Atlas Acquires Weaver ToolingIn a move that bolsters its already large back-catalog of O scale model railroading products, Atlas has announced an agreement with Weaver Models that brings a host of popular locomotive and freight cars into the fold. This announcement comes on the heels of Weaver Models closing its doors at the end of June 2015.
“It was with sadness that we heard Weaver Models was shutting down operations,” said Paul Graf, CEO of Atlas Model Railroad Company, Inc. “However, we are pleased to announce that we will be bringing many of their models back to the market so that they can be enjoyed by a new generation of model railroaders. These products will fit right in with our existing lines and we are committed to bringing them to market with the high quality that you’ve come to expect from Atlas.”
Tooling acquired in the agreement includes the 2-8-0, U25B, RS11 and VO-1000 locomotives, the Troop Sleeper and Kitchen Cars, the Pullman Bradley Coaches, the War Emergency Gondola, the Wagontop Box Car; and the H30 Covered Hopper. In addition, the molds for the 20’ Containers and telephone poles have also been obtained.
Announcement dates for the models have not been decided at this time. Please watch future All-Scales Monthly Catalogs and All-Scales Catalogs or sign up to be an Atlas Insider at
www.atlasrr.com for more information.
Atlas Announces New Run of O Scale California Zephyr CarsAtlas collectors can finally complete their Atlas O California Zephyr train with the announcement of two more cars in the series. The first—the Dome Chair Car with Conductor’s Window—is an all new model and, more importantly, the last car needed to finish a set of California Zephyr cars. The second—a standard Dome Chair Car—is back with new road numbers, re-runs of popular SKU’s and an all-new paint scheme.
The Atlas production runs of the California Zephyr cars have been some of our most talked about and well-regarded products of the last few years—and with good reason. Our commitment to scale fidelity and prototypical accuracy is one of our vaunted hallmarks and it has come shining through in these models, with runs selling out well not long after they hit the market.
Atlas Announces Brand New Well-Car in O ScaleAtlas is pleased to announce the addition of a brand new model to its line of O scale intermodal rolling stock—the Atlas Master® Gunderson Maxi-IV Well Car. This die-cast model has been tooled from the ground up to be a centerpiece of an intermodal fleet, resulting in a finely-detailed, full scale model that will look fantastic running on a layout. The minimum radius to run this car is O-72 for 3-Rail and 36” for 2-Rail.
Newly tooled 53’ Jindo and CIMC containers will be offered as well for use with this, and other, models.
The Atlas Master® Gunderson Maxi-IV Well Cars are slated for announcement in the September 2015 All-Scales Monthly Catalog.
New HO Code 83 Curved Turnouts AnnouncedOne of the most highly-requested pieces of track is about to make its way to the market in the form of the Atlas Code 83 Curve Turnout. This turnout features nickel silver rail and fine, brown plastic ties like the rest of our Code 83 lineup.
As a Custom Line™ Mark IV turnout, each can be set up as a remote or manual switch depending on which switch machine is added by the modeler. Each turnout will have die-cast points and an isolated, die-cast frog with a power contact to optionally energize the frog and prevent loss of power when a locomotive is passing through.
The outside radius of the turnout is listed at 30”; the inside radius is 22”. MSRP for this turnout is listed at $24.95.
Item# Description
595 HO Code 83 Custom Line™ Curved Turnout - Left
596 HO Code 83 Custom Line™ Curved Turnout - Right
The HO Code 83 Curved Turnout will be on display on the Atlas booth this weekend at the show.
HO 1973 Ford F-100 Pickup TrucksIn addition to the other great products on display in the Atlas booth, samples of the HO 1973 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck will also be exhibited this weekend at the show. This officially licensed Ford product will be included in the October 2015 All-Scales Monthly Catalog. The first release will include five factory colors.
Pricing has not been set for this item in time for the show. Please check
www.atlasrr.com regularly for updates.
N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track Starter Set AnnouncedAtlas is proud to announce the new #2788 Code 80 Snap-Track Starter Set. This much-demanded pack makes setting up your first N scale layout a breeze, offering a time-tested beginner configuration of a loop with passing siding. All the necessary pieces are included (sans power pack) to construct the 36” x 24” layout.
Atlas N scale Code 80 track features black ties and nickel silver rail and is built to last for ultimate performance.
A full list of pieces can be found below.
Item# Description Qty
2513 5” Straight 1
2514 9 ¾” Curve 15
2516 19” Curve 4
2517 Rerailer 1
2539 Terminal Joiners 1
2702 Standard Turnout – LH Manual 1
2703 Standard Turnout – RH Manual 1
Pricing and availability will be announced in the coming months and will be announced via our All-Scales Monthly Catalogs. Visit
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