The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO Slab Side Covered Hopper
The development of the covered hopper car for the transport of bulk commodities for the agricultural, chemical, and construction industries entered a new phase in the late 1940s, when the shops of the Canadian Pacific Railroad introduced a 70-ton, 3000 cubic foot, interior braced hopper with smooth, welded sides similar in appearance to the Canadian offset side open hoppers of the era. This “slab side” design actually maximized the interior width of the car, thereby lowering the center of gravity and improving tracking stability. Cars of this design were produced from 1950-1964 by National Steel Car Company, Canadian Car and Foundry, Marine Industries, and even Montreal Locomotive Works. Over the years of production, a number of different roof hatch arrangements for product loading were available, and the openings along the side sills – an early design change made by CP to give better access to the discharge mechanisms – became standard on all cars produced after 1954. These cars were a common sight on Canadian and US rails through the late 1990s hauling grain, malt, sugar, cement, or even in company sand service. The Atlas model of this distinctive car is available in 6, 8, and 12 hatch versions, with or without the side sill openings.
Features Include:
STANDARD MSRP: $57.95 UNDEC MSRP: $47.95
The following products are now shipping from Atlas.
For a complete listing of order deadlines and shipping dates, please use the Atlas Production Schedule.
Atlas Acquires HO Scale River Point Station Vehicle Tooling
December 2022
Hillside, NJ – Atlas Model Railroad Company, Inc. is proud to announce the purchase of HO Scale vehicle tooling along with designs for certain previously unannounced products
from River Point Station Fine Scale Models of Warwick, RI.
Vehicle molds acquired include the Expedition EL, F-250, F-350 and more. A complete list of the acquired tooling is below.
“Previously, in December of 2020, River Point Station announced that they would be streamlining their product line and would cease producing N Scale vehicles and we did not want to see a void left in the market, so we acquired the N scale tooling" said Paul Graf, CEO of Atlas. "After a successful launch of N scale models utilizing this tooling, we are happy to announce that we have acquired RPS’ HO Scale vehicle tooling as well and look forward to continued success with the line."
River Point Station Fine Scale Models was founded in 2006 by Ron Elsdoerfer to supply HO accessory kits to modelers. In the 14 years that followed, River Point Station grew their offerings to include HO & N Scale Vehicles. Over the past two years, River Point Station announced a scaling back of certain aspects of their business which led to this acquisition. More information can be found on their website: http://www.riverpointstation.com/pages/latest_news.php
Founded in 1924 and incorporated in 1949 as Atlas Tool Co. Inc., present day Atlas Model Railroad Co. produces locomotives, rolling stock, track, and accessories in N, HO and O scales for its Atlas Master, Atlas Classic, Trainman, and Atlas O lines.
For more information on Atlas announcements, visit https://shop.atlasrr.com.
Acquired Tooling
FORD F-250 & F-350 SRW REGULAR CAB PICKUP
FORD F-250 & F350 SRW SUPER CAB PICKUP
FORD F-250 & 350 SRW SUPER CREW CAB PICKUP
FORD F-350 DRW REGULAR CAB PICKUP
FORD F-350 DRW SUPER CAB PICKUP
FORD F-350 DRW SUPER CREW CAB PICKUP
FORD F-350 DRW REGULAR CAB HD PICKUP
FORD F-350 DRW SUPER CREW CAB HD PICKUP
FORDF-450 DRW PICKUP
FORD F-350 SRW SUPER CAB SERVICE TRUCK
FORD F-350 DRW SUPER CAB SERVICE TRUCK
FORD F-350 DRW SUPER CAB BUCKET TRUCK
FORD F-450 DRW REGULAR CAB SERVICE TRUCK
FORD F-450 DRW REGULAR CAB BUCKET TRUCK
FORD F-450 DRW SUPER CREW CAB SERVICE TRUCK
FORD F-550 DRW SUPER CREW CAB BUCKET TRUCK
FORD F-450 DRW REGULAR CAB HD BRUSH FIRE TRUCK
FORD F-450 DRW SUPER CREW CAB HD BRUSH FIRE TRUCK
FORD F-550 DRW REGULAR CAB HD MINI-PUMPER FIRE TRUCK
FORD F-550 DRW REGULAR CAB HD AMBULANCE-RESCUE TRUCK
FORD SUV EXPEDITION EL CIVILIAN
FORD SUV EXPEDITION EL LIMITED CIVILIAN
FORD SUV EXPEDITION EL SSP (POLICE-FIRE)
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Welcome to the Atlas Fall 2022 HO & N Scale Catalog. Inside you will find great new announcements such as the HO CNCF 5000 Box Car, the N SD45 Locomotive and a whole lot more. The deadline for placing your order/reservation with your Atlas Dealer on the product listed below is Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
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The following products are now shipping from Atlas.
For a complete listing of order deadlines and shipping dates, please use the Atlas Production Schedule.