The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Trainman® PS-4750 Covered Hopper

Pullman Standard’s 4750 cubic foot covered hopper was one of the most successful freight car designs in that company’s history. Over 54,000 of these cars were produced during the latter part of the 1970s and early 1980s. It was the premier grain hauler of the era and is still in use.

Found throughout the country on virtually all of the class 1 rail lines, it is also one of the most leased cars through the Transport Leasing Division of Pullman. The cars were painted a virtual rainbow of colors.

Accurate and colorful painting and lettering True scale dimensions with accurate details Separately-applied roof walk, brake wheel and other details Unique body design with “step-curve” roof Die-cast 100 ton roller bearing trucks with rotating bearing caps Die-cast articulated couplers (3-rail) Weighted to NMRA standards 2-rail cars feature scale 36” wheel sets and new-design Kadee-compatible scale couplers

3-rail trucks are pre-drilled for the patented Atlas O Adjust-A-Coupler system which allows you to easily add truck-mounted scale couplers Minimum diameter curve: O-36 (3-rail) Minimum radius curve: 36” (2-rail) Length over couplers: 15” Height: 3.60”

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

	ADM
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001637	2001687
	AG PROCESSING (AGP)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001638	2001688
	LANDMARK
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001639	2001689
	MICHIGAN ELEVATOR EXCHANGE
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001640	2001690
	MFA INC
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001641	2001691
	READING & NORTHERN
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	2001642	2001692

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Gunderson Multi-Max Auto Carrier

In 2013, Greenbrier Companies introduced their new design of 89’ auto rack, the Multi-Max™. The new design allows for changing configurations from a Bi-Level to a Tri-Level (and back) without adding or removing decks. The racks are fully compatible with existing 89’ auto racks. To this date, most of the racks have been built on Greenbrier Companies’ own specially designed 89’ flat cars. These cars are commonly seen in cuts of other similar autorack cars or a solid unit train of autorack cars. Currently, almost 10,000 cars (with racks) are running on North American rails.

Designed in the USA All new flat car and superstructure Tooling True 1/4” scale details and dimensions Newly tooled trucks Separately-applied wire grab irons Highly detailed side screens to maximize prototypical appearance in scale

Accurate painting and lettering Minimum diameter curve: O-72 (3-Rail) Minimum radius curve: 36” (2-Rail) Four road numbers are available per road name

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

	BNSF BLACK WEDGE
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001495	3002495
	CN-GTW
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001496	3002496
	CP BEAVER
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001497	3002497
	CSX
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001498	3002498
	TTX
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001499	3002499

Atlas 100th Anniversary Locomotive Wrap Photo Contest!

The Atlas 100th Anniversary wrap locomotive is now out on the rails and we want to see your photos of it in action! There are two easy ways to enter this contest on Facebook and Instagram, see the submission rules below. All acceptable submissions will be reviewed by a panel of Atlas employees to determine the contest winners. The contest concludes January 6th, 2024. Winners will be announced live on January 9th, 2024. Upon contest completion, all submissions will be posted within a special photo album on our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing all of your submissions! Please review the rules and terms of the contest before entering.

Contest prizes consist of:

1st place: HO or N scale Atlas Gold ALP-45DP/Multi-level Set NJ Transit/Atlas 100th Anniversary (ALP-45DP #4503, Cab Car #7056, Trailer #7583)

2nd place: HO or N scale Atlas Master Gold ALP-45DP NJ Transit / Atlas 100th Anniversary #4503

3rd place: HO or N scale Atlas Master Silver ALP-45DP NJ Transit / Atlas 100th Anniversary #4503

Facebook Submission Rules -

1) Like and follow the Atlas Facebook Page.
2) Photo submissions must include the Atlas 100th Anniversary Wrap Locomotive NJT #4503.
3) Submit photo entry within the comment section of this post.
4) Practice safe and considerate railfanning (absolutely no trespassing and keep a safe distance from the train).

Instagram Submission Rules -

1) Like and follow the Atlas Instagram.
2) Photo submissions must include the Atlas 100th Anniversary Wrap Locomotive NJT #4503.
3) Tag @atlasmodelrailroadco and use hashtag #atlas100 in your post to enter.
4) Practice safe and considerate railfanning (absolutely no trespassing and keep a safe distance from the train).

Atlas 100th Anniversary Locomotive Wrap Photo Contest terms: this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta. All entries become available for promotional reuse for Atlas Model Railroad Company Inc. who may publish or cause to be published any of the entries received. Prizes will only be sent to postal addresses within the United States. Atlas Model Railroad Company Inc. and NJ Transit employees are ineligible to win prizes, although submissions are still welcome.

Atlas Marks 100 Years with the Unveiling of NJ TRANSIT 4503 Wrapped in an Anniversary Paint Scheme

For Immediate Release

November 17, 2023

Hillside, NJ- To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Atlas in 2024, we have partnered with NJ TRANSIT to wrap a prototype locomotive with a brand new paint scheme celebrating 100 years of Atlas. NJ TRANSIT #4503 has been wrapped with commemorative 100th anniversary artwork that was designed in-house at Atlas and will be placed in service on the NJ TRANSIT Raritan Valley Line effective November 17th, 2023.  An official unveiling and press event will be held in New Jersey’s Newark Penn Station on Friday, December 1st at 12:30 PM.  Atlas company officers, employees and NJ TRANSIT leadership will be present for this momentous occasion. 

When the newly wrapped NJ TRANSIT #4503 enters service, Atlas will be holding a photography contest for eagle-eyed train enthusiasts who spot and photograph this locomotive traversing the NJ TRANSIT rails.  Details of the contest will be announced soon, so stay tuned to the Atlas website and social media sites for more information. 

Last month, Atlas announced a replica model of this commemorative ALP-45DP locomotive along with Bombardier passenger car models decorated in special 100th anniversary paint schemes that celebrate our company’s long history. The offering includes ALP-45DP locomotives, cab cars, multi-level trailers and multi-level trailers with toilets.  The Founders Car multilevel trailer features the years Atlas has been in operation and the names of the founders, Stephan J. Schaffan Sr. and Stephan J. Schaffan Jr.  The cab car features a thank you to our loyal customers and the toilet car is adorned with a cartoon drawing from the Atlas archives of Steve Jr.  Locomotives are available for separate sale and in 3-packs while the cab car and trailers are only sold in 3-packs.  While these models are no longer offered for guaranteed pre-order, orders can still be placed and will be fulfilled while supplies remain. 

A copy of the announcements can be downloaded by using the link below:
http://download.atlasrr.com/1023MCPDF/ASMC_100AnniversaryMSRPOnly.pdf

Atlas Tool Company was founded by Stephan Schaffan Sr. in 1924 as a general machine shop in a small garage at 330 Waverly Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. His son, Stephan Schaffan Jr. joined him in the business in 1933. As a frequent visitor to the local hobby shop, he would often ask the owner if there was anything he could do to earn some extra spending money. Tired of listening to his requests, the hobby-store owner threw some model railroad track parts his way and said, “Here, see if you can improve on this”.  In those days, railroad modelers had to assemble and build everything from scratch. Steve Jr. created a “switch kit” which sold so well, that the entire family worked on them in the basement at night, while doing business as usual in the machine shop during the day.

Steve Jr.’s accomplishments include engineering the stapling of rail to fiber track, inventing the first practical rail joiner and pre-assembled turnouts and flexible track—all of which helped to popularize model railroading and assisted in the creation of a mass-market hobby. As the business grew, their manufacturing needs went beyond what the small garage could provide, so in 1947 Steve and his father had the first factory built in Hillside, New Jersey at 413 Florence Avenue. On September 30th, 1949, Atlas Tool Company Inc. was officially incorporated as a New Jersey company.

Over time, Atlas has expanded their product line to include more than just track. At your local hobby store you can pick up Atlas track, locomotives, freight cars, signals, lighting and more in HO, N, O and even Z scale.

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

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O 42' Coil Cars

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 1960s 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.

Prototypical painting and lettering See-through walks Removable hood

Inside floor detail Cut-levers Includes 4 coils (2 small & 2 large)

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

	AOK (EX-CSXT)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001734	3002734
	FURX (EX-NOKL)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001735	3002735
	GTW (CN WEB ADDRESS)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001736	3002736
	NS CONSPIC STRIPES (WLE HOOD CS 19)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001737	3002737
	NS  (WLE HOOD CS 19)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001738	3002738
	CAGY (SERVERCORR)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001739	3002739
	KCS
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001740	3002740

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Premier 8,000 Gallon Tank Car

For most of the steam and early diesel eras, tank cars followed a standard design: an 8,000-11,000 gallon tank perched on a flatcar-like underframe. Beginning in the mid-1950s, however, a new design took hold: the tank itself became the structural backbone of the car, eliminating the need for a full-length underframe and making bigger tank diameters possible. But not every shipper needed the much larger capacities that the new tank cars offered. Hence the advent of these “beer can” tank cars in the mid-1960s, with capacities similar to pre-war tankers. They proved ideal for customers who didn’t want larger shipments, and also for transporting a wide variety of heavier, denser liquids including industrial acids and foodstuffs. For modelers, they’re an ideal counterpoint to longer cars in a modern freight train.

Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body Metal Wheels and Axles Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks Needle-Point Axles Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers Fast-Angle Wheel Sets

O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads Detailed Brake Wheel Separate Metal Handrails 1:48 Scale Dimensions Unit Measures: 9 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 Operates On O-27 Curves

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

	CGTX
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001629	3002629
	GATX "SERVICE DRIVEN"
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001630	3002630
	HOOKER CHEMICALS (GATX)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001631	3002631
	SOUTHERN STAR LARD
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001632	3002632
	UTLX
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001633	3002633
	WYANDOTTE CHEMICALS
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001634	3002634

The following products are now shipping from Atlas.

• N NSC 50' Plug Door Box Car (Partial)
• N Standard Cupola Caboose (Partial)
• N DASH 8-40BW Locomotive
• N DASH 8-40B Locomotive
• HO & N Christmas Cars
• Atlas Master® HO 53' Articulated Well Car
• O 40' Wagon Top Box Car
• Atlas O Premier SD70ACE/SD70M-2 Locomotives (partial)
• O Premier Amfleet Cars

For a complete listing of order deadlines and shipping dates, please use the Atlas Production Schedule. 

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Premier 3-Bay Centerflow Hoppers

Prior to the Centerflow, the typical covered hopper was little more than a coal hopper with a roof. Dry products such as salt were loaded through roof hatches and unloaded by gravity through doors in the floor. Like most freight cars of their era, these cars had a center sill. This support beam ran down the middle of the car between the left and right sets of unloading doors, and that led to problems in emptying the car.

The Centerflow’s key innovation was the elimination of the center sill by relocating the car’s main support beams to the bottom edge of each side. This enabled the discharge hopper doors to be located along the centerline of the car, allowing for easier, more complete unloading and banishing the problem of caking on the center sill. In addition, the car sides were curved to allow for more complete filling of the car. Stub center sills at each end provided a place to mount the trucks. The Centerflow was the first larger-capacity covered hopper designed for grain and products of similar density.

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

	CANADIAN NATIONAL/WC
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001623	3002623
	ERIE LACKAWANNA
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001624	3002624
	GEORGIA PACIFIC
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001625	3002625
	RALSTON PURINA
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001626	3002626
	SCLAIR
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001627	3002627
	UNION PACIFIC/SP PATCH
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item #:
	3001628	3002628

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O Premier Bi-Level Gallery Cars

The bi-level gallery car is an icon of American commuter rail service, originally designed by Pullman Standard in the 1950s these bi-level gallery car designs have since been produced by five other major rail car manufactures. The bi-level gallery cars are still in service today and can be seen with secondary owners all over the united states. Chicago’s Metra operates the largest fleet of these cars today.

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

Features Include:

Matching F40PH Locomotives! Durable ABS Intricately Detailed Bodies Metal Wheels and Axles Overhead Interior Lighting Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers End-of-Car Diaphragms Separate Metal Handrails Fast-Angle Wheel Sets Needle-Point Axles

Detailed Car Interiors 1:48 Scale Dimensions 2-Car Sets Feature (2) Coaches Stamped Metal Floors Detailed Car Undercarriage Unit Measures: 38” x 2 1/2” x 4 1/8” Operates On O-42 Curves Some models are shadowlined to represent corrugation, as appropriate per road name

4-PACK MSRP: $574.95 2-PACK MSRP: $289.95

	METRA/METRA “BIKE CAR” 70’ BI-LEVEL GALLERY CAR 4-PACK
	3-Rail Item #:
	3001666
	METRA/BNSF 70’ BI-LEVEL GALLERY CAR 4-PACK
	3-Rail Item #:
	3001668
	METRA (NEW IMAGE) 70’ BI-LEVEL GALLERY CAR 2-PACK
	3-Rail Item #:
	3001667
	METRA/BNSF 70’ BI-LEVEL GALLERY CAR 2-PACK
	3-Rail Item #:
	3001669
	MUSIC CITY EXPRESS 70’ BI-LEVEL GALLERY CAR 2-PACK
	3-Rail Item #:
	3001670 3001671

The Atlas Product Spotlight - O F40PH Locomotives

The F40PH was designed for Amtrak as a commuter and medium-haul engine, to complement its long-haul fleet of SDP40F diesels. But when the SDP40Fs fell from grace due to poor reliability, a rough ride and derailment issues, the F40PH became the backbone of Amtrak’s locomotive fleet for decades.

Introduced in 1976, the F40PH was essentially a passenger version of the mid-1960s GP40 freight diesel. It shared the earlier engine’s turbocharged V-16 3000 hp (later uprated to 3200 hp) model 645 motor, and added an HEP (head-end power) generator for passenger lights, heat and air conditioning. An enclosed cowl afforded en-route, all-weather access to the F40PH’s engine room if necessary. In short order, commuter railroads across the United States and Canada followed Amtrak into EMD’s order books for this versatile, reliable engine.

Did You Know? The F40PHs were nicknamed “Screamers” because their engines run at a high rpm even at rest, in order to power the HEP generator that keeps the passenger cars comfortable.

Learn all about the F40PH Locomotives from the York 2023 Live Stream

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

Features Include:

Matching Bi-Level Gallery Cars Also Available! Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank Metal Chassis Metal Handrails and Horn Moveable Roof Fans Metal Body Side Grilles Detachable Snow Plow (2) Handpainted Engineer Cab Figures Authentic Paint Scheme Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads Prototypical Rule 17 Lighting Directionally Controlled Constant Voltage LED Headlights Lighted LED Cab Interior Light

Illuminated LED Number Boards Lighted LED Marker Lights Operating LED Ditch Lights (2) Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motors Operating ProtoSmoke Diesel Exhaust Onboard DCC/DCS Decoder Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable 1:48 Scale Proportions (2) Remote-Controlled Proto-Couplers Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Passenger Station Proto-Effects Unit Measures: 15 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 4 1/16 Operates On O-31 Curves (3-Rail) 36" Minimum radius (2-Rail)

	METRA (CHICAGO UNIT)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item#
	30138281	30138289
	METRA (RTA HERITAGE UNIT)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item#
	30138282	30138290
	METRA (NEW IMAGE)
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item#
	30138283 30138284	30138291 30138292
	MUSIC CITY STAR
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item#
	30138285 30138286	30138293 30138294
	MAINE EASTERN
	3-Rail Item #:	2-Rail Item#
	30138287 30138288	30138295 30138296