Atlas models

Phil,

   I understand you state of mind, I just broke a coupler on my Atlas Angle Train tender, I can only imagine how long it will take to get one from Atlas.

PCRR/Dave

I heartily agree that there has been no new product in quite awhile.   It is almost as if the line died when Jim Weaver died.

However, a little kudos is in order.    I have ordered parts from Atlas a few times, most recently today.   If they have the parts in stock they ship within a day or two and I have them in 3-4.    They don't have all parts and have no parts for some cars, but they do have a lot of smaller detail parts for many of the cars.

I think Jim Weaver's untimely passing occurred about the same time as the manufacturing shake up in China was going on. Probably adding further to the problems. He was sure a driving force in O gauge at Atlas. I also wanted to order one of the 8-40CW's earlier this year when they were re-announced. My LHS said they were not sure they could even order one at that time, need to ask them again.

Pretty sure they are getting back on track so to speak and product should be hopefully flowing again soon. They are supposed to be getting 3 rail track and switches soon, so other items may not be far behind?

PCRR,

I just got some switch parts from them a couple months ago, I think they still have parts, hopefully they will have yours. Parts may not be as big a problem as new product has been? They told me about track and switch availability by the end of the year at the time I placed my order.

I'm looking forward to the GP-7's and SW-9's.........Just wish they had more paint schemes to choose from.  I guess we'll see.

The production was moved. Then Lionel came out with their exclusive Legacy system. Now they have to make new electronics to compete with the changes in the Lionel and MTH command control and sound systems.

Andrew