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Post by rapidotrains on Jun 26, 2012 20:03:23 GMT -8
Hi all,
We got our sample of the revised packaging for the FP9A locomotive (CN and VIA versions). With the old blister, five of the six samples they sent us arrived damaged - same problem as on the first run of Canadians. The steps got crushed. The new design has eliminated the problem.
We performed some serious drop tests on the new packaging, hopefully emulating the worst that the courier companies will throw at us. We documented them here:
Now when we get the Canadian FP9A packaging sample that will be an interesting drop test to perform...
-Jason
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Post by onequiknova on Jun 26, 2012 21:45:47 GMT -8
To get the full effect of possible delivery damage, you need to use the box as a step stool to reach the top shelf of the delivery truck. J/K  |
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Post by kentuckysouthernrwy on Jun 27, 2012 3:38:48 GMT -8
So, where can we get the undecorated engine like shown in the video....?
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Post by atsfan on Jun 27, 2012 15:43:28 GMT -8
I really want to commend you for going to this much trouble. I listened to your podcast and loved it. Glad you are in the hobby. Looking forward to seeing these in real life soon.  |
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Post by spookyac47 on Jun 27, 2012 21:31:08 GMT -8
To get the full effect of possible delivery damage, you need to use the box as a step stool to reach the top shelf of the delivery truck. J/K . . . or stack 8 or 9 75 lb boxes on top of the package . . .  |
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Post by el3637 on Jun 27, 2012 21:31:27 GMT -8
Any idea when the replacement side steps will be available?
Andy
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Post by rapidotrains on Jun 28, 2012 9:45:47 GMT -8
Any idea when the replacement side steps will be available? Andy The tool is still being finished, and then they have to be painted and printed. It will be a month or two yet... -Jason |
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Post by rapidotrains on Jun 28, 2012 9:47:32 GMT -8
I really want to commend you for going to this much trouble. I listened to your podcast and loved it. Glad you are in the hobby. Looking forward to seeing these in real life soon. Thanks a lot for the kind words! The podcast was fun. To paraphrase Doctor Who: "The difficult thing is to stop me from talking." -Jason |
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Post by craigz on Jun 28, 2012 11:21:00 GMT -8
So, where can we get the undecorated engine like shown in the video....? Undecorated, unassembled....  |
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Post by riogrande on Jun 28, 2012 13:08:48 GMT -8
Just curious, how much will the new packaging affect the shipping? i.e. was only a small number of sets shipped already and quite a few will be shipped out in the new packaging so at least a lot of sets will be better protected?
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Post by spookyac47 on Jun 29, 2012 6:50:03 GMT -8
Packaging is part of the solution . . . .
I recently sent a Digitrax throttle back to Florida for an upgrade from DT-400 to DT-402.
I got a notice that it is on it's way back via UPS.
Since it left Florida two days ago, it have visited Montgomery, AL, Jackson, MS and last location is Mesquite, TX. I live in Tucson, AZ
Although my package may be in a container with other packages destined for Arizona, what's the possiblity that it would be physically handled at each destination if it is sorted and resorted?
The source and destination are only two steps in the shipping process and each additional stop can introduce new hazards to a carefully packaged item.
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Post by bsklarski on Jun 29, 2012 7:05:13 GMT -8
Don its been my experience that when it goes through a destination like they show on the progress report, it gets handled, whether to change trailers, containers, aircraft, trucks, ect
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Post by calzephyr on Jun 29, 2012 20:14:13 GMT -8
Hi all, We got our sample of the revised packaging for the FP9A locomotive (CN and VIA versions). With the old blister, five of the six samples they sent us arrived damaged - same problem as on the first run of Canadians. The steps got crushed. The new design has eliminated the problem. We performed some serious drop tests on the new packaging, hopefully emulating the worst that the courier companies will throw at us. We documented them here: Now when we get the Canadian FP9A packaging sample that will be an interesting drop test to perform... -Jason Jason Great video and testing. No doubt the new packing does a better job and thanks for posting the testing. We enjoyed seeing the testing and the results. larry |
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