Atlas Acquires Weaver Tooling
In 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 Cars
Atlas 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 Scale
Atlas 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.
Paul Graf
Atlas Model Railroad Co.
. I have 5 bought directly from Weaver but would like more
