USA Semiquincentennial in 2026 - Anniversary Models?

[paul]

It's the first 2026 model I've seen. If you expand the picture and look at the color, there are blue bits.View attachment 172511

Patriotic and attractive—thanks again, Tom. It's the first '26 model I've seen, too.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Yes, and so far the only I think. I believe the only one still! I hope we have better releases this year.

 

[FilterQueenEthan]

I don't know about Whirlpool or Panasonic nozzles being used by Royal, but I believe most of their power nozzles were made by Air-Way or Filter Queen. I'm sure Tom G. would know for sure who built which one. Here's a pic of my model 31X Filter Queen with power nozzle for comparison.
Jeff
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That is a B-88 on your D31X, and I know they used the CA-96 on many Royal tanks, with the only difference being the hookups and color. Have seen an 88/AN96 in blue before. I think for the 250th do a Filter Queen styled like a K31X in all chrome, with an American flag on the front of the tank and the hose striped like a barber pole with red hookups and an American Flag power nozzle!

 

[vacerator]

Won't be celebrating it. Should be obvious why not.

 

[centralsweeper63]

I can understand that.

 

[paul]

I am celebrating it, because of the many freedoms and opportunities US citizens have according to our Constitution and Bill of Rights; and because of the men and women in our armed forces who have made sacrifices—including their lives, relationships, mental health, and body parts—to defend them and us. Our country and its leaders—like all countries of the world—has never been nor will ever be perfect, but I have had a pretty good life here and am very grateful.