The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO & N 40' Standard Height Containers

28 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO & N 40' Standard Height Containers

The development of shipping containers reached a turning point in the late 1970s when standardization began to take place. Prior to this time numerous designs and sizes of containers were seen throughout the world. The true intermodal era began in the 1980s with the expanding world economy, Panama Canal ship size restrictions, intermodal railway car (wagon) designs and the setting of ISO standards for international shipping containers.

Today’s commonly seen steel all-corrugated ISO containers still have some variations, primarily the doors. The new Atlas model will be a standard-height 40-footer which will exhibit a range of door styles, roofs, and front walls to more closely match the variations in the prototype containers seen throughout the world.

HO Features Include:

Rail guides
Roof corner pads
LTR style handles
Separately applied door rods and handles
Optional separate vents
Prototypically accurate “beveled” all corrugated sides
Each set comes as a 3-pack

N Features Include:

Prototypically accurate “beveled” all corrugated sides
Each set comes as a 3-pack

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

	NYK LINE
	N Scale Item #:	HO Scale Item #:
	50 006 824 50 006 825	20 007 469 20 007 470
	ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE
	N Scale Item #:	HO Scale Item #:
	50 006 826 50 006 827	20 007 471 20 007 472
	TRITON/UNITED ARAB SHIPPING CO.
	N Scale Item #:	HO Scale Item #:
	50 006 828 50 006 829	20 007 473 20 007 474
	K-LINE.COM
	N Scale Item #:	HO Scale Item #:
	50 006 830 50 006 831	20 007 475 20 007 476
	OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS
	N Scale Item #:	HO Scale Item #:
	50 006 832 50 006 833	20 007 477 20 007 478

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Thrall Gondola

26 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Thrall Gondola

The Thrall Car 2743 cubic foot gondola was introduced in 1995. This new 52' 6" interior length design was in response to the newly allowed increase in Gross Rail Loading (GRL) to 286,000 lbs (up from 263,000 lbs). This allowed an increase of the inside height from the previously standard 5'0" to a new standard of 5'6", giving it a 2,743 cubic foot capacity. Thrall produced over 6,700 of these from 1995 to 1999. The design resumed production under Trinityrail in 2005.

Features Include:

Prototypical scale height reflecting the new higher capacities standard.
Fourteen side posts
Detailed brake components
Etched platform
Etched end reinforcement plate
Detailed ladders and stirrups
Metal hand grabs

Metal brake rods
Air hoses
Corner pins and correct open notch
Detailed side post support angle plates
Optional coupler pocket for Kadee #78 or Accumate Scale Coupler
Accurate painting and lettering
Ready-to-run

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

	IOWA, CHICAGO & EASTERN
	Item #:
	20 007 405 20 007 406 20 007 407
	CEFX (WITH COVER)
	Item #:
	20 007 408 20 007 409 20 007 410
	JTLX (CIT GROUP)
	Item #:
	20 007 411 20 007 412 20 007 413
	CHTT
	Item #:
	20 007 414 20 007 415 20 007 416
	NORFOLK SOUTHERN (EX CSXT)
	Item #:
	20 007 417 20 007 418 20 007 419
	CIGX (CIT GROUP) (EX BNSF)
	Item #:
	20 007 420 20 007 421 20 007 422
	CSXT
	Item #:
	20 007 423 20 007 424 20 007 425
	CANADIAN PACIFIC
	Item #:
	20 007 426 20 007 427 20 007 428

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO 42' Coil Car

20 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO 42' Coil Car

The increased volume of coiled steel transportation gave rise to a new purpose-built freight car. Previously rolls of coiled-steel had generally traveled in specially equipped gondola cars. In the 1960’s a lighter type of car emerged specifically for hauling coils of steel in an integral trough. The car type gained popularity and eventually over 17,000 cars were built. Atlas’ model replicates a 42’ design with a distinctive fishbelly side sill.

Features Include:

Prototypical painting and lettering
See-through walks
Removable hood

Inside floor detail
Cut-levers

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

	AOK (EX-CSXT)
	Item #:
	20 007 445 20 007 446 20 007 447 20 007 448
	FURX (EX-NOKL)
	Item #:
	20 007 449 20 007 450 20 007 451 20 007 452
	GTW (CN WEB ADDRESS)
	Item #:
	20 007 453 20 007 454 20 007 455 20 007 456
	MITSUI RAIL CAPITAL
	Item #:
	20 007 457 20 007 458
	SOUTH CHICAGO & INDIANA HARBOR (SCIH)
	Item #:
	20 007 459 20 007 460
	CAGY (SERVERCORR)
	Item #:
	20 007 461 20 007 462 20 007 463 20 007 464
	KCS
	Item #:
	20 007 465 20 007 466 20 007 467 20 007 468

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO RS-11 Locomotives

14 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO RS-11 Locomotives

The first RS-11s were produced by Alco in early 1956. This locomotive, classified by Alco as model DL-701, was their replacement for the very popular RS-3 road-switcher. Featuring a V-12, 1,800hp 251B diesel engine, the RS-11 was Alco’s answer to EMD’s very successful GP9. The turbocharged RS-11 accelerated faster, had a higher tractive effort rating and typically used less fuel than the competition. It was also quite versatile and could be found in heavy haul freight as well as passenger service.

The largest owner of RS-11’s was Norfolk & Western which purchased a total of 99 units (an additional 35 were added to the fleet after the merger with Nickel Plate). Other major purchasers included Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific, all of whom placed repeat orders. With approximately 426 units built for the US and Mexico over 8 years of production, the RS-11 was successful for Alco in that it provided ongoing competition for EMD’s popular road-switchers. A few examples of this model are still in service today and can be found working for various shortlines in the US.

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

Features:

DCC/Sound version available with LokSound decoder
Golden-white LEDs
Realistic die-cast mainframe
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Directional lighting
Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
Separately-applied wire grab irons
MU hoses and coupler cut bars
Two painted crew members

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

DCC Operation Features:

Supports all DCC-programming modes • Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Analog (DC) Operation Features:

The LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts.

Sound Functionality:

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

SILVER MSRP: $174.95 GOLD MSRP: $289.95

	BN/NP PATCH
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 517 10 004 518	10 004 534 10 004 535
	CONRAIL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 519 10 004 520	10 004 536 10 004 537
	DWP BICENTENNIAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 521	10 004 538
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 522	10 004 539
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 523	10 004 540
	FERROCARRIL DEL PACIFICO
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 524	10 004 541
	SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 525	10 004 542
	NORFOLK AND WESTERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 526 10 004 527	10 004 543 10 004 544
	LEHIGH VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 528 10 004 529	10 004 545 10 004 546
	L&N
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 530 10 004 531	10 004 547 10 004 548
	PENN CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 532 10 004 533	10 004 549 10 004 550

The Atlas Product Spotlight - N RS-11 Locomotives

13 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - N RS-11 Locomotives

The first RS-11s were produced by Alco in early 1956. This locomotive, classified by Alco as model DL-701, was their replacement for the very popular RS-3 road-switcher. Featuring a V-12, 1,800hp 251B diesel engine, the RS-11 was Alco’s answer to EMD’s very successful GP9. The turbocharged RS-11 accelerated faster, had a higher tractive effort rating and typically used less fuel than the competition. It was also quite versatile and could be found in heavy haul freight as well as passenger service.

The largest owner of RS-11s was Norfolk & Western which purchased a total of 99 units (an additional 35 were added to the fleet after the merger with Nickel Plate). Other major purchasers included Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific, all of whom placed repeat orders. With approximately 426 units built for the US and Mexico over 8 years of production, the RS-11 was successful for Alco in that it provided ongoing competition for EMD’s popular road-switchers. A few examples of this model are still in service today and can be found working for various shortlines in the US.

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

Features:

FIRST TIME WITH SOUND!
Full pilots
AccuMate® couplers
Golden-white LEDs
Separate handrails and side sill
Correct wheelbase

SILVER SOUND READY FEATURES (SILVER LOCMOTIVES ONLY):

Sound ready & equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound.

DCC Operation Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Supports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed
steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be
function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and
shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches,
bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change
modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

SILVER MSRP: $134.95 GOLD MSRP: $249.95

	BN/NP PATCH
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 865 40 005 866	40 005 882 40 005 883
	CONRAIL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 867 40 005 868	40 005 884 40 005 885
	DWP BICENTENNIAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 869	40 005 886
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 870	40 005 887
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 871	40 005 888
	FERROCARRIL DEL PACIFICO
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 872	40 005 889
	SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 873	40 005 890
	NORFOLK AND WESTERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 874 40 005 875	40 005 891 40 005 892
	LEHIGH VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 876 40 005 877	40 005 893 40 005 894
	L&N
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 878 40 005 879	40 005 895 40 005 896
	PENN CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 880 40 005 881	40 005 897 40 005 898

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO SD35 Locomotives

08 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO SD35 Locomotives

Between 1964 and 1966, EMD built a total of 360 six-axle 2,500hp SD35 locomotives. An additional 35 steam generator-equipped SDP35 locomotives were also built during this period. These were all part of EMD’s “35-Series” which also featured the four-axle, 2,250hp GP35 locomotive. All locomotives included the standard EMD 567-series prime mover. A stock model weighed 360,000 pounds, but many roads chose to add weight to increase the locomotive’s tractive effort. From the mid-1960s through the 1980s, the SD-35 could be found in road service on both large and mid-sized roads across the US. Today the number of active units has dwindled to a select few, including those operated by regional railroad Montana Rail Link.

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

Features:

Realistic die-cast underframe
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Golden-white LEDs
Directional lighting
Factory-equipped 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
Snowplow (included but not installed)

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

DCC Operation Features:

Supports all DCC-programming modes • Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Analog (DC) Operation Features:

The LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC
as well as on DCC layouts.

ESU Sound Functionality Features:

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

SILVER MSRP: $189.95 GOLD MSRP: $294.95

	CARGILL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 449	10 004 465
	B&O
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 450 10 004 451	10 004 466 10 004 467
	CSX
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 452 10 004 453	10 004 468 10 004 469
	GUILFORD
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 454	10 004 470
	MONTANA RAIL LINK
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 455 10 004 456	10 004 471 10 004 472
	GREAT LAKES CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 457 10 004 458	10 004 473 10 004 474
	SOUTHERN PACIFIC
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 459 10 004 460	10 004 475 10 004 476
	SOUTHERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 461 10 004 462	10 004 477 10 004 478
	NORFOLK & WESTERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 463 10 004 464	10 004 479 10 004 480

The Atlas Product Spotlight - N SD35 Locomotives

06 February 2024 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - N SD35 Locomotives

Between 1964 and 1966, EMD built a total of 360 six-axle 2,500hp SD35 locomotives. An additional 35 steam generator-equipped SDP35 locomotives were also built during this period. These were all part of EMD’s “35-Series” which also featured the four-axle, 2,250hp GP35 locomotive. All locomotives included the standard EMD 567-series prime mover. A stock model weighed 360,000 pounds, but many roads chose to add weight to increase the locomotive’s tractive effort. From the mid-1960s through the 1980s, the SD-35 could be found in road service on both large and mid-sized roads across the US. Today the number of active units has dwindled to a select few, including those operated by regional railroad Montana Rail Link.

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

Features:

Directional lighting
Walkway safety tread
Blackened metal wheels
Scale speed™ motor
Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
Painted handrails
Golden-white LEDs
Atlas Master® Gold models feature ESU Loksound decoders

SILVER SOUND READY FEATURES (SILVER LOCMOTIVES ONLY):

Sound ready & equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound.

DCC Operation Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Supports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed
steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be
function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and
shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches,
bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change
modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

SILVER MSRP: $134.95 GOLD MSRP: $249.95

	CARGILL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 753	40 005 769
	B&O
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 754 40 005 755	40 005 770 40 005 771
	CSX
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 756 40 005 757	40 005 772 40 005 773
	GUILFORD
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 758	40 005 774
	MONTANA RAIL LINK
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 759 40 005 760	40 005 775 40 005 776
	GREAT LAKES CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 761 40 005 762	40 005 777 40 005 778
	SOUTHERN PACIFIC
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 763 40 005 764	40 005 779 40 005 780
	SOUTHERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 765 40 005 766	40 005 781 40 005 782
	NORFOLK & WESTERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 767 40 005 768	40 005 783 40 005 784

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