Atlas O announces new paint schemes for their SW Series Locomotives...

It's nice to see these engines available.  Unfortunately non of the road names are on my wish list, but maybe next time.

Art

I've always wanted a Zebra Stripe ATSF SW9.  Atlas produced them once, in the early days.  It was a low production engine. They are impossible to find and there is significant demand.  In like new condition, they still command a new price.  It wouid be a good engine for Atlas to revisit.

The blue/yellow version is NOT of interest to those modeling the transition era.

Well, it's not new, but the price is reasonable....

SF SW9 Link

I've been watching this for some time.  I'm only somewhat interested.  I'm surprised it's lasted on auction this long. 

FWIW...

KD

The Raritan River loco #4 is high on my want list. I have #2 & #3 - someday I hope to acquire #1.

I would sure like to see Atlas make a bright red MKT switcher.  Well, maybe someday.

Steve, Lady and Tex

From the Atlas online catalog. Note that these SW have speed control and a smoke unit.  New features for the SW series.   Along with what Steve listed,  Atlas  has offered undecorated units in the past.   

FEATURES:

• Prototypical handrail detail

• Die-cast chassis, trucks, side frames and hood

• Standard or m.u. type pilots as per the railroad

• Scale handrails and cut levers’

• Separately-applied grab irons

• See-through steps and footboards

• Detailed cab interior with fully painted crew figures

• See-through etched metal grilles

• Eight wheel drive

• Dual fly-wheel equipped precision 5-pole can motor

• Accurate painting and printing

• New truck design with single point lubrication for longer life with no disassembly required

• Minimum diameter curve: 0-31 (3-Rail)

• Minimum radius curve: 24” (2-Rail)

TMCC Features :

• Electric Railroad Co. “Cruise Commander” Technology

• IMPROVED RailSounds

™ digital sound system

• LEGACY COMPATIBLE (100 Speed Steps)

• Operating diesel exhaust unit

• Electro-couplers

• Lionel

® TrainMaster Command Control

Any Santa Fe zebra stripe hood unit sells well.  When did you last see a Weaver ATSF Baldwin VO-1000 for sale?

I ordered #5. I really want both of them but at $469 each I just can't afford it. I have #1, #2, and #3 but because they are 2 rail none of them have Command or Sound.

This is one of Atlas's best all-time engines...glad to see the saga continues, plus the improvements.

I know what you mean. I was fortunate enough to get my #2 & #3 for under $300 each from two different sources. They are great locos.

I just called Chris at Nassau Hobby and ordered my Raritan River!!!

I got a note from Atlas yesterday saying that this engine would not come with a diesel exhaust smoke unit. Their advertising piece was incorrect. 

I have 1 of those early made ATSF SW9's.   Took me a while to find one.   So ya I second that motion for Atlas to make them again!

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