HO & N scale model railroading
July, 2010
Atlas Rolls Out New HO Locomotives and Freight Cars
The latest addition to Atlas' premier line of high-end, fully detailed locomotives feature the quality and exceptional attention to detail discerning
model railroaders will appreciate. Master Series Gold and Silver EMD GP40-2 locomotives feature Standard DC versions as well as DCC with
QSI Sound versions. ACF(R) 60' Auto Parts Boxcars are also available in
single and double door versions.
EMD GP40-2 Phase II
Master Series Silver Standard DC $159.95 Each
150-10000653 B&M #300 John W. Barriger (No Dynamic Brakes)
150-10000654 B&M #305 (No Dynamic Brakes)
150-10000655 B&M #316 (No Dynamic Brakes)
150-10000656 NS #3010
150-10000657 NS #3013
150-10000658 NS #3021
150-10000659 BN #3040
150-10000660 BN #3053
150-10000661 BN #3058
Master Series Gold Sound & DCC Equipped $249.95 Each
150-10000672 B&M #301 Paul W. Cherington (No Dynamic Brakes)
150-10000674 B&M #317 (No Dynamic Brakes)
150-10000675 NS #3011
150-10000676 NS #3027
150-10000677 NS #3033
150-10000678 BN #3043
150-10000679 BN #3056
150-10000680 BN #3061
ACF(R) 60' Auto Parts Boxcar $24.95 Each
Single-Door
150-20000660 CN #799422
150-20000662 CN #799438
150-20000663 CSX Transportation #172616
150-20000664 CSX Transportation #172673
150-20000665 CSX Transportation #172721
150-20000666 NS/N&W #600930
150-20000667 NS/N&W #600940
150-20000668 NS/N&W #600940
150-20000670 RI #33813
150-20000671 RI #33821
Double-Door
150-20000673 Chessie System/C&O #488711
150-20000674 Chessie System/C&O #488726
150-20000676 Detroit & Toledo Shore Line #5545
150-20000677 Detroit & Toledo Shore Line #5547
150-20000678 Detroit & Toledo Shore Line #5548
150-20000679 DRGW #63851
150-20000680 DRGW #63852
150-20000681 DRGW #63854
150-20000682 UP #960559
150-20000683 UP #960562
150-20000684 UP #960573
June, 2010
HO R-T-R Cylindrical Hoppers - $26.95:
20000541 6-Bay Chesapeake & Ohio #2512
20000545 6-Bay Norfolk & Western #71861
20000547 3-Bay American Potash (Trona) #38101
20000549 3-Bay Florida Tile #62042
20000551 3-Bay Penn Central #885122
May, 2010
N R-T-R Trainman 40' (GATX) Airslide Covered Hoppers
38787 Diamond Sugar #45018 Each $10.95:
38789 National Starch #42731
38791 Red Wing Milling Co. #44255
HO Scale Plastic Structure Kits: Each kits features molded in color parts with realistic details. (Boxed)
716 Trainman Rural Station 22.95
717 Trainman Interlocking Tower 22.95
718 Trainman Branch Line Station 22.95
752 Substation 29.95
761 Produce Market 26.95
762 Contemporary Diner 26.95
763 Drive-Through Bank 26.95
764 Car Wash (Features opening bay doors) 26.95
780 Transformer (Includes 2-complete
industrial transformers) 24.95
March, 2010
N Trainman PS2 Covered Hoppers - Each $9.95:
31957 Conrail #879235
31959 Ful-O-Pep Feeds #31490
31961 Norfolk & Western #291582
31963 Seaboard Coast Line #203200
31967 Tennessee Central #6000
31969 Union Pacific #11422
February, 2010
HO Trainman 2-bay offset side hoppers
20000581 Norfolk & Western #180791
20000583 Reading #86216
20000591 Erie #28100
20000593 Jersey Central #10259
20000594 Jersey Central #10286
January, 2010
HO R-T-R Trainman Cupola Caboose - Each $14.95:
11239 Erie #C226
11241 Lackawanna #896
11243 Lehigh & Hudson River #11
11245 Lehigh Valley #95003
11249 NJ Transit #901
11257 New York Central #17551
11261 Santa Fe #999960
N R-T-R USRA Steel Rebuilt Boxcars - Each $16.95:
45844 Chesapeake & Ohio #12421
45850 Pennsylvania #104888
45851 Pennsylvania #105007
December, 2009
N scale RTR Thrall 2743 Gondolas - each $18.95
0000178 Environmental Rail Solutions #520196
50000184 Joseph Transportation #98515
50000186 Norfolk Southern #194221
50000187 Norfolk Southern #194267
November, 2009
N R-T-R Trainman 50' Single Door Boxcars - Each $11.95:
38927 Erie Lackawanna #66270
38933 Pennsylvania #73110
38934 Pennsylvania #73146
October, 2009
HO Scale 1993 Ford Explorer (Blister Carded) - Each $15.95:
30000030 Metallic Red
30000031 Metallic Dark Green
30000032 Metallic Blue
30000033 Light Brown
30000034 Metallic Grey
30000035 White
N Scale 1993 Ford Explorer (2/pk)(Blister Cd) - Each $22.95:
60000030 Metallic Red
60000031 Metallic Dark Green
60000032 Metallic Blue
60000033 Light Brown
60000034 Metallic Gray
60000035 White
September, 2009
HO Trainman Bulkhead Flat Cars - Each $15.95:
20000383 BNSF #546002
20000385 Cotton Belt #88171
20000387 TTX #804000
20000389 Union Pacific #262004
July, 2009
N Scale Model Railroading Accessories:
2042 Code 55 Nickel Silver 30° Crossing 9.75
2044 Code 55 Nickel Silver 60° Crossing 9.75
2054 Code 55 Nickel Silver #10 Left Turnout 17.35
2055 Code 55 Nickel Silver #10 Right Turnout 17.35
2057 Code 55 Nickel Silver 3.5 Wye Turnout 16.15
June, 2009
N Scale R-T-R Trainman 70-Ton Ore Cars - Each $9.95:
39996 Chesapeake & Ohio #1510
39997 Chesapeake & Ohio #1522
39998 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac #319
39999 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac #330
May, 2009
N Trainman Piggyback Flat Car with 2 24' Trailers - $13.95:
37595 Burlington Route #89500
37597 Chicago & Northwestern #44193
37601 Pennsylvania #475444
37602 Pennsylvania #475452
N Trainman 40' Double Door Boxcar - $11.95:
38801 Baltimore & Ohio #293809
38802 Baltimore & Ohio #293823
38809 New York Central #77080
April, 2009
N Scale Switches and Bearing Trucks:
2708 Code 80 Nickel Silver Standard Wye Remote Switch 21.75
2754 Code 80 Nickel Silver Custom-Line Standard Wye Switch 12.95
22076 40-Ton Roller Bearing Trucks w/AccuMate Couplers (1pr/Set) (12 Sets/Cd) 58.20
March, 2009
N R-T-R 40' Wood Reefer Cars - Each SRP $24.95:
41526 Banana Distributing Co. #7058
41528 Borden's #3837
41530 Collage Inn #104
41532 Fairmont Creamery #30155
41534 Lion Milk #15431
41536 White House Milk #1107
41538 Williamson Candy Co. #5500
41540 Wilson's Milk #17500 17.95
February, 2009
HO Assembled Die Cast 1968 Plymouth Fury I 4-Dr. Sedans:
87170 Sheriff Car, Green/White 9.95
87190 White 8.95
87191 Black 8.95
87192 Blue 8.95
87193 Green 8.95
87194 Red 8.95
HO Assembled Die Cast 1970 Ford Custom 4-Door Sedans:
87200 Metropolitan Police Car, Blue/White 9.95
87220 White 8.95
87221 Black 8.95
87222 Blue 8.95
87223 Beige 8.95
87224 Red 8.95
January, 2009
HO R-T-R ACF 33,000 Gal. Tank Cars - Each SRP $27.95:
17247 Shell Oil #3013
17305 Union Texas Petroleum #933000
N R-T-R Trainman 50' Single Dr. Boxcars - Ea. SRP $10.95:
38913 Atlantic Coast Line #31111
38915 Delaware & Hudson #22131
38917 Lehigh Valley #8600
38919 Maine Central #9303
N R-T-R Trainman C&O Cabooses - Each SRP $13.95:
39801 Chesapeake & Ohio #90119
39803 Chessie System #90241
39805 Conrail #19065
39811 Virginian #300
HO R-T-R Trainman PS2 Covered Hoppers - Each $13.95:
17193 Western Maryland #5512
17194 Western Maryland #5525
17207 Seaboard Coast Line #203200
17208 Seaboard Coast Line #203336
December, 2008
HO R-T-R Trainman Freight Cars:
AAR 70-Ton 9-Panel Open Hoppers - Each $13.95:
1190 Chessie System (C&O) #143665
1393 Penn Central #461071
1395 Reading #60141
1397 Seaboard Coast Line #162112
1401 Southern #73634
2-Bay Offset Side Hopper - $13.95:
18959 Delaware & Hudson #6408
N R-T-R USRA Single-Sheathed Boxcars - Each $15.95:
41965 Delaware & Hudson #17175
41969 Pennsylvania #540371
41970 Pennsylvania #540388
41971 Philadelphia & Reading #5505
41972 Philadelphia & Reading #5539
N R-T-R Trainman 50' Double-Door Boxcars. - Each $10.95:
36439 Delaware & Hudson #25010
36445 New York Central "Early Bird" #45326
N R-T-R 55-Ton Fishbelly Hoppers - Each $15.95:
41298 Baltimore & Ohio #3652, Flat End
41304 Central of New Jersey #67077, Flat End
41305 Central of New Jersey #67082, Flat End
41307 Delaware & Hudson #5460, Flat End
41310 Norfolk Southern #8501, Flat End
41311 Norfolk Southern #8530, Flat End
41313 Atlantic Coast Line #81210, Peaked End
HO R-T-R ACF 5701 Centerflow Plastics Hoppers.-Ea. $29.95:
20000275 Dow Chemical (DOWX) #2131
20000277 Exxon Chemical Americas (ECUX) #844299
20000281 GE Railcar (PLWX) #57064
November, 2008
2851 N Kim's Classic 1920's American Home Building Kit (Includes front porch with lattice, clapboad siding lower half, shingle detail upper half, brick chimney & bilco cellar doors. Approx. dimensions 3-1/2"x1-3/4"x2-1/2") 20.95
October, 2008
N Scale 50' Fruit Growers Express Boxcar - Each $12.95:
30053 Conrail Quality #369102
30055 CSX #197175
30061 Norfolk &Western #296958
30063 Penn Central #369185
30065 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac #98707
HO Scale Thrall 2743 Gondola - Each $29.95:
20000196 BNSF #513001
20000198 CSX #487615
20000199 CSX #487670
20000202 Fluor Daniel Fernald (OHFX) #126
20000204 Union Pacific #152007
HO R-T-R 1932 ARA Boxcars - Each $29.95:
20000172 Central of Georgia #4200
20000174 Clinchfield #5000
20000176 Missouri Pacific (I-GN) #17144
20000178 Maine Central #4250
20000180 Warrior River Terminal #900
September, 2008
HO R-T-R Trainman 52' Evans Gondolas - Each $13.95:
20000245 Amtrak #13309
20000246 Amtrak #13321
20000247 Boston & Maine #9001
20000253 Maine Central #1123
August, 2008
HO Ready to Roll
9987050 1911 Austro Daimler 8/16 Austrian Emperor Staff Car 16.95
9987063 American Walk-In Van Metropolitan Police Special Operations 16.95
9987064 American Walk-In Van Capital Press Newspaper 16.95
9987065 American Walk-In Van All American Plumbing 16.95
9987083 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited (Silver) 15.95
9987084 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited(Red) 15.95
9987085 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited (Blue) 15.95
9987123 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Gray) 15.95
9987124 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Black) 15.95
9987125 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Beige) 15.95
July, 2008
HO Code 100 Track, Nickel Silver - Each SRP $16.95:
285 Custom Line Mark 4 #8 Turnout - Left
286 Custom Line Mark 4 #8 Turnout - Right
N 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper - 15.95:
40801 Baltimore & Ohio #640460
40802 Baltimore & Ohio #640499
40805 Erie #28007
40807 Jersey Central #10258
40808 Jersey Central #10311
40809 Lehigh & New England #15123
40811 Louisville & Nashville #62214
40813 Milwaukee Road #96244
June, 2008
HO RTR
48' All Purpose Well Cars - Each $24.95:
20000147 BNSF #210001
20000155 TTX #456200
ACF 5800 Plastics Hopper - Each $29.95:
20000164 Occidental Chemical #71165
N Trainman 50' box
338901 Bangor & Aroostook #10362
38903 Delaware, Lackawanna & Western #12079
38904 Delaware, Lackawanna & Western #12098
38905 Norfolk & Western #55915
38906 Norfolk & Western #55991
38907 Pennsylvania #73079
38908 Pennsylvania #73173
38911 Seaboard Air Line #27093
N 1978 Ford Fairmont Sedans (2/Pk Vehicle Set) - Each $13.95:
60000015 Cream
60000016 Green
60000017 Brown
60000018 White
60000019 Burgundy
N Trainman Hoppers
50000087 Continental Polymers (CPIX) #1000
50000091 Eastman Chemical (ex-CSPX) #5662
50000095 General Electric Railcar (5251) #37869
50000097 General Electric Railcar (Conspicuity Stripes) #58255
HO ACF Cylindrical Hoppers - Each SRP #22.95:
19671 6-Bay Chessie System (C&O) #2511
19672 6-Bay Chessie System (C&O) #2530
19821 3-Bay ARCO Polymers (DYLX) #1001
19831 3-Bay Int'l Minerals & Chemicals #51390
19841 3-Bay Potash Co. of America #31963
N Trainman 40' PS1 Boxcars - Each SRP $9.95:
34608 Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac #2814
34614 Western Maryland #4225
34615 Western Maryland #4323
N Trainman 70-Ton Ore Cars - Each SRP 7.95:
39986 Erie Mining #2301
39992 Southern Pacific #467501
39994 Union Pacific #26422
May, 2008
721 HO Middlesex Manufacturing Company Plastic Model Kit 17.98
HO Scale Vehicles: Each SRP $11.95
30000010 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Cream)
30000011 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Met. Dark Green)
30000012 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Brown)
30000013 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (White)
30000014 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Met. Burgundy)
N Scale Twin Pack Vehicle Set: SRP $14.50
60000010 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Cream)
60000011 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Met. Dark Green)
60000012 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Brown)
60000013 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (White)
60000014 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon (Met. Burgundy)
April, 2008
HO R-T-R Trainman AAR 70-Ton 9-Panel 3-Bay Open
Hoppers with Arched Ends - Each SRP $12.95:
1381 Baltimore & Ohio #12734
1382 Baltimore & Ohio #12788
1383 Clinchfield #52750
1385 Southern #74462
1386 Southern #74483
1387 Texas & Pacific #9696
N R-T-R Trainman PS2 Hoppers - Each SRP $9.95:
31943 Delaware & Hudson #12078
31947 Olin Chemical #80151
31949 Penn Central #877558
31951 Southern #280239
31953 Western Maryland #5505
31954 Western Maryland #5530
HO Assembled Plastic Cars - Each SRP $16.95:
9987030 1929 Austro Daimler ADR 22/70, Top Up (Cream)
9987035 1929 Austro Daimler ADR 22/70, Convert. (Cream)
9987040 1923 Austro Daimler 6/17, Top Up (Green)
9987045 1923 Austro Daimler 6/17, Convertible (Green)
March, 2008
N Scale R-T-R ACF 5701 Grain Hopper Cars - SRP $19.95
50000073 ADM Transportation Blue #80117
50000077 Chicago Freight #1060
50000079 United Bio Energy #52860
730 HO Barb's Bungalow Garage Laser-Cut Mirco-Plywood Kit (Includes 2 garages, window glazing/roofing/self-stick stone work material, scale drawings with photos and instructions. Bagged with header.) 43.95
2860 N Barb's Bungalow Garage Laser-Cut Mirco-Plywood Kit (Includes 2 garages, window glazing/roofing/self-stick stone work material, scale drawings with photos and instructions. Bagged with header.) 38.50
February, 2008
N Scale Railroad:
2080 Code 55 Through Plate Single Track Girder Bridge Kit 12.95
2081 Code 55 Through Plate Double Track Girder Bridge Kit 19.95
2082 Code 55 Through Plate Track Girder Bridge Add-On Kit 12.95
31400 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car BASF Wyandotte #78580 9.95
31402 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car Detrex Chemical #9533 9.95
31404 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car GATX Eat Honey #86581 9.95
31406 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car GATX Service Driven Logo #23826 9.95
31408 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car HOCX Pure Sweet Molasses #144 9.95
31410 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car Hooker Chemical #24934 9.95
31411 Trainman Beer Can Shorty Tank Car Hooker Chemical #24937 9.95
37825 Trainman 50' Piggy-Back Flat Car Pennsylvania w/40' Trailer Interstate Container #475487 11.95
37831 Trainman 50' Piggy-Back Flat Car w/40' Trailer Reading #9314 11.95
37832 Trainman 50' Piggy-Back Flat Car w/40' Trailer Reading #9330 11.95
37833 Trainman 50' Piggyback Flat Car w/40' Trailer Southern Pacific #598300
N Scale R-T-R Trainman 2-Bay Centerflow Hopper Cars:
39263 BNSF Swoosh #405860 9.95
39265 Burlington Route #183925 9.95
39267 Dow Chemical #2712 9.95
39268 Dow Chemical #2733 9.95
39273 Union Pacific (CNW) #96679 9.95
January, 2008
HO R-T-R ACF 33,000 Gallon Tank Cars - Each $23.95:
17217 ACFX #19906
17297 Suburban Propane (CNTX) #1308
17371 Delta Gas #17040
N R-T-R Trainman 50' Stock Cars - Each $9.95:
35430 Burlington #50561
35434 New York Central #3039
35436 Norfolk & Western #316605
35437 Norfolk & Western #316620
35438 Pennsylvania #130001
35439 Pennsylvania #130015
HO R-T-R GATX 20,700 Gal. Non-Insulated Tank Cars-Ea. $29.95:
20000085 GATX #52301 (Type 10 Saddles)
20000089 Pennzoil #99525 (Type 10 Saddles)
20000091 Dow Chemical #4743 (Type 20 Saddles
December, 2007
HO Assembled Die Cast Vehicles:
9987010 1914 Austro Daimler 18/32 Convertible, Top Up (White) 16.95
9987015 1914 Austro Daimler 18/32 Convertible, Top Down (White) 16.95
9987020 1908 Austro Daimler 28/35 Baujahr Car 16.95
9987060 American Walk-In Van (Undecorated White) 14.95
9987061 American Walk-In "Miracle Bakery" Van 16.95
9987062 American Walk-In "Specter Linen" Service Van 16.95
9987080 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited (White) 15.95
9987081 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited (Red) 15.95
9987082 2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited (Green) 15.95
9987120 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Blue) 15.95
9987121 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Maroon) 15.95
9987122 1936 Chrysler Airflow Imperial Eight Car (Dark Gray) 15.95
N R-T-R Trainman 50' Double-Door Boxcars - Each $9.95:
36427 Baltimore & Ohio #289247
36428 Baltimore & Ohio #289251
36431 Maine Central #9000
36433 Norfolk & Western #318661
36434 Norfolk & Western #318680
N R-T-R 48' Pines Trailers - Each $11.95:
50000053 CSX Transportation #613055
50000056 BNSF #221759
50000059 TIP Intermodal #228018
R-T-R HO Scale:
Trainman 2-Bay Offset Side Hopper w/Flat End: Ea. $12.95
18911 Reading #86227
18912 Reading #86239
36' Wood Reefer Car: Each $29.95
61341 Libby's #1464
61351 New York, Ontario & Western #6401
61361 Swift Premium Bacon #1860
61381 Wescott & Winks Jersey Gold #1055
48' Pines Trailer: Each $13.95
20000038 CSX Transportation #613055
20000041 Burlington Northern Railway #221759
20000047 Thoroughbred Distribution #613274
November, 2007
HO ACF 5701 Centerflow Plastics Hoppers - Each $29.95:
20000001 DuPont (DUPX) #37234
20000002 DuPont (DUPX) #37280
20000003 El Rexene Plastics (ACFX) #98087
20000005 Arco Polymers (KCIX) #496
20000007 American Hoechst Plastics Division (ACFX) #98319
20000011 Occidental Chemical (FPCX) #70050
HO Code 100 Plate Girder Bridges - Each $10.95:
70000002 Norfolk & Western
70000003 Pennsylvania
70000004 Western Maryland
N Code 80 Plate Girder Bridges - Each $9.95:
2556 Lackawanna Railroad (Buffalo, New York)
2557 New Haven Railroad
2559 Pennsylvania R.R.
HO Scale R-T-R Trainman Series:
2-Bay Offset Side Hoppers with Flat End - Each $12.95:
18901 Bangor & Aroostook #3921
18905 Norfolk & Western #180790
18907 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie #75757
ACF 3560 Covered Hoppers - Each $12.95:
18921 Chessie System (C&O) #601341
18922 Chessie System (C&O) #601389
18923 Kern-McGee #63453
N Scale R-T-R Trainman Series:
ACF 3560 Covered Hoppers - Each $9.95:
39909 CSX #226819
39910 CSX #226824
39911 Florida Tile #63667
39915 Watkins Salt (ACFX) #63906
90-Ton Hoppers - Each $9.95:
40439 CSX (CSXT) #809270
40440 CSX (CSXT) #811200
40445 Burlington Route #172520
40449 Conrail Quality #495104
40450 Conrail Quality #495169
40451 CSX (NYC) #489274
40452 CSX (NYC) #489635
40453 Norfolk & Western #12000
40454 Norfolk & Western #12009
October, 2007
HO R-T-R ACF 4650 3-Bay Centerflow Hopper Cars (Post 1971 Body Style.) (Each attractively window-boxed.)- Each $26.95:
20000069 Burlington Northern #458397
20000071 BNSF #402021
20000073 IMC #10207
20000075 Cotton Belt #70433
September, 2007
HO Trainman Series - Each $12.95:
1122 Chesapeake & Ohio #90255 C&O Style Cupola Caboose
1123 Chesapeake & Ohio #90290 C&O Style Cupola Caboose
1148 Norfolk & Western #530341 C&O Style Cupola Caboose
17193 Western Maryland #5505 PS2 Covered Hopper
N 55-Ton Fishbelly Hoppers - Each $14.95:
41270 Norfolk & Western #38083 (Peaked End)
41271 Norfolk & Western #38292 (Peaked End)
41272 Norfolk & Western #38604 (Peaked End)
41273 Chesapeake & Ohio #300401 (Flat End)
41274 Chesapeake & Ohio #300426 (Flat End)
41275 Chesapeake & Ohio #300440 (Flat End)
41276 Jersey Central #67258 (Flat End)
41277 Jersey Central #67441 (Flat End)
41279 Lehigh Valley #25210 (Flat End)
41282 Reading #80333 (Flat End)
41283 Reading #80349 (Flat End)
41285 Western Maryland #11001 (Flat End)
41286 Western Maryland #11043 (Flat End)
41288 Cambria & Indiana #315 (Flat End
July, 2007
R-T-R HO Scale AFC 17,360 Gallon Tank Car
15555 Occidental #132262 24.95
15565 Hooker #1263 24.95
15653 PPGX #1743 24.95
15661 GATX #58964 24.95
15671 GAF Corporation #85679 24.95
15691 SHPX #220870 24.95
R-T-R N Scale ACF 50' Precision Design Boxcar Rib-Side
45351 BNSF #722974 17.95
45361 Conrail #166754 17.95
45362 Conrail #166863 17.95
R-T-R N Scale Freight Cars:
Trainman 40' PS1 Boxcar - Each SRP $9.95:
34582 Baltimore & Ohio #470078
34583 Baltimore & Ohio #470191
34586 Jersey Central #23514
34587 Jersey Central #23541
Trainman 42' Gondola - Each SRP $9.95:
35172 Boston & Maine #9670
35174 Chesapeake & Ohio #37127
35175 Chesapeake & Ohio #37171
35176 Delaware & Hudson #13670
June, 2007
N Scale R-T-R Freight Cars:
Trainman Cupola Caboose - Each $9.95:
35524 Missouri Pacific #13125
35526 New York Central #17710
35528 Rio Grande #01481
35530 Santa Fe #999186
Trainman 50' Mechanical Reefer - Each $9.95:
36743 Burlington Route #123
36749 Pacific Fruit Express #301005
36751 Santa Fe #3155
36753 Tropicana #148
May, 2007
HO R-T-R 17,600 Gal. Corn Syrup Tank Cars - Each $25.95:
62375 Minnesota Corn Processors (MNCX) #1005
62393 ADM (Molecule) #16185
62424 CASCO (GATX) #4478
62433 GATX (Service Driven) #4415
62481 Cargill (UTCI - Repaint) #4767
62491 ADM (Leaf & Conspicuity Stripes) #17095
N 45' Pines Trailers - Each $9.95:
29025 Illinois Central # ICRZ 631730
29029 MKT # MKTZ 630010
N R-T-R USRA Single-Sheathed Boxcars - Each $13.95:
41911 Jersey Central (MOW) #92161
41921 Maine Central #36099
41931 Milwaukee Road #700155
41941 New York Central (P.McK.&Y.) #81033
41951 Pennsylvania (MOW) #499211
41961 Southern Pacific #27019
April, 2007
Atlas' 2-bay hoppers offer economic way to transport coal
Atlas is adding 2-bay offset side hoppers with round ends to their HO-scale Trainman line of economically priced cars. These ready-to-run models are designed to help new modelers and those with a limited budget quickly build up a fleet of quality, detailed rolling stock without severely emptying their pocketbooks.
The new 2-bay offset side hoppers with round ends are modeled after the open hoppers that were built in the 1930s and the 1940s to transport coal. Each of the models feature blackened metal wheels, free-rolling 50 ton trucks, detailed brake gear, body mounted AccuMate knuckle couplers, and prototypical painting and lettering.
Initial roadnames will be available in two roadnumbers for the following: C&O, Clinchfield, Montour, and nickel Plate. The hoppers are all painted black with white lettering. An undecorated car will also be available. The 2-bay offset side hoppers with round ends are scheduled to begin shipping in June.
February, 2007
HO R-T-R 50' Precision Design Boxcars - Each $22.95:
13363 Western Maryland Smooth-Side #35210
13671 Conrail Rib-Side #166754
13672 Conrail Rib-Side #166863
N R-T-R Trainman Series 40' PS1 Boxcars - Each $9.95:
34574 New York Central #159895
34576 Pennsylvania #47001
34577 Pennsylvania #47019
34578 Santa Fe "Super Chief" #142609
34580 Southern #27000
December, 2006
HO Maintenance of Way Ford F150 Pickup Trucks - Ea. $13.95:
1251 BNSF (White)
1252 Conrail (Yellow)
1253 CSX (White)
1254 Norfolk Southern (Yellow)
1255 Susquehanna (Yellow)
1256 Union Pacific (White)
1257 BNSF (White/New Logo)
1267 Illinois Central (White)
1269 Norfolk Southern (White)
HO Trainman 2-Bay Offset Side Hoppers - Each $12.95:
18881 Erie #28007
18883 Great Northern #73303
18885 Jersey Central #10301
18886 Jersey Central #10309
18887 Santa Fe #180822
N Railroad Signal System:
2239 Type "G" Bi-Directional Target (Red, green & yellow lenses. Includes signal, jumper wire, plug to RJ11 jack, trackside relay shed & manual.) 39.95
N Maintenance of Way Ford F150 Pickup Trucks (2) - $15.95:
2987 BNSF (White)
2988 Conrail (Yellow)
2989 CSX (White)
2990 Norfolk Southern (Yellow)
2991 Susquehanna (Yellow)
2992 Union Pacific (White)
2993 BNSF (White/New Logo)
2996 Illinois Central (White)
3000 Norfolk Southern (White)
N USRA Double Sheathed Boxcars:
45710 Boston & Maine #70039 13.95
45712 Burlington #120801 13.95
45714 Great Northern #23555 15.95
45716 Lackawanna #44029 13.95
45720 New York Central (T&OC) #14024 13.95
45722 Santa Fe #38749 13.95
Atlas Announces HO Alco S2, S4, and S1 Locomotives for September, 2006
Atlas announces that the following road names available for September:
s1: Bay Colony - - Staten Island - - Delaware & Hudson - - Rio Grande - - Union Pacific
S4: Bay Colony - - Norfolk & Western - - Western Maryland
S1: Chicago Great Webster - - Long Island - - US Air Force - - US Army
All feature 5-pole skewed armature motor for reliable operation, Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds, Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers, exceptional painting and printing and sturdy die-cast mainframe and gear cases
Atlas Unveils New HO scale "Trainman" line in Cincinnati
Atlas announced its new Trainman line in HO and O scale, a completely new category of affordable, scale locomotives and rolling stock, designed for compatibility with existing layouts. Fully assembled and ready-to-run, these units are built for dependability and hours of smooth, reliable performance.
"The evolution and development of the Trainman lines dates back 25 years [to Atlas Tool Co. Inc. founder Steve Schaffan]," said Atlas Chairman Thomas W Haedrick. "Over the past 20 years, maintaining such high production standards has become an expensive proposition, for both Atlas and consumers. During the last few years, an important question became..."What about all the other modelers out there who know the Atlas name, but can't afford, or don't want to spend their hard earned dollars on high end locomotives or rolling stock?" Equally important is the question that goes to the heart of continuing the healthy development of model railroading in the United States, "What about new individuals who want to enter into the hobby of model railroading, but can't or don't want to spend at typical high end prices?" These are the individuals the Atlas Trainman lines have been developed for. Whether it's N, HO, or O, the Atlas Trainman lines represent Atlas' attempt to more widely assure model railroading fun for everyone."
Haedrich went on to assure modelers that the Master Series line will be continued and will be the mainstay of their development efforts, and that though more economically priced, the Trainman line "will retain the same standards of quality model building and prototypical realism as the Master Series."
The new HO-scale Trainman line will begin shipping this fall. Premiering next will be the Atlas HO Trainman line, which was unveiled at the NMRA Convention in Cincinnati. The first releases will be available in Fall/Winter 2005/06. That will be followed by the Atlas N Trainman line in 2006. All current details, FAQ's,and the latest Trainman product information can be found online.
Atlas Trainman products, the end result of many hours of painstaking research, design, and development by the innovative minds at Atlas, combine handsome new paint schemes with state-of-the-art detailing and construction. Added details include true-scale dimensions, accurate details, finely molded parts, and weighted, detailed underframes. All Atlas Trainman locomotives and rolling stock are equipped with AccuMate Knuckle Couplers.
Coming to HO scale are the following: an AAR 70-ton, 3-bay hopper for undecorated, M & St.L, Rio Grande, Southern, and BN; an ACF 50-foot 6-inch boxcar for undecorated, Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay, CSX, Rail Box, and St. Marys Railroad; an ACF 3560 centerflow covered hopper for undecorated, C&O, Corn Products (CPC), Duluth Missabe & Iron Range, and Stauffer Chemical; and Evans 52foot gondola for undecorated, Atlantic & Western, Boston & Maine, C&NW, and Grand Trunk Western. Undecorated cars will retail for $9.95 and decorated cars for $12.95 each. Future productions include a C&O-style center cupola caboose and an EMD GP38-2 late phase. Details will be announced later.
Re-release of RS-3 and RSD-4/5 locomotives
The locomotives are expected to be delivered in August of this year.
Features on the RS-3 and RSD-4/5 will include: thinner handrails and stanchions, separate drop step detail, directional lighting, factory-installed AccuMate couplers, dual flywheel-equipped five-pole skewed armature motor, and metal grab irons. The following RS-3s will be available:
RS-3 undecorated, Burlington Northern (green, black, and white) #4056 and #4064, Chicago & North Western (yellow and green) #1616 and #1618, Delaware & Hudson (blue, gray, and yellow "Lightning Stripe) #4110 and #4121, Erie Lackawanna (gray, maroon, and yellow) #1023 and# 1025, New Haven (red-orange and black) #529 and #559, Norfolk & Western (black and yellow) #300 and #303, and Rio Grande (black and aspen gold) #5201 and #5202.The RSD-4/5 will be available for the following: undecorated, Chesapeake & Ohio (blue and yellow) #5572 and #5575, Packing (white, brown, red, blue, andJersey Central (green and gold) #1601 and #1608, and Santa Fe (black and silver "Zebra Stripe") #2103 and 2107. The units will retail for $99.95 each.
Boxcars, Freight Cars Released in New Roadnames, Numbers
Single-Sheathed Boxcars
The Atlas N single-sheathed boxcars have returned with new roadnames. Features on these ready-to-run cars include opening door, Andrews trucks, AccuMate couplers, brake detail, detailed body, simulated wood or steel door as per the prototype, anddifferent rib ends (7-8 or 5-5-5) as per the prototype. Please note that undecorated cars come with both simulated wood or steel doors.
The following will be available in July: undecorated with 7-8 rib end or 5-5-5 rib end: Ann Arbor (box car red and white); Chesapeake & Ohio (boxcar red and white) #1342 and #1391; Erie (boxcar red and white) # 92515 and #92580; Michigan Central - NYC (boxcar red and white) #80555 and #80667; Missouri, Kansas, Texas (yellow and brown) #77777 and #77778; and Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac (boxcar red and white) #2560 and #2719. The undecorated boxcars will retail for $ 8.95 each, decorated versions will retail for $12.95.
50-foot Freight Cars
This July release features the 50-foot double-door boxcar, the 50-foot mechanical reefer, and the 50-foot stock car. Features on these cars include colorful painting and printing and factory-equipped AccuMate operating knuckle couplers. The double-door boxcar will be available for: undecorated; Pennsylvania; Northern Pacific; Rio Grande; Southern Pacific; Santa Fe "El Capitan" (boxcar red and white) #10338; Santa Fe "Grande Canyon" (boxcar red and white) #10223; Erie Lackawanna (boxcar red and white) #65054; New York Central (green, white, black, and red) #43933; Burlington Route (red, white, and black) #47009; Canadian National (boxcar red and white) #551014; Louisville & Nashville "Old Reliable" (boxcar red and white) #98557; Louisville & Nashville "The Dixie Line" (boxcar red and white) #98032; Missouri, Kansas, Texas (boxcar red and white) #99266; Rock Island (boxcar red, white, silver, and yellow) #5340; and Western Pacific (boxcar red, white, and black) #35022. The double-sheathed boxcar will be available for $6.00 undecorated or $8.95 decorated. The double-door boxcar will be available for Union Pacific "Automated Railway" (boxcar red and white) #554038 and #554040 for $12.95 each.
The 50-foot mechanical reefer will be available for: undecorated; Bangor & Aroostook (orange, brown, and black) #96; Burlington Northern (green, silver, and white) #5159; Canadian National (silver, black, and blue) #231150; Canadian National (silver and black) #231140; Pacific Fruit Express (orange and black) #300158; Swift Meats (silver, black, and red) #25040; Santa Fe (orange, silver, and black) #3176; Tropicana (orange, green, and white) #150; Fruit Growers Express (yellow, freight car red, and black) #10012; and Western Fruit Express (yellow, freight car red, and black) #827. The undecorated car will retail for $6.00, Canadian National cars for $11.95, all others will retail for $ 8.95.
Canadian Pacific 50-foot mechanical reefers painted aluminum and red (#286102 and #286120) are available for $10.95 each. Fifty-foot stock cars are available undecorated and for Burlington (red, silver, and white) #50552, Norfolk & Western (blue, silver, and white) #316615, and Pennsylvania (boxcar red and white) #130011. The undecorated car retails for $6.00, decorated versions retail for $7.95.
MP15 due in October
Fans of the SW1500 & MP15 series who have had to endure "ersatz" modern switchers in the form of SW7's or other earlier types being called
SW1500s no longer need to.
Altas has announced the first one due out in October is the MP15DC. For those who model on a New Orleans theme, this is significant in that
the MP15 was, and still is on the CSXT, quite common in this area. The L&N, Southern, SP and later the NS all had MP15s locally, in one
version or the other. I'm not sure, but the MP and UP may have also. The switchers that worked the New Orleans area became fixtures, as they
usually stayed for many years.
Atlas plans on releasing the MP15DC in the three different styles of long hood that were common to the MP15DC throughout production:
standard hood, hood with square air filter box and hood with angled air filter box (the air filter box is located in the area immediately ahead of the
cab). In addition, various styles of hood and cab-end sand boxes are being offered. Exhaust stacks -- both with and without mufflers will be featured.
Scheduled for October release, this will be the most detailed plastic switcher model ever offered in N scale. With multiple version and variations
in root detail, sand hatch and pilot detail ... Atlas has spared no expense on this one.
Each road name will have two (2) numbers and one un-numbered in DCC & non-DCC. Besides two undecorated versions, the other road names are:
CNW
CSXT
Genesee & Wyoming
Missouri Pacific (UP colors)
Reading
Southern
Southern Pacific
Atlas re-releases N 2-6-0 Mogul
Atlas has announced the summer re-releases of its N scale 2-6-0 Mogul and freight cars. The models feature both new roadnames and roadrnumbers.
This popular engine features colorful 1880s era paint schemes, a smooth-running motor, operating headlight, separately applied bell and handrails, and is factory equipped with Rapido couplers. Available in August, new roadnames and numbers will include: undecorated; Baltimore & Ohio (maroon, gold, red, white, black, and Russian iron) #600; Canadian Pacific Railway (dark brown, gold, red, white, black, and Russian iron) no number; Denver South Park & Pacific "Dillon" (black, gold, and Russian iron) #35;Northern Pacific (black, gold, and Russian iron) #79;Rio Grande "Tabi-wachi" (maroon, gold, red, white, black, and Russian iron) #2;and Virginia & Truckee "Empire" (maroon, gold, red, white, black, and Russian iron) #13. The Mogul will be available for $129.95.
New Paint schemes for the 36-foot wood reefer, due in July.
The 36-foot wood reefer will feature: detailed body, separately-applied grab irons, ladders and stirrups, two different hatch styles - railroad specific truss rods appropriate per roadname separately-applied door hardware, opening hatches and doors, a die-cast chassis, and more. New paint schemes will be available for the following: undecorated (both body styles), Columbus
black) #147 and #148, N.H. Noack (yellow, brown, and black) #3116 and #3117, Kahn's (yellow, brown, and black) #1093 and #1099, Quaker City (yellow, brown, red, and black) #728 and #729, Rath's (red, white, blue, and brown) #209 and #210, and Swift's (yellow, brown, red, and black) #2430 and #2431. The reefer will retail for $19.95 undecorated and $29.95 decorated.
Atlas is re-releasing its 33, 000-gallon tank cars in new paint schemes and roadnumbers.
The Atlas HO 33,000 gallon tank cars will return with new paint schemes and roadnumbers. The tank cars feature: fine end ladders, 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, air reservoir, walkway and end platforms, lettering on the ends, separate handrails and brake rigging detail.
The tank car will be available for the following new roadnumbers: undecorated, ACFX (black and white) #17435 and #17440, Shell - SOEX (white and black) #3012 and #3020, Pyrofax Gas - SHPX (white and black with red and blue logo) #17001 and #17002, Suburban Propane - CNTX (tan, red, and black) #1310 and #1319, CNTX (black and white) #1211 and #1220, and Cal Gas - SHPX (gray and black with red, white, and blue logo) #17430 and #17432.
New paint schemes will be available for the following: ACFX (white and black) # 17740 and # 17745 and GLNX (blue and white) #34247 and #34249. The tank cars are expected in November with a retail price of $19.95 undecorated and $22.95 for decorated versions.
New Paint Schemes for HO GP38
Atlas has announced the coming release of its HO GP-38 locomotive with new paint schemes and roadnumbers. New paint schemes and roadnumbers will also be released for its 33,000-gallon tank cars.
Atlas is re-releasing its GP-38 in new paint schemes. The locomotive will also include new tooling such as a paper air filter box and modified dynamic brake blister.
The GP-38's features include: a new modified dynamic brake blister with paper air filter box (early Version GP-38 loco only), die-cast underframe, five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels, directional lighting, movable drop steps, walkway safety tread, and much more. The GP-38 with low hood will be available for the following paint schemes: undecorated (late version); and Santa Fe (pre-1972 blue and yellow scheme) #3515, #3524, and no number.
The low hood GP-38 with new paint scheme and features will be available for the following: undecorated (early version with paper air filter box and modified D/B blister) angled and square; Chessie System (B&O yellow, blue, and vermillion) angled #3845, square 3868, and no number or sub-lettering angled and squared; Maine Central (harvest gold and green) angled #252, #256, and no number; Susquehanna (yellow and black) angled #2012; and Union Pacific (yellow, gray, and red) square #2410, angled #2413 and no number.
The high hood version will be available with new roadnumbers and features for the following: Undecorated (early version with paper air filter box
and modified D/B blister) angled and square; Southern (black, imitation aluminum, and gold) square #2804, #2806, and no number; and Norfolk
Southern (black and white) angled #2759, #2766, and no number. The GP-38 is expected in December with a retail price of $129.95.
Atlas has announced the release of an HO SD-26. - - - December 25, 2004
The new HO SD-26 Locomotive will include golden-white LEDs, separately-applied roof piping detail, realistic die-cast underframe, painted safety rails, many different railroad-specific details, directional lighting, a five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds, and a 4-Function Dual-Mode Decoder for digital units. Analog versions will include the NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC.
The following paint schemes will be available with or without decoder in two different roadnumbers and one with no number: undecorated (with two-piece windshield), Santa Fe (blue and yellow), and Springfield Terminal (gray and orange).
Atlas announces SD-24
New paint schemes will be available for the SD-24 with or without decoder in the following new paint schemes for two different roadnumbers and one no number version: undecorated (Burlington style, Santa Fe style, Southern style, and Union Pacific style), Burlington Northern (green, white, and black), Santa Fe (Black with silver "zebra stripes"), Southern (black, imitation aluminum, and gold with SR logo), and Union Pacific (yellow and gray).
Atlas Master Series Gold includes Electronic Dual-Mode Decoder (e-DMD) that allows your locomotive to run in DCC or traditional DC and the QSI Quantum Sound system featuring: dual speaker system, authentic diesel engine sounds, squealing brakes, doppler effect, air let-off in neutral, coupler impact sounds when operated with DCC, helper mode that mutes the whistle and bell for double heading, and more.
Note: Due to the higher starting voltage required to operate the sound system, it is not possible to MU a non-sound-equipped loco in DC (analog) mode. Both the SD-24 and SD-36 will have a suggested retail price of $109.95 (without decoder) or $229.95 (decoder and sound equipped) each.
New Roadnames for GP-7 - - November 27, 2004
The Atlas HO GP-7 locomotives are back with new roadnames. The GP-7 features: finer scale handrails and stanchions, goldenwhite LEDs, with or without dynamic brakes as appropriate per roadname, directional lighting, improved painting and printing, die-cast mainframe, an NMRA 8 pin plug for DCC and more.
The following paint schemes will be available in two roadnumbers: undecorated (with or without dynamic brakes), Conrail (blue and white), Great
Northern (blue, white, and dark gray), Maine Centrail (harvest gold and green), NC&St.L (maroon and yellow), Pennsylvania (dark green and
yellow), Rio Grande (black and orange), Rock Island -The Rock (blue and white), and Tennessee, Alabama, & Georgia (dark blue, yellow, and
white). The GP-7 is expected to release in October and carry a retail price of $99.95.
Trinity Corn Syrup Tank Cars
Atlas is to release an HO Trinity 17,600 Gallon Corn Syrup Tank Car. Based on the prototype built by Trinity Industries between 1984 and the late 1990s, Atlas' mode( features three separate styles of manway, platform, ladder arrangements (as appropriate per roadname), fine scale railings, and separately applied manway "clamshell" style cover (appropriate per roadname). The cars also include separately applied train line hoses, coupler cut levers, see-through walkway and top platform grating, brake rigging, bottom outlet valve and valve handle, and metal grab irons.
Paint schemes include: three undecorated versions (ADM/MCP style, Cargill style, and Corn Products Style), ADM - ADMX with leaf logo (black and white with blue, white, and green logo), Cargill - GRX with solid marks (black and white with green and white logo), Corn Products - GATX (black and white), Liquid Sugars - LSIX (off-white with red logo), Minnesota Corn Processors - MNCX (black and yellow with yellow, white, green logo), and Tru-Sweet/Amaizo - GATX (black and yellow with yellow, green, and white logo).
HO Fairbanks Morse Train Master With Sound!
For the first time ever in Atlas history, modelers can get an Atlas Ho scale locomotive with factory-installed sound right out of the box! What's more, modelers can get museum-quality features and details, and the performance and reliability they expect and deserve from an Atlas engine.
Advertised by Fairbanks-Morse as "the most useful locomotive ever built", the H24-66 Train Master was first introduced in 1953. Designed as a versatile locomotive with various equipment options available, it was found in both passenger and freight service across the US. It was the most powerful single-engine locomotive in production at the time, generating a total of 2,400 horsepower.
Atlas is offering two different ordering options for the HO Train Master locomotive:
Features include: Separately-applied door handles - - real metal truck springs - - realistic die-cast underframe - - five-pole skewed armature motor with dual-flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds - - directions lighting - - factory-equipped AccuMate couplers - - painted crew figures - - separately-installed scale windshield wipers and fine scale handrails - - etched metal radiator grills
Roadnames: Southern Pacific Phase 1b - - Virginian Phase 1b - - Canadian Pacific Phase 2 - - Jersey Central Phase 2 - - Pennsylvania Phase 2
HO and N RS-1 Locos
Atlas has announced new paint shemes for the popular RS-1 Locomotives, modeled after Alco's version introduced in the early 1940s.
HO Scale Features Include:
Separately-applied wire grab iron - - accurate painting and printing - - MU hoses, coupler cut bars, trainline hoses and lift rings - - AccuMate couplers - - realistic die-cast mainframe - - Five pole skewed armature motor with dual-flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds - - driectional lighting - - goldern-White LEDs
Roadnames: Green Mountain - - Long Island - - New Haven - - Soo Line - - Rock Island - - Susquehanna - - Tidewater Southern
N Scale Features Include:
Scale Speed motor - - powered low friction drive - - blackened metal wheels, dual brass flywheels, - - directional lighting - - golden-White Leds - - accumate knucle couplers - - Will NOT have DCC ready frames.
Roadnames: Green Mountain - - Long Island - - New Haven - - Soo Line - - Rock Island - - Susquehanna - - Tidewater Southern - - Chicago Northwestern
New Road Names For "N" GP7 & GP9
Introduced in 1949, the Electo-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type carbody that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab units. The GP-9 utilized a 1750hp engine and was visually similar to the GP-7.
GP-7s will be available in Gangor & Aroostook, Erie Lackawanna, Santa Fe, and Southern Black. GP-9 Phase II schemes will be Illinois Central (Black/White/Green) and Southern Pacific (Kodachrome). GP-9 torpedo tubes will be available in Chessie System and Norfolk and Western.
Atlas Model Railroad Company Unveils New Web Site
Atlas Model Railroad Company has launched a new Web site, www.atlasrr.com. The new site is better organized, includes more product images and contains a new navigation system that is easier to use. Major improvements to the site include an all-new JavaScript menu system to make navigating easier and more productive, a news ticker for updates on new products, online warranty registration, model railroading tips, a text-search feature and more. In addition, new sections with information geared for railroading beginners include layout planning with a comprehensive layout gallery, along with a quiz to help determine the visitor's modeling knowledge. Future upgrades will include updates to the interactive forum section and the online store.
N Scale 2-6-0 Mogul due First Quarter 2004
The earliest versions of the 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotives were built in 1863 by the Rogers Locomotive Works in Paterson, NJ. Like the 4-4-0 American-type locomotive that it was designed to replace, the 2-6-0 was a general-purpose steam locomotive that was found in both freight and passenger service.
Altas' N scale version features colorful 1880s era paint schemes, a smooth-running motor, an operating headlight and separately-applied bell and handrails. With vibrant color combinations, these nice looking locomotives will be a steam sensation with consumers. This locomotive will be factory-equipped with Rapido couplers only.
It will be available in the following paint schemes: Undecorated
New York, Lake Erie & Western (black/gold/red/russian iron)
New York and New England (black/gold/red/russian iron)
Rio Grand (black/gold/red//white/russian iron)
Virginia & Truckee (black/gold/maroon)
New Paint Schemes for Classic N EMD SD-7 Locomotive - due February 2004
Th Altas Classic N Scale EMD SD-7 Locomotive is based on the prototype manufactured by EMD from February 1952 to November 1953. Utilizing a 1,500 hp engine and a longer underframe than the GP-7, the SD-7 was the first locomotive to use EMD's Flexicoil truck.
Features include: scale speed motor - - new chassis - - powered low friction drive - - blackened metal wheels - - dual brass flywheels - - directional lighting - - golden-white LEDs - - New tooling to include body-mounted Accumate couplers.
Roadnames include: Baltimore & Ohio (Blue/Yellow); Burlington Route (Black/Red/Gray/Yellow); Conrail (Blue/White); Milwaukee Road (Orange/Black); Rio Grande (Orange/Black); and Southern Pacific (Orange/Black).
Atlas rolls out new and improved N scale Train Master locos
N and HO scale rolling stock also available
N & HO - Atlas Railroad Company has announced the release of its N scale Train Master Locomotive with new features and new paint schemes. The company has also announced a new ribside version of the Precision Design boxcar for N and HO scales and a brand new HO scale 36 foot wood reefer.
N Scale
Based on the ever popular Fairbanks Morse prototype, theTrain Master now features ends with large number boards, a single headlight, and golden-white LED's. Standard features on the Train Master include: directional lighting, painted safety rails, etched metal grilles, blackened metal wheels, a Scale Speed motor, and factoryinstalled AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers.
The locomotive is available with or without decoders for the following paint schemes and roadnumbers: Undecorated Phase la, single headlight and large number boards; Erie Lackawanna (black and yellow) Phase la # 1856, # 1859, and no roadnumber; undecorated Phase lb, single headlight; undecorated Phase lb, dual headlight; Undecorated Phase lb, single headlight with large number boards; Norfolk & Western (black and yellow), Phase lb single headlight with new ends #162 and #165, and no roadnumber; Reading (green and yellow) Phase lb, single headlight with new ends #201; Southern Pacific (gray and scarlet) Phase lb, dual headlight #3023, #3025, and no roadnumber; undecorated Phase 11, single headlight, with large number boards; Canadian National (green and yellow) Phase 11 with new ends #2900, #3000; and Reading (Green/Yellow) Phase 11 with new ends #265. Note: The Erie Lackawanna locos will not have the new end as previously reported.
N & HO Scale
Atlas has announced the release of its new Ribside Version of the N and HO scale ACE Precision Design boxcar. The car features prototypically accurate painting and printing, a detailed body with realistic ladders, brake wheel, and see-through crossover walkway, a detailed die-cast metal underframe, separate brake system and air reservoir, AccuMate couplers, and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks. The boxcar is available for the following paint schemes and roadnumbers: undecorated; Chicago & North Western (brown and white) #155138 and #155153; Frisco (brown and white) #42044, and #42470; Illinois Terminal (yellow and green) #7334 and #7347; Norfolk Southern (brown and yellow) #2112 and #2124; Penn Central (green and white) #166087 and #66118; Rock Island (brown and white) #36102, #45252, and #36116. The undecorated boxcar retails for $12.95 in N scale and $17.59 in HO scale. The Standard boxcar retails for $16.95 in N scale and $22.95 in HO scale.
HO Scale
Also announced is the release of Atlas' HO 36 foot wood reefer. This totally new model features
prototypically accurate painting and lettering; a highly detailed body; separately-applied grab irons, ladders, and stirrups, and two different hatch styles that are railroad specific. Each reefer also has separately-applied door hardware, opening hatches and doors, a die cast chassis, detailed braking system, 40ton Bettendorf-style trucks and AccuMate couplers.
The following paint schemes and roadnumbers are available: undecorated (standard hatch-grab irons); undecorated (standard hatch ladders);
Cudahy "Puritari' (yellow and red) #1001; Cudahy "Sunlight" (yellow and red) #1058; Hormel (yellow, brown, and green) #66000 and #66001;
Swift (red and white) #4871, #4906, #4911, and #5003; Eagle Beer (yellow, brown, and black) #2900 and #2901; Decker (yellow, brown, and
black) #2565 and #2569; Selecto (green, brown, and yellow) #308 and #314. Price had not been announced at press time.
Atlas' new HO Code 83 Number 8 turnout
Atlas Model Railroad Co., Inc. has made available to modelers in HO scale a Number 8 turnout in its Mark IV line of Code 83 track products. The higher the number of a switch (turnout) the longer and more gradual it is. The Number 8 is, in model railroad terms, a very long switch and should support trains with very long cars and at very high speeds.
The switch is made using diecast points, frog, and guard rails. The diecast frog is insulated, but can be powered using an easy-access terminal ring outside the guard rail of the straight leg of the switch. Use of the Atlas Snap Relay is just one method of powering the frog. While most locomotives can span the length of the frog and would not need to have a powered frog, short electrical wheelbase locos may benefit. Both left-hand and right-hand turnouts are available for a suggested retail price of $12.95 each.
Atlas announces new paint schemes for Coalveyor Bathtub Gondola in N and HO scales
New paint schemes also available for N scale H15/16-44s and HO scale SD-35s
N & HO - Atlas has announced new paint schemes for their HO and N scale Coalveyor Bathtub Gondolas, N scale H15/16-44 and HO scale SD 35 locomotives. The new paint schemes are due to be available this summer.
N & HO Scale
The Coalveyor Bathtub Gondola built by ACF in the 1980s operated in unit train service to deliver coal to power plants. These cars were most often lettered for the utility companies that leased and purchased them. Many are still in service today. Atlas' ready-to-run models include the following features: die-cast chassis, interior bracing, removable coal load, AccuMate couplers, brake detail, 100 ton roller-bearing trucks, and fine scale wheels.
Twelve road numbers are available for the following roadnames. DAPX Dairyland Power Cooperative (black with blue end), UNSX-Unitrain Services-Iowa Power & Light (black with lime-green end), and WEPX Wisconsin Electric Power Co. (black with yellow end), WPSX Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (black with blue end). The gondolas have a suggested retail price of $10.95 (undecorated) and $14.95 (decorated) for N scale units and $14.95 (undecorated) and $18.95 (decorated) for HO units.
N Scale
Atlas has announced new paint schemes for their H15-14 and H16-44. Built by Fairbanks Morse in the late 1940s through the 1950s, the H15-44 and H1644 locomotives were used for commuter service and road freight service throughout the country. The locomotive features: bidirectional red and green LED marker lamps that work in DCC and analog mode, improved slower speed motor for closer to scale speeds, directional classification lights, factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers, painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels, and white LED headlights. The locomotive is available in two versions: Decoder equipped (Lenz) or non-decoder equipped with PC board designed for easy conversion to DCC in the future if desired.
The H 15-44 early body and cab with body mounted handrails is available for the following roadnames: undecorated, Kansas City Southern (black, red, and yellow) roadnumber 40 and 41, and Rio Grande (black and yellow) roadnumber 150-152. The H16-44 early body and cab with sill mounted handrails is available undecorated and for New Haven (green and orange) roadnumber 594, 596, and no roadnumber.
The H16-44 early body and square window cab with body mounted handrails is available undecorated and for Pennsylvania (brunswick green and gold) roadnumber 8807, 8809, and no roadnumber. The H 16-44 early body and square window cab with sill mounted handrails is available undecorated and for Southern (black, imitation aluminum and gold) roadnumber 2147, 2151, and no roadnumber.
The H 16-44 late body and square window cab with body mounted handrails is available undecorated and for Lackawanna (black and yellow) roadnumber 930, 934, and no roadnumber. The H 16-44 has a retail price of $104.95; the Decoder-Equipped version retails for $139.95.
HO Scale
Atlas has announced the release of new paint schemes for its HO version of the SD-35. Features include: die-cast underframe, five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels, directional lighting, factoryequipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers, detailed cab interior with crew, separately installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails, marker lights with separate lenses, scale fans and grille detail, flat dust bin or raised dust bin as appropriate by railroad, and snowplow (included but not installed).
The following paint schemes are available for the Low Nose version: undecorated; B&O (blue and yellow) roadnumber 7409, 7418, and no roadnumber; Penn Central (black, white and red "P"); Penn Central (black and white) roadnumber 6031 and no roadnumber; Seaboard Coast Line (black, yellow, and silver) roadnumber 1907, 1910, and no roadnumber; Western Maryland (black and yellow) roadnumber 7432, 7433, and no roadnumber; and Wisconsin Central (maroon and yellow) roadnumber 2500.
The following paint schemes are available for the High Hood version: Undecorated, and Central of Georgia (black, imitation aluminum, and gold) roadnumber 217, 221, and no roadnumber. The locomotive has a suggested retail price of $139.95.
Atlas has also announced the release. of its new HO 11,000 Gallon Tank Car. Built in the 1940s and 1950s, Atlas version boasts details like: molded handrails, tank fittings and safety placards, 50-ton frictionbearing trucks with AccuMate couplers, and platform where appropriate. The following will be available without platforms in two roadnumbers each: undecorated California Dispatch Line (black and white), and Warren Petroleum Corp. (black, light gray, and green).
The following will be available with platforms in two roadnumbers each: undecorated, Fuelane Corp. (silver, black, blue, and red), Associative Cooperatives Inc. (black and white), Gulf Oil Corp. (silver, black, and white), Pyrofax Bottled Gas (black and white), Shippers Car Line (black and white), and Sid Richardson Gasoline Corp. (black and white). The tank car has an estimated delivery date of July 2003 with a suggested retail price ranging from $19.95-$24.95.
New ACF 50 foot Precision and New paint schemes for locomotive and rollingstock
N Scale
Atlas has announced the release of its new N scale ACF 50 foot Precision Design boxcar. Built by ACF in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Atlas' ready-to-run N scale model features a prototypically detailed body with recessed "Precision Design" panels adjacent to doors, separately- applied endrails, brake wheel and see-through end crossover walkway, die-cast underframe, separate end ladders, as well as AccuMate operating knuckle couplers and 70-ton roller-bearing trucks.
The boxcar is available in two different roadnumbers for the following roadnames: undecorated; Chicago & North Western boxcar red and yellow; Illinois Central - orange, black, and white; Louisville & Nashville -blue and yellow; Missouri Kansas Texas -red, black, and white; Texas & Pacific (MP) -boxcar red; and Western Maryland - boxcar red and white. The boxcar has a suggested retail price of $14.95 to $16.95, depending on the paint scheme.
Atlas has announced the release of new paint schemes for its 4 bay centerflow hopper. The hopper is available in the following roadnames in two different roadnumbers: undecorated; Dupont - gray, black, and red; Family Lines - yellow and black; Hercules gray, black, red, and yellow; Honeymead tan and brown; Novamont - gray and black; Rio Grande - orange and black; and Union Carbide - gray and black. The undecorated hopper has a suggested retail price of $8.95. The decorated versions have a suggested retail price of $9.95.
Atlas has announced new paint schemes for its N U25B locomotive. The locomotives will be offered with or without Lenz decoders for the following roadnames in two different roadnumbers: Louisville & Nashville - gray and yellow; Louisville & Nashville - gray and yellow; Southern Pacific gray and scarlet; and Southern Pacific -red, white, and blue.
The U25B Phase II B is available in two different roadnumbers for the following: undecorated; Chicago Burlington & Quincy - red and gray; Great Northern blue, white, and dark gray; and Penn Central - black and white. The non-decoder equipped locomotives have a suggested retail price of $89.95. The decoder equipped locomotives have a suggested retail price of $134.95.
HO Scale
New paint schemes have been released for the HO 2 bay offset-side open hopper with flat ends. The hopper is available in two different roadnumbers for the following roadnames: undecorated; Alton black and white; Baltimore & Ohio - black and white; Cambria & Indiana - black and white; Central of Georgia - black and white; Norfolk Southern - brown, white, yellow, and red; Pittsburgh & West Virginia black and white; and Southern black and white. The hopper has a suggested retail price of $12.95.
New roadnames have been released for Atlas' 3 and 6 bay cylindrical hopper. The 3 bay hopper is available in two different roadnumbers for the following roadnames: undecorated; ACFX - gray and black; CSXT - tan and black; Hercules - gray, red, and black; National Starch - gray, red, black; and Penn Central - Jade green and white.
The 6 bay hopper is available in two different roadnumber for the following roadnames: undecorated and Southern Pacific - aluminum and yellow. The 3 and 6 bay hoppers have a suggested retail price of $17.95.
Atlas to Release New N Scale VO-1000 locomotive
Atlas has announced the release of their new N scale VO-1000 locomotive. Built by Baldwin I the 1940s, the VO-1000 diesel locomotives could be found in both yard and mainline service across the country. The Atlas model features will include: directional lighting, step guards and exhaust stacks as appropriate per railroad, painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels, AccuMate knuckle couplers, slower speed motor for closer to scale speeds, and new white LEDs. The locomotive will be available in two versions: decoder-equipped or non-decoder equipped. The following roadnames and roadnumbers will be available with step guards: undecorated; Santa Fe (black and silver - 2223; Atlantic Coast Line (purple and silver)- 606 and 607; Southern Pacific (black and organ) - 1329 and 1379; and Lehigh Valley (Cornell red) - 135 and 137.
The following roadnames and roadnumbers will be available without step guards: undecorated; Santa Fe (black and silver) - 2234; Milwaukee Road (orange and black) - 935 and 939; Burlington Route (black and grey0 - 9367 and 9370; Great Northern (orange and green) - 140 and 144. And New York Central (black and White) - 8604, and 8607.
The locomotive has a projected cost of $94.95 to $104.95 for the standard and $129.95 to $139.95 for the decoder equipped locomotive. The locomotive has a projected delivery date in November or December
A Fresh Look at an Old Favorite
by Bob Hayden
As the race to pack more horsepower into six-axle road units heated up in the 1960s, General Motors' Electro Motive Division added the SD35 to its catalog. EMD built 360 of the 2,500-horsepower model from 1964 to 1966. All the SD35s were delivered with dynamic brakes.
The SD35 and contemporary GP35-the " 35-line" models-changed the styling of hood units and introduced the basic look of EMD power for the next 20 years. Gone were the curved cab roofs, replaced by flat, angled cab roofs and boxy hoods. SD35 production came to an end in 1966 when the unit was replaced with the 3000-horsepower SD40, and the horsepower race motored on.
New Tooling, New Paint Schemes
These new SD35s and SDP35s in HO, match the quality of recent Atlas HO offerings. Under the hoods you'll find a die-cast underframe and a five-pole skewed-armature motor with dual flywheels. All units come equipped with the Atlas Dual-Mode Decoder, which permits operation with either analog (conventional control) or NMRA-standard DCC Systems. Change over is accomplished by removing a jumper plug under the body shell and replacing it in different holes. The models feature directional lighting and come with factory-installed AccuMate knuckle couplers. Weighing in at just over a pound, the mechanism should be powerful and sure-footed.
Details, Details, Details
The molded cab and hoods are crisply done, with separately installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons, and fine-scale handrails. Marker lights feature separate lenses, and you'll find scale fans and grille detail on the hoods. There's detail inside the cab, too, including crew figures. Optional details include a snowplow' and flat or raised "dust bin," as appropriate to the prototype.
Most SD35s and SDP35s ran up huge mileage totals and have been retired. That doesn't mean they can't live on in HO scale on diesel-era layouts!
Low-Nose
ATL9200 HO SD35 Low Nose, Undecorated $139.95
ATL9201 HO SD35 Low Nose, CSX #1 $139.95
ATL9202 HO SD35 Law Nose, CSX #2 $139.95
ATL9203 HO SD35 Low Nose, CSX No # $139.95
ATL9204 HO SD35 Low Nose, PRR #1 $139.95
ATL9205 HO SD35 Low Nose, PRR #2 $139.95
ATL9206 HO SD35 Low Nose, PRR No # 5139.95
ATL9207 HO SD35 Low Nose, SP #1 $139.95
ATL9208 HO SD35 Low Nase, SP #2 $139.95
ATL9209 HO SD35 Low Nose, SP No # $139.95
ATL9210 HO SD35 Low Nose, WM #1 $139.95
ATL9211 HO SD35 Low Nose, WM #2 $139.95
ATL9212 HO SD35 Low Nose, WM No # $139.95
High-Nose
ATL9260 HO SD35 High Nose, Undecorated $139.95
ATL9261 HO SD35 High Nose, N&W #1 $139.95
ATL9262 HO SD35 High Nose, N&W #2 $139.95
ATL9263 HO SD35 High Nose, N&W No # $139.95
ATL9264 HO SD35 High Nose, SOU #1 $139.95
ATL9265 HO SD35 High Nose, SOU #2 $139.95
ATL9266 HO SD35 High Nose, SOU No # $139.95
Passenger-Equipped
ATL9280 HO SDP35, Undecorated $139.95
ATL9281 HO SDP35, SAL #1 $139.95
ATL9282 HO SDP35, SAL #2 $139.95
ATL9283 HO SDP35, SAL No # $139.95
ATL9284 HO SDP35, UP #1 $139.95
ATL9285 HO SDP35, UP #2 $139.95
ATL9286 HO SDP35, UP No # $139.95
Atlas Commander Software Upgrade
Atlas is giving owners of the Atlas Commander (ATL330) the opportunity to upgrade the unit to include consisting and functions 3 & 4. The upgrade consists
of replacing two microchips and can be accomplished one of two ways:
• The customer sends the unit into Atlas for the upgrade. The cost is $20 plus $3 shipping and handling. This would be the preferred method, as it does not void the Commander's warranty.
• Atlas sends the microchips and the customer installs them. There is a $10 cost for each chip, as well as a $2 shipping and handling charge. Due to Atlas' inability to monitor the installation process, this method voids the original Commander warranty.
If a customer needs to upgrade, however, all upgrade requests need to be sent in writing directly to Atlas at:
Atlas Model Railroad Company Commander Upgrade
378 Florence Avenue Hillside, NJ 07205
All requests need to include customer name, address, phone number, and e-mail address if available. For more information about this upgrade offer, visit the Atlas Web site at www atlasrr.com.
100 Tons of Raw Power: New Roadnames for Atlas HO Alco S2 and S4 Switchers
by Bob Hayden
Many of the successful early diesels were switchers, and experiments to mount a diesel engine on a locomotive frame to drive electric traction motors dated back the 1920s. Alco rolled out two "catalog model" switchers in April 1940: the S 1 was a non-turbo charged 660-hp unit and the top-of-the-line unit was the 1,000-hp S2. Weighing in at just over 100 tons, the S2 was powered by a turbo charged six cylinder Alco 539 engine. In the next decade Alco produced more than 1,500 S2s, making the model the company's all-time top seller. In 1950 production was switched over to the S4; almost 800 were built before another model change in 1961. Switchers operate at low speeds and don't run up the miles like road locomotives, so they usually last a long time. With service lives approaching or exceeding 50 years, a handful of S2s and S4s are still operating today mostly on short lines, industrial railroads, or tourist operations.
Same running quality and detail, new paint and printing
The Atlas HO S2 and S4 are back wearing crisp and intricate paint schemes for roads not previously offered. The mechanism is the same one used in earlier production runs, with a heavy die-cast frame, die-cast gear cases, five-pole skewed-armature motor, and dual flywheels. It operates smoothly over a wide range of speeds.
The S2 models wear Alco Blunt trucks, while the S4s mount AAR Type-A switcher trucks-the only major external difference between the two prototypes. Both come factory equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers The S2 schemes feature Atlantic Coast Line's purple and gray with yellow striping (an early three color Amtrak scheme/, Canadian National orange on black, Great Northern's green-and-orange Empire Builder scheme, and a crisp black-and white Lehigh and New England livery. New paint on the S4s includes a classic green-and-yellow Central Vermont design and Milwaukee Road's familiar orange-and-black scheme. Given that their prototypes answered the call to duty for 50 years and more, these Alcos are going to show up on a lot HO railroads.
HO Alco S2 Switcher
ATL8700HO S2, Undecorated$84.95
ATL8713HO S2, AMT #7110$84.95
ATL8714HO S2, ACL #630$84.95
ATL8715 HO S2, ACL #636S84.95
ATL8716HO S2, CN #7956584.95
ATL8717HO S2, CN #7948$84.95
ATL8718HO S2, GN #2$84.95
ATL8719HO S2, GN #10$84.95
ATL8720HO S2, L&NE #611$84.95
ATL8721HO S2, L&NE #616S84.95
HO Alco S4 Switcher
HO S4, Undecorated$84.95
HO S4, CV #8081$84.95
HO S4, MILW #816$84.95
HO S4, MILW #817$84.95
By Bob Hayden
Railroaders called them "Torpedo Boats" because the long cylindrical air tanks mounted atop their hoods looked like the launch tubes on-you guessed it-World War II PT boats. The distinctive look was born when EMD relocated the air reservoirs from the frame to the roof to make room for extra-large fuel and water tanks, usually on locomotives intended for passenger service. Because there were so many GP7s (over 2, 700 of them were built between 1949 and 1954), there were numerous roads that rostered the torpedo-boat version. In a release scheduled for February 2002, Atlas is offering seven new paint schemes on both its Phase I and Phase II N-scale GP7s.
Tubes on the roof; great paint jobs
The models will feature all the details that make a torpedo boat what it is: roof-mounted air tanks, steam generator detail on top of the short hood, high-capacity fuel tanks, and water-fill details on side sill. Under the hoods and "torpedo tubes" you'll find Atlas' smooth-running, low-friction mechanism with dual-flywheels and five-pole, skew-wound armature motor. The units ride on EMD Blomberg trucks with blackened wheels. Bodymounted AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers are standard, as is directional lighting with white LEDs.
Eye-catching is the only way to describe the new paint schemes. There are seven of them, and from Santa Fe's Zebra Stripes to Rock Island's "Route of the Rockets" four-band red, black, and white livery, every one of them is a masterpiece of intricacy. Each color scheme is offered in two numbers plus an unnumbered version, and there's also an undecorated model for each Phase variant.
Your layout may not have any ships that need sinking, but if your modeling tastes include first-generation diesels, you may want to add several Atlas torpedo boats to your fleet!
ATL48100 N GP7 PHi Torpedo Tube, Undecorated $84.95
ATL48101 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, SF #1 $84.95
ATL48102 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, SF #2 $84.95
ATL48103 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, SF No# $84.95
ATL48104 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, CfiNW #1 $84.95
ATL48105 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, CfiNW #2 $84.95
ATL48106 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube,CfiNW No# $84.95
ATL48107 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, LfiN #1 $84.95
ATL48108 N GP7 PHi Torpedo Tube, LfiN #2 $84.95
ATL48109 N GP7 PH1 Torpedo Tube, LfiN No# $84.95
PHASE II Units
ATL48150 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, Undec $84.95
ATL48151 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, EL #1 $84.95
ATL48152 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, EL #2 $84.95
ATL48153 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, EL No# $84.95
ATL48154 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, MP #1 $84.95
ATL48155 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, MP #2 $84.95
ATL48156 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, MP No# $84.95
ATL48157 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, NP #1 $84.95
ATL48158 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, NP #2 $84.95
ATL48159 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, NP No# $84.95
ATL48160 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, RI #1 $84.95
ATL48161 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, RI #2 $84.95
ATL48162 N GP7 PH2 Torpedo Tube, RI No# $84.95
The Dash 8-40B is a very large locomotive that almost every modern day railfan can identify. It has very unique radiator grilles and dynamic brake configurations. Atlas has already produced this model in HO, and now N-scalers won't have to wait very long for their very own model. The N-scale version of the Dash 8-40B will include many of the same features as its HO cousin, such as directional lighting, painted safety rails, blackened metal wheels, and white LED headlights.
Even the motor has been reworked to provide improved slow-speed performance that is closer to scale speeds. The N Dash 8-40B from Atlas will be available in nine different roadnames, as well as with or without a Lenz DCC decoder.
ATL48 00 N Dash 8-40B,Undecorated
ATL48 01 N Dash 8-40B,BNSF #1
ATL48 02 N Dash 8-40B,BNSF #2
ATL48 03 N Dash 8-40B,BNSF NO #
ATL48 04 N Dash 8-40B,SF #1
ATL48 05 N Dash 8-40B,SF #2
ATL48 06 N Dash 8-40B,SF NO #
ATL48 0 N Dash 8-40B,CR #1
ATL48 08 N Dash 8-40B,CR #2
ATL48 09 N Dash 8-40B,CR NO #
ATL48 1 0 N Dash 8-40B,CSX #1
ATL48 1 1 N Dash 8-40B,CSX #2
ATL48 12 N Dash 8-40B,CSX NO #
ATL48 13 N Dash 8-40B,LMX #1
ATL48 14 N Dash 8-40B,LMX #2
ATL48 15 N Dash 8-40B,LMX No #
ATL48 16 N Dash 8-40B,NYS&W #1
ATL48 1 N Dash 8-40B,NYS&W #2
ATL48 18 N Dash 8-40B,NYS&W No #
ATL48 1 9 N Dash 8-40B,NS #1
ATL48 20 N Dash 8-40B,NS #2
ATL48 21 N Dash 8-40B,NS NO #
ATL48 22 N Dash 8-40B,SSW #1
ATL48 23 N Dash 8-40B,SSW #2
ATL48 24 N Dash 8-40B,SSW NO #
ATL48 25 N Dash 8-40B,UP #1
ATL48 26 N Dash 8-40B,UP #2
ATL48 2 N Dash 8-40B,UP No #
New Paint on a Classic Release
Atlas is planning to repaint their HO Classic RS3 in HO. This locomotive saw duty on North America's railroads in the early days of diesel. It has a very distinctive look, which is why it's a favorite among modelers and rail enthusiasts alike. Atlas will be painting the Classic RS3 in four new paint schemes for the latest release. Each locomotive will have two numbered versions, along with one unnumbered version.
ATL8450 HO Classic RS3,Undecorated $94.95
ATL8340 HO Classic RS3,CPR #8426 $94.95
ATL8341 HO Classic RS3,CPR #8449 $94.95
ATL8342 HO Classic RS3,CPR No #$94.95
ATL8343 HO Classic RS3,GN #221 $94.95
ATL8344 HO Classic RS3,GN #229 $94.95
ATL8345 HO Classic RS3,GN No#$94.95
ATL8346 HO Classic RS3,L&HR #4 $94.95
ATL834 HO Classic RS3,L&HR #1 1 $94.95
ATL8348 HO Classic RS3,L&HR No#$94.95
ATL8349 HO Classic RS3,LIRR #1551 $94.95
ATL8350 HO Classic RS3,LIRR #1555 $94.95
ATL8351 HO Classic RS3,LIRR No #$94.95
All-New Atlas HO GP38 "Early Version "
Atlas is out to satisfy every GP38 fan with the "Early Version" model. This new model features specific details of early GP38 production models, while keeping many of the same great details from the previous model. A unique pattern on the rear grille, along with separately installed scale windshield wipers, safety tread, and a detailed cab interior make this engine shine. A standard five-pole skewed-armature motor with flywheels propels the GP38 along the scale HO rails.
ATL91 00 HO GP38 Early,Undecorated $129.95
ATL91 01 HO GP38 Early,CRR #2000 $129.95
ATL91 02 HO GP38 Early,CRR #2002 $129.95
ATL91 03 HO GP38 Early,CRR No #$129.95
ATL91 04 HO GP38 Early,DT&I #201 $129.95
ATL91 05 HO GP38 Early,DT&I #204 $129.95
ATL91 06 HO GP38 Early,DT&I No #$129.95
ATL91 0 HO GP38 Early,MEC #261 $129.95
ATL91 08 HO GP38 Early,MEC #263 $129.95
ATL91 09 HO GP38 Early,MEC No #$129.95
ATL91 1 0 HO GP38 Early,MP #854 $129.95
ATL91 1 1 HO GP38 Early,MP #855 $129.95
ATL91 12 HO GP38 Early,MP No #$129.95
ATL91 13 HO GP38 Early,NS #2001 $129.95
ATL91 14 HO GP38 Early,NS #200 $129.95
ATL91 15 HO GP38 Early,NS No #$129.95
New Names for N-Scale 55-Ton Fishbelly Hoppers
Atlas is making another run on the N-scale 55 Ton Fishbelly Hoppers. This time around the 55 Ton Hoppers will be done in six additional paint schemes, as well as the traditional undecorated version. The Fishbelly Hoppers feature a die-cast underframe, a plastic body with removable coal load, and accurate friction bearing trucks. Accumate couplers are standard equipment.
ATL41 1 00 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, Und/Flat
ATL41 141 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, B&O #1
ATL41 142 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, B&O #2
ATL41 143 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, B&O #3
ATL41 151 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, CNJ #1
ATL41 152 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, CNJ #2
ATL41 153 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, CNJ #3
ATL41 161 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, D&H #1
ATL41 162 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, D&H #2
ATL41 163 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, D&H #3
ATL41 1 71 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, LV #1
ATL41 1 72 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, LV #2
ATL41 1 73 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, LV #3
ATL41 181 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, NS #1
ATL41 182 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, NS #2
ATL41 183 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, NS #3
ATL41 1 91 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, WM #1
ATL41 1 92 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, WM #2
ATL41 1 93 N 55 Ton Fishbelly Hop, WM #3
One of the big announcements at the National Train Show this year was the N-scale Code 55 track introduction from Atlas. The new Code 55 track is designed and manufactured according to the same exacting standards you have come to expect from all Atlas track. In addition, the new track will feature finer ties and smaller rail for a real prototype look. Atlas is providing a library of Code 55 track for the Right Track Freeware so modelers can start building their dream layouts immediately. The track itself will start shipping this fall and will continue all the way through the fall of 2003. For additional details, check out www.atlasrr.com or be sure to attend the National Model and Hobby Show in September for a close-up look.
Flex Track
ATL2000 Code 55 Flex Track
Straight Pieces
ATL2002 6 "Straight
ATL2003 4-1/4 "Straight
ATL2004 3 "Straight
ATL2005 2 "Straight
ATL2006 1-1/4 "Straight
ATL2007 1 "Straight
ATL2008 3/4 "Straight
Curved Pieces
ATL201 0 1 0 "Radius Full Curve
ATL201 1 1 0 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2012 1 1-1/4 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2013 1 1-1/4 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2014 12-1/2 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2015 12-1/2 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2016 13-3/4 "Radius Full Curve
ATL201 7 13-3/4 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2018 15 "Radius Full Curve
ATL201 9 15 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2020 16-1/4 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2021 16-1/4 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2022 1 7-1/2 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2023 1 7-1/2 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2024 18-3/4 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2025 18-3/4 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2026 20 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2027 20 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2028 21-1/4 "Radius Full Curve
ATL2029 21-1/4 "Radius Half Curve
ATL2030 30.6 "Radius Curve
Crossings
ATL2040 1 1.25 Degree Crossing
ATL2045 90 Degree Crossing
Turnouts
ATL2050 #5 Left Turnout
ATL2051 #5 Right Turnout
Accessories
ATL2065 Under Table Switch Machine
ATL2090 Metal Rail Joiners
ATL2091 Insulated Rail Joiners
ATL2092 Terminal Joiners
The latest N-scale locomotive from Atlas is a GP7 with new paint schemes and added details. This venerable model includes features such as a 36-inch radiator, dynamic brake fans, painted handrails, and blackened wheels. Inside resides a 5-pole skewed-armature motor with dual-flywheels and directional lighting.
This release of the GP7 will come in four different flavors, as well as two different undecorated models, with or without dynamic brakes. Each road-name includes two road numbers and an un-numbered unit, except for the EMD Demonstrator unit that features three unique road numbers. C of G - - CB&Q - - EMD Demo - - MEC
All New Road Names for HO GP38 and GP40
The first run of GP38 and GP40 HO locomotives from Atlas was a sell out. This is becoming common place with many of the newer Atlas locomotive releases, as both the quality and desir-ability continue to rise. The second release of these popular locomotives includes many of the same details as the first, such as a five-pole skewed-armature motor with dual-flywheels and directional lighting. On the out-side details include separately installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons, movable drop steps, walkway safety tread, coupler cut bars, and multiple unit hoses. There will be four new roadname selections per model, each representing an accurate reproduction of the real train. Two separate road numbers, along with an un-numbered unit, will be available for each roadname.
GP38s: B&O - - BN - - C&O - - UP
GP40s: NYC - - RF&P - - RI - - SAL
Plug. Play, and Walk Around: Atlas Master DCC Hand Command
by Bob Hayden
Ease of installation and ease of use were the watchwords when Atlas introduced their Master DCC System last year, and the system made good on the promise "to make DCC simple." About the only important functionality missing from the initial release was a hand-held, walk around throttle. Atlas promised one was on the way... and it's finally arrived!
The latest addition to the Master DCC System is the HandCommand--a compact portable throttle designed to increase the enjoyment of the systemby allowing the operator to stay close to their train.
One knob,eight buttons ...
Measuring 6 inches long and weighing a feather-light 4.3 ounces, the new unit adds walk around capability to the Atlas Commander and will work with any other DCC system that supports Xpress Net technology. All components are designed to conform to NMRA standards and recommended practices for DCC.
Equipped with its own LED screen, the Hand Command has all the functionality of the Atlas Commander, except for the ability to program decoders. The walk around unit must be connected to a Commander or other command station; it cannot function independently.
The design of the unit allows for one-handed control, and traditionalists will be relieved to see a knob for speed control. What's more, unlike all those TV and VCR remotes in your living room, this controller doesn't require a battery!
The Hand Command can control up to five decoder functions (this depends on the capability of the decoder), and its stack function allows for simple recall of up to eight engines. It can control up to 99 locomotives and accessories and includes multiple-unit consist setup functionality (if consisting is supported by the command station).
...and all the hardware to install it
Unlike most electronic and computer gear, the Hand Command comes complete with the hardware you'll need to install it. Each unit is packaged with a Universal Panel Connector (UPC), which features an LED track-status indicator, two DIN jacks for the controller, and one modular jack.
Also included is a 7-foot wire (with 6-pin modular connectors) to connect the UPC to the command station and a 6-foot coiled cord that links the HandCommand to the panel. It's the one you disconnect to move from panel to panel around your layout. Finally, there are even wood screws to attach the UPC to the layout.
All components of the Master DCC system carry one-year limited warranties and are backed by Atlas's unconditional support. This includes dedicated in-house DCC staff whom you can call, e-mail, or fax to answer your questions and provide assistance. Technical information, including questions and answers, is already available on the Internet at www.atlasrr.com.
New Paint Schemes for a Classic: Atlas Brings Back N-Scale SD60
by Bob Hayden
As the race to increase the amount of horsepower per locomotive escalated in the early 1980s, Electro-Motive had to introduce a new diesel prime mover for its top-of-the- line six-axle road switcher. The first model to use the new 710G engine was the SD60. The 3,800-hp unit caught on, and EMD built over 1,000 of them well into the 1990s. About half the production, most of it in the early years of the model, came equipped with a standard EMD cab and short hood. However, beginning in 1989, most buyers opted for the wide North American safety cab. Units with the wide cab are designated SD60M.
Most of the SD60s and SD60Ms built are still in service. They're no longer the horsepower champs--that honor goes to units that exceed the 6,000-hp mark--but they are a main-stay of the motive power fleets of the big railroads that operate them.
New paint outside;Lenz inside
Atlas first introduced their SD60 in 1998, and the latest production run brings a host of new color schemes and numbers. The new models will be offered in two electrical flavors: one with a factory-installed Lenz decoder, the other with a PC board designed for easy conversion to DCC. Like the earlier runs, the new SD60s will feature all three prototype cab outlines: the lowhood SD60 cab and 2- and 3-panel windshield variations on the wide-nose SD60M.
A snowplow and winterization hatch are provided separately as modeler-installed options. Most of what's under the hood hasn't changed because it didn't need to. Drive is a familiar dual-flywheel-equipped 5-pole skewed-armature motor and low-friction mechanism with blackened wheels. Directional lighting is standard, as are full pilots with body-mounted AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers.
The new color schemes include two numbers each and unnumbered units for six of the big roads that own SD60s and SD60Ms. There's also an undecorated unit for each of the three cab styles. Undecorated and unnumbered units are not available with the factory-installed Lenz decoder option.
KCS - - BN - - BNSF - - CSX - - NS - - UP
ACF 4650 Center Flow 3-Bay Hopper
by Bob Hayden
AMERICAN CAR & FOUNDRY (ACF) produced more than 20,000 of these 100-ton, 4650-cubic foot 3-bay covered hopper cars from the 1960s through the 1980s. Big, modern freight cars, they measure slightly over 51 feet long, and they hold a lot of whatever they carry. Most of those 20,000 cars built are still in service, and you'll find them everywhere hauling kaolin (clay), grain, limestone, fertilizers, soda ash, salt, sugar, and other free-flowing bulk commodities. A few have been used for plastic pellets, probably including the kind used to injection-mold the new Atlas models of them!
All-new cars for HO: two body variations
Atlas's new ACF hoppers come in two major body variations with numerous smaller detail changes. This is due to a design change in 1971. Pre-1971 cars have a horizontal stiffening rib about a third of the way down the car side and 13 roof walk supports. With few exceptions, cars built after 1971 have nine roof walk
supports, plus a corrugated side stiffener. The cars were built with low brake
wheels from 1966 to 1971. Both variations feature see-through etched-metal roof walks, detailed brake gear with scale piping, body-mounted AccuMate knuckle
couplers in screw-attached coupler pockets, and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks with blackened metal wheels. The cars weigh in at 5.5 ounces. Loading hatches vary according to the date built and specific prototype being modeled. There are three hatch types: 30-inch round, three-piece elongated, and four-piece continuous.
The models also come with two different outlet arrangements, either straight gravity or gravity/pneumatic-assist offloading. The initial release in April features paint schemes for six railroads and one private owner, plus pre- and post-1971 undecorated models. All decorated cars come in two road numbers for each roadname
ACF 4650 CF 3Bay,Und Pr-1 971
ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,EL #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,EL #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,GN #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,GN #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,NYC #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,NYC #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay,Thiele #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay,Und Pst1 971
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,SOO #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,SOO #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,SP #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,SP #2
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,WP #1
HO ACF 4650 CF 3Bay Hop,WP #2
ACF 23,500-GallonTank Cars in HO
Atlas Offers Second Run and Adds New Roadnames
by Bob Hayden
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A FREIGHT car is so popular that the first production run just about disappears? Make more, of course--and add some new paint jobs while you're at it! Atlas's first run of the ACF 23,500-Gallon Tank car fits that bill-- the first run was a big hit, and there weren't enough to meet the demand. So this summer brings two new batches of these ready-to-run cars: re-releases of six of the original road-names and three new models.
"Straight-barrel "cars
American Car & Foundry produced hundreds of these insulated general-service
tank cars from 1967 to 1990. This is a 55-foot, domeless, non-pressure car with a steel or aluminum welded tank, exterior heating coils, and 100-ton trucks. Dubbed a "straight-barrel" design because of the lack of visible slopes in the tank bottom, these frameless, single-compartment cars are used to ship a wide range of commodities, from asphalt to vegetable oil. Tank cars last a long time, and you can bet that most of them are still rolling. The models consist of model plastic tank shells with separate ends, ladders, and platforms. A bottom casting comprises the stub sills and end platforms, and two flat steel weights are screwed to it. Brake components and piping, bottom outlet, and placard boards
are separately applied parts, and the railings and side safety bars are wire.
Upgraded tooling too!
Atlas has upgraded the tooling for the main tank shell. The original run had pronounced ribs on the tank body; these have been corrected to better replicate the subtle ribs on the proto-type cars. Mechanically, the model rides on the correct 100-ton roller-bearing trucks, with 36"-diameter metal wheelsets. AccuMate knuckle couplers come installed, and horn-hook couplers are provided separately. The car weighs 4.8 ounces.
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Undecorated
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,GAF Corp #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,GAF Corp #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Honeymead #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Honeymead #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Amoco #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Amoco #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Mobil #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Mobil #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Reilly #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Reilly #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Republic Car #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Republic Car #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Cal Rail #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Cal Rail #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Mendota #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Mendota #2
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Union Carb #1
HO 23.5K Gal Tank,Union Carb #2
Pressureaide Air-Assisted hoppers
By Boy Hayden
MOVING HUGE QUANTITIES OF bulk materials is what railroads do best, and an important part of the process is getting those materials in and out of the cars. Fine, dry powders present problems because they clump together rather than tumble out the bottom of a hopper. One solution when gravity alone won't do the job is to introduce low-pressure air through fabric membranes to fluidize the powder. The air supply is at the delivery site, but the car has to be equipped with piping and membranes. The industry jargon for such a car is an "air-assisted hopper. From 1982 to 1995 American Car & Foundry produced almost 3,000 Pressureaide air-assisted hoppers. These cars efficiently carry and unload commodities like flour, sugar, talc, lime, gypsum, clay, soda ash, and dry chemicals. In addition to their four-hopper compartments and unloading mechanisms, they have weather-tight hatches to protect product purity.
Big cars in N-scale and HO ACF Pressureaide Center-Flow Hoppers are big, modern freight cars, almost 60-feet long over the coupler faces and capable of carrying as much as 5,000-cubic feet of material. Atlas now offers N-scale and HO models Features common to models in both scales include see-through etched metal roof walks, detailed brake gear with scale piping, AccuMate Knuckle couplers, and 100-ton roller-bearing trucks. The HO cars have blackened metal wheels. The initial release features paint schemes for six private owners and one railroad (Soo Line), plus a colorful ACF demonstrator and an undecorated version. All decorated cars come in two road numbers for each road-name. Although the models won't have to load or off-load anything, they're just the thing to fill out those long, modern trains. N-Scale HO
ATL40000 ATL1500 ACF CF Hopper, Undecorated
ATL40001 ATL1501 1 ACF CF Hopper, Demonstrator
ATL4001 1 ATL150 1 ACF CF Hopper, ADM #1
ATL4001 ATL150 ACF CF Hopper, ADM #2
ATL400 1 ATL15031 ACF CF Hopper, Cerestar #1
ATL400 ATL1503 ACF CF Hopper, Cerestar #2
ATL40031 ATL15041 ACF CF Hopper, Corn Prod #1
ATL4003 ATL1504 ACF CF Hopper,Corn Prod #2
ATL40041 ATL15051 ACF CF Hopper,Omya #1
ATL4004 ATL1505 ACF CF Hopper,Omya #
ATL40051 ATL15061 ACF CF Hopper,SOO Line #1
ATL4005 ATL1506 ACF CF Hopper,SOO Line #2
ATL40061 ATL15071 ACF CF Hopper,Staley #1
ATL4006 ATL1507 ACF CF Hopper,Staley #2
N-Scale Roundhouse: Earlier this year HO modelers were treated to a very nice model of a steam era roundhouse from Atlas. This time it's the N modeler's turn. The structure is based upon the popular HO version with the pieces being molded in appropriate colors. Adding more of the roundhouse kits can easily expand the original 3-stall structure. Atlas has also made the new Roundhouse compatible with the N-scale turntable.
Reprinted courtesy of Horizon Hobby, 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61821 Copyright 2001. All Rights Reserved.