Personal guess - delivery is before, or at, year end.
>
> Here's what will be built:
> 1. Original Pioneer
> 2. Later modified Pioneer
> 3. Original Mark Twain Zephyr
> 4. Later Mark Twain Zephyr
> 5. Original Twin City Zephyr
> 6. Later modified Twin City Zephyr
>
> There will be more information regarding the model differences
coming
> in the magazine ads and on their website.
> When the info is released I will post it for all here. No pricing
> information yet.
>
> Spread the word.
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