New Models Coming From Atlas

Lets take a look at new HO and N scale announcements from ATLAS.

In the yard

Atlas' new HO releases feature new paint schemes and road numbers.  The switch machine is new.

For the N scalers, a new model as well as new paint schemes and road numbers.

AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.

HO Masters RS-3

Features:

• 5-pole skewed armature motor for reliable operation

• Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds

• Exceptional painting and printing

• Sturdy die-cast mainframe and gear cases

• Gold models are equipped with ESU LokSound.   

• Silver Sound Ready.  Gold models are equipped with ESU LokSound.   


ESU Loksound Functionality Features:

• ESU LokSound decoder, supporting all DCC programming modes.

• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31.

• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches,bell, air horn, air compressor and more.

HO RSD-4/5 Locomotives

Features:• 5-pole skewed armature motor for reliable operation• Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds• Exceptional painting and printing• Sturdy die-cast mainframe and gear cases• Silver Sound ReadyGold models are equipped with ESU LokSound.   ESU Loksound Functionality Features:• ESU LokSound decoder, supporting all DCC programming modes.• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31.• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches,bell, air horn, air compressor and more

HO Masters 73' Center Partition Car

Features:

  • Riserless Floor Design
  • Detailed stirrups
  • Simulated tie-loops
  • Ratchets
  • Partition cable hooks
  • 22 wire grabs
  • Etched cross-over walks
  • Wire Brake Rods
  • Detailed Jack Pads
  • Newly Tooled 286k trucks
  • Detailed Pull Plates
  • See-Through Top Chord Holes
  • Simulated cable slots
  • Detailed lift plates
  • Prototypical lettering and markings
  • Recommended 22" radius

HO Master SD-24 & -26

Atlas’ HO scale model features details unique to each road name:

Burlington (CB&Q): High nose, single-chime air horn on short hood, Gyra-light on short hood (non-operating), winterization hatch

Santa Fe: Low nose, 3-chime horn mounted on left side of hood behind cab

Southern: High nose, 5-chime horn mounted on cab, bell detail on short hood

Union Pacific: Low nose, 3-chime horn mounted between 2nd and 3rd radiator fans, winterization hatch

Features:

• Separately-applied roof piping detail

• Golden-white LEDs

• Realistic die-cast underframe

• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds

• Directional lighting

• Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers

• Painted crew figures

• Separately-installed scale windshield wipers, metal grab irons and fine scale handrails

• Highly detailed coupler cut bars

• Multiple unit hoses and trainline hoses

• Piping on trucks

Atlas Master® Silver Series Additional Features:

• NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)Gold models are equipped with ESU LokSound.


ESU Loksound Functionality Features:

• ESU LokSound decoder, supporting all DCC programming modes.

• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31.

• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches,bell, air horn, air compressor and more.

HO Master FMC 5077 Single Door Box Car

MASTER MODEL FEATURES:

• Single or Double Sliding Door where appropriate

• Multiple body styles

• Metal knuckle couplers

• Plate B Box Car

• X-Panel Roof

HO S-4 Locomotives

MODEL FEATURES:

• Fine scale handrails

• Redesigned & retooled hood, cab & chassis

• The first plastic HO-scale model of an S-2 locomotive to

include accurate body panel details

• Option for horizontal or vertical radiators

• Redesigned truck frames with separately applied detail

• Directional LED lighting (includes cab rear light)

• Separately-applied grab irons, coupler cut levers

air hoses, piping, etc.

• Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for

optimum performance at all speeds

• Movable drop steps

• Chassis retooled for optional DCC/sound

• Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds

• Die-cast chassis for improved pulling performance

Additional features:

• 21-pin Socket for DCC (Silver Series Model)

• Detailed cab interior with crew

• Exceptional painting and printing

• Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers

DCC Operation Features:

• Supports all DCC-programming modes

• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.

• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices

Sound Functionality Features (Gold Models 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 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.

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

• NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

• Speakers included for easy conversion to sound

HO Master 53' Evans Double Plug Door Box Car

Features:

• 70-ton roller-bearing trucks

• Blackened metal wheels

• Two-piece underframe

• Separate brake cylinder

• Air reservoir

• End platforms

Trainman® HO 3560 Covered Hopper

Features:

  • True scale dimensions with accurate details
  • Weighted, detailed underframes
  • Equipped with AccuMate® Knuckle Couplers
  • Trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels
  • Accurate painting and lettering

Trainman® HO 85' Trash Flat Car w/ Containers

Features:

  • Open deck design
  • Container pedestals
  • True scale dimensions with accurate details
  • Weighted, detailed underframes
  • 100-ton trucks equipped with free-rolling wheels
  • Accurate painting and printing

Trainman® HO 20' High Cube MSW Container

Features:

• Mounting pegs for 85’ Trash Flat

• Prototypical paint schemes

• See-through forklift pockets

• Detailed molden-on chain securement

• Fire port on one side

Switch Accessory Model

Compatible with HO, O and N track .

Master® N SD24 & SD26 Locomotives

Features:

• Separately applied details

• Accurate paint schemes

• Directional lighting

• Blackened metal wheels

• Knuckle couplers

Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder 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.

Master® N S4 Locomotives

Features:

  • Scaled from actual prototype measurements
  • 2 cab variations - riveted or welded
  • Option for horizontal or vertical radiator shutters
  • Fine scale handrails
  • Separately-applied coupler cut levers, air hoses, piping, etc.
  • Directional LED lighting (includes cab rear headlight)
  • Die-cast hood & chassis for improved pulling performance
  • Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds
  • Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
  • Exceptional painting and printing
  • Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder

Trainman® N GP15-1 Locomotives

Features:

  • Scale dimensions and details
  • Directional lighting
  • DCC Ready
  • Blackened metal wheels
  • Dual flywheel equipped 5-pole skewed armature motor with a low friction mechanism
  • Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers.

Master® N FMC 5077 Box Car

Features:

  • Single Sliding Door
  • Multiple body styles
  • Body mounted couplers
  • Plate B Box Car
  • X-Panel Roof

Master® N Difco Dump Car

Features:

  • Prototypically accurate dimensions
  • Accurate paint schemes
  • 100 Ton roller bearing, truck mounted couplers

Master® N 53' Evans Double Plug Door Box Car

Features:

  • 70-ton roller-bearing trucks
  • Ready-to-run
  • Roof overspray
  • AccuMate® couplers

NEW MODEL: Master® N 73' Center Partition Car N 73' Partition Car Separate Sale Loads

Features:

• Die-cast Floor

• Detailed brake lines

• Detailed air reservoir

• Etched metal Crossover Platform

• Prototypical ride height

• 100-ton Trucks

• 36” metal wheels

• Separate sale loads available

• Minimum radius: 12 1/2”

Trainman® N 3560 Covered Hopper

Features:

  • V-frame ends
  • Side sheet weld seams
  • Roping staples
  • Five roof hatches
  • Body mounted brake gear
  • True scale dimensions with accurate details
  • Weighted, detailed underframes
  • Equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers

Trainman® N 85" Trash Flat Car w/Containers

Features:

  • Open deck design
  • True scale dimensions with accurate details
  • Weighted, detailed underframes
  • 100-ton trucks equipped with free-rolling metal wheels
  • Accurate painting and printing

Trainman® N 20' High-Cube MSW Containers

Features:

  • Mounting pegs for 85' Trash Flat
  • Prototypical paint schemes
  • See-through forklift pockets
  • Detailed molden-on chain securement
  • Fire port on one side