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

The Atlas 100th Anniversary Catalog Volume 1

29 January 2024 Administrator New Announcements (0)

The Atlas 100th Anniversary celebration continues with the Atlas 100th Anniversary Catalog Volume 1! Inside you'll find some great locomotive and freight car releases that we know you've been clamoring for.

The deadline for placing your guaranteed order/reservation with your Atlas Dealer on the product listed in theAtlas 100th Anniversary Catalog Volume 1is March 13, 2024.

Click Here for a PDF of the Catalog

Want to Find a Dealer or Order Online? Click here to go to the Atlas Online Store

N SCALE

HO SCALE

Now Shipping Week of 12.27.23

29 December 2023 Administrator New Arrivals (0)

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 Custom Signals

21 December 2023 Administrator Updates (0)

For Immediate Release

December 21, 2023

Hillside, NJ-

Atlas Model Railroad Co Inc, Hillside, NJ announced today the acquisition of Custom Signals of Poughkeepsie, NY. Custom Signals specialized in O scale signal products and building signal systems for layouts.

The asset purchase agreement, finalized on Friday, December 15th, includes in part, the balance of inventory, the Track/Signal Configuration Library, and all Custom Signals tools, comprising molds, dies, designs, plans, and diagrams for all current and proposed products.

Paul Graf, Atlas CEO said, “This purchase will allow the expansion of our signal line from a basic Automatic Block Signaling system (ABS) to a full Absolute Permissive Block Signaling system (APB). It will grow our N and HO signal products, and offer all customers valuable assistance in building track layouts using the Atlas All Scales Signal System.”

Atlas currently offers an extensive line of products in the Atlas All Scales Signal System. The line was first introduced in the early 2000s while working with Terry Christopher from Custom Signals. It was revamped in 2019 with an additional line of products for use in N, HO & O scales. With this purchase we now have a full line of products for use in N, HO and O scales.

These easy-to-install signals and signal system now make it possible to incorporate the reality of the prototype into your scale modeling experience.

To remain updated on all Atlas products and special announcements, sign up for the Atlas Insider Email at https://shop.atlasrr.com

December 2023 Surprise Announcement - Atlas O Premier Streamlined Passenger Cars!

07 December 2023 Administrator (0)

catalog cover These passenger cars are the perfect match for MTH's recently announced Alco PA Diesel & Hudson Steam Locomotives, as well as the Atlas O Premier F40PH Maine Eastern Locomotive!.

The deadline for placing your order/reservation with your Atlas Dealer on the product listed below is Wednesday, January 10th, 2024.

Click Here for the consumer order forms (MSRP Only)

Want to Find a Dealer or Order Online? Click here to go to the Atlas Online Store

NEW PAINT SCHEMES! THE PERFECT MATCH FOR MTH ALCO PA DIESEL & HUDSON STEAM LOCOMOTIVES!
Atlas O Premier Streamlined Passenger Cars!

NEW PAINT SCHEMES! THE PERFECT MATCH FOR THE ATLAS MAINE EASTERN F40PH!
Atlas O Premier Streamlined Passenger Cars!

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Trainman® Bay Window Caboose

30 November 2023 Administrator Product Spotlight (0)

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Trainman® Bay Window Caboose

Along with the Extended-Vision body style, the Bay Window Caboose became one of the preferred designs for cabooses built in the 1950s and beyond. It offered improved visibility for better views of the train while in motion as well as modern amenities for the crew. This TRAINMAN model is based upon features of the Southern Pacific C-30-6 bay window cabooses of 1951, but at the same time is representative of the thousands of such cars used on American railroads.

Separately-applied see-through roof walk, smoke stack, brake wheel and brake lines
Premium die-cast couplers and friction bearing caboose trucks
Weighted, detailed underframes
Interior lighting with on/off control switch on chassis

2-Rail cars feature 33" scale wheels and body-mounted scale couplers
Accurate and colorful decoration
Minimum diameter curve: O-31 (3 rail)
Minimum radius curve: 24" (2 rail)

Learn all about this product from the York 2023 Live Stream

The guaranteed order deadline is December 6, 2023. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

	CP RAIL
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001227	2001277
	CSX
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001228	2001278
	DUPONT
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001229	2001279
	GUILFORD/D&H
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001230	2001280
	NORFOLK & WESTERN
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001231	2001281
	SOUTHERN PACIFIC
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001232	2001282
	UNION PACIFIC - PATCHED ROCK ISLAND
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001233	2001283

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