New Atlas Catalog (Jan-June 2016) is Now Available on Atlas Website. Post Your Comments Here!

No listing of the MP15DC switchers in the arrivals section, though the shipping schedule of the website still shows first quarter 2016. Anyone able to check with Atlas at the show on that?

Might order some Cargill or ADM tank cars, PS-1 box cars or steel cars - though fewer than in the past.

Thanks for the heads-up on the on-line version being available.

David

Interesting that Atlas-O has the F-7's listed as a 1Q2016 arrival.  I was expecting them more around June-ish.  We're already leaving January behind with Monday being Feb 1st.  So unless those F-7's are  on the water already, I don't think we'll have them in our hands this quarter.  Their online shipping schedule even says 2Q2016 now.  There was a container that shipped mid-January, but the F-7's didn't make that boat ride. 

What is Atlas-O saying at the Big E show?

On another note, Atlas-O is really pumping out rolling stock again!  Surprised to see yet another run of coil cars in the catalog as a June 2016 "announcement" though.  Didn't they just deliver a run of these a couple of months ago?  Whatever...  I'm in for a few more Beth Steel coil cars whenever they produce them, so it's more an observation than a "complaint" (before anyone starts going down that road ).

Would have liked to see another announcement of Well Car containers... I'm waiting on the CSX "how tomorrow moves" containers that didn't make the first production run.  Maybe next time?  For delivery in 2017.  That'll be here before we know it. 

David

Website still shows previous catalog, any indications from Atlas reps that the  long awaited TMan GE -8-40CW is finally going to be delivered this spring?

Well, nothing for me in this catalog.  Maybe next time.

I will say the graphics show up well on my iPad2.

HIBAR - click on "Catalogs" on the left side of the Atlas O home page - or the catalog link below the main picture. Even though the pic on the home page shows the previous catalog, the new one is posted.

David

hibar posted:

Website still shows previous catalog, any indications from Atlas reps that the  long awaited TMan GE -8-40CW is finally going to be delivered this spring?

Hibar, the new catalog is there.  Just click on the words "Click here" in my original post above and it will link you directly with the new catalog on the Atlas website.  Or, if you would rather go to the Atlas website first, just click on the "catalogs" tab on the left side of the home page.

I'll be ordering the 50' PS-1 in Chessie System livery, both numbers. I was hoping for some TM 70 ton hoppers in Chessie System B&O markings. I need some undecorated cars for a secret project, so I'll probably pick up some TM 40' box cars.

I see that they have 2R Electro couplers. Should be interesting.

The F-units will get here when they get here.  I'm just hoping that the Santa Fe warbonnets don't have any of the obvious flaws that were overlooked by other manufacturers and thus allowed to hit the market.

ChessieFan72 posted:

I'll be ordering the 50' PS-1 in Chessie System livery, both numbers. I was hoping for some TM 70 ton hoppers in Chessie System B&O markings.

What he said...

Since there are no Trainman Chessie hoppers I'll "settle" for the Chesapeake & Ohio wood chip hoppers. Not a bad consolation prize.

SantaFeJim posted:

The F-units will get here when they get here.  ....

Not to mention more time to save pennies in the piggy bank!    As long as Atlas does them right, they can show up in December.  I was just surprised the new catalog still had 1Q2016.

David

I like Atlas products.  They have a sturdy and reliable feel to me.  As far as this catalog, I think it's the same for everyone with each new catalog.  We get excited when we see "our" road names on locomotives or rolling stock.  This catalog has several things I want.  We'll see how the wallet reacts.  Happy shopping.

So who do we order Atlas items from?

GG1admirer posted:

So who do we order Atlas items from?

How about Forum Sponsor "Mr. Muffin's Trains"?  He seems to have the "best prices" on Atlas cars & locomotives, especially since "JD's Trains" is gone.

GG1admirer posted:

So who do we order Atlas items from?

Merlyn Lauber at Caboose Stop Hobbies in Cedar Falls, IA gets the majority of my Atlas orders. His prices can't be beat, plus he and his wife are great folks. 

I've been ordering from Len at Deichman's Depot in York, PA.  Good prices and shipping costs are reasonable.  

Neal Jeter

It does seem like there is a really limited number of dealers to pre-order 2-rail from these days.  High country hobbies, Norms O scale, and Public Delivery track are also pretty active in the Atlas 2-rail realm these days.

I have one 8-40cw on order with Muffins, I will probably search out one more if I am pleased with it on its arrival.  I can't believe the $429 MSRP on a trainman loco!   What would it have been in a Masterline offering?!!

I hope the Maxi-IV's are at prototypical ride height, unlike all of Atlas other rolling stock that rides way too high out of the box in 2-rail (3-rail is even worse!)

Looks like Atlas will finally deliver on the TMan GEs, with JDs gone Just Trains will be my local dealer as I am in there occasionally [no shipping issues] also have bought from Caboose Stop Hobbies, Merlyn is great to deal with.

I'll add C.T. McCormick Hardware in Zelienople, Pa., to the list of places for 2-rail for Atlas (and MTH scale-wheeled locos, for that matter). Jeff has been great to work with.

David

All of the freight cars are finally in paint schemes for the railroads that I am concentrating upon.

C&O

Chessie System C&O

Grand Trunk Western

Illinois Central Gulf

Soo Line

Now it is hard to decide what not to order.

Andrew

I may get the chessie boxcars and C&O hopper!

They have a National Steel Car coil car in the EJ&E - THE J paint scheme.

I have wanted to get an EJ&E coil car or two.

Andrew

Far too many PC green cars.  I would love to pick up 2 of the box cars, 2 of the gons, and one of the cabooses.  But, alas, my money just went to the finally delivered PC U23B - after waiting on a 5 year pre-order.

Fred

There will be about 6 months between the order period and the delivery period of the freight cars, so you can spend the time making and saving dollars for the Penn Central 40' Box Cars.

The Penn Central Gondolas are now available.

Andrew

Martin H posted:

It does seem like there is a really limited number of dealers to pre-order 2-rail from these days.  High country hobbies, Norms O scale, and Public Delivery track are also pretty active in the Atlas 2-rail realm these days.

I have one 8-40cw on order with Muffins, I will probably search out one more if I am pleased with it on its arrival.  I can't believe the $429 MSRP on a trainman loco!   What would it have been in a Masterline offering?!!

I hope the Maxi-IV's are at prototypical ride height, unlike all of Atlas other rolling stock that rides way too high out of the box in 2-rail (3-rail is even worse!)

499.95 like the F7s and GP7s, I believe ride height of the Atlas cars is as good as it is going to get with the current bolster on truck setup.JMO

Nice items like P C and SOO!

Unfortunately, Atlas has priced themselves out of the O market. I made many roads myself as I was tired of waiting. Ten years too late to the market.

Atlas has been out paced by the modernization of Lionel and MTH’s PS series non-breakable cars. Non heavy, operating doors, metal detailed cars.

If you work on, dissemble and see the condition of my customers Atlas operating cars, you would agree. Best to remain on the shelf, they just don’t stand up to daily usage.

The track record on yearly ebay completed (non-sales) is quite high. Not much Atlas sells exceeding the 40 dollar range.

Hope they can revamp the old worn out line up and make strong, new style cars using 3d printers, thus lowering the prices for everyone.

Hmmm,  The 8-40Bs and P32s have disappeared.  I wonder what that means. Are they already on the water or...

Nothing about the 12 car Ca Zephyr sets?!

SIRT posted:

Unfortunately, Atlas has priced themselves out of the O market. I made many roads myself as I was tired of waiting. Ten years too late to the market.

 

Priced themselves out of the market?  Their F7's are cheaper than the Sunset F7s.  Their upcoming dash-8 is cheaper than the MTH dash 8-40cw (and it has the correct number of steps on the pilot) .    Their CZ cars are gorgeous and cheaper than anyone else's scale CZ cars.

And of course the upcoming Maxi-IV and containers are a steal since NOBODY ELSE MAKES THEM!  Where are you going to get anything like that for cheaper?

Sunset, your comparing apples and oranges there. How did we get from freight cars to engines?Wouldn’t own any engines other than MTH.

My comments were strictly on freight cars against others in the market place.

SIRT posted:

Nice items like P C and SOO!

Unfortunately, Atlas has priced themselves out of the O market. I made many roads myself as I was tired of waiting. Ten years too late to the market.

Atlas has been out paced by the modernization of Lionel and MTH’s PS series non-breakable cars. Non heavy, operating doors, metal detailed cars.

If you work on, dissemble and see the condition of my customers Atlas operating cars, you would agree. Best to remain on the shelf, they just don’t stand up to daily usage.

The track record on yearly ebay completed (non-sales) is quite high. Not much Atlas sells exceeding the 40 dollar range.

Hope they can revamp the old worn out line up and make strong, new style cars using 3d printers, thus lowering the prices for everyone.

 

I have several pieces of Atlas rolling stock and two locomotives.  Some of the rolling stock is 15 years old.  I've never had an ounce of trouble like I have with some of Lionel's cars.

SIRT posted:

Sunset, your comparing apples and oranges there. How did we get from freight cars to engines?Wouldn’t own any engines other than MTH.

My comments were strictly on freight cars against others in the market place.

Last I checked,  Maxi-IV well cars were freight cars.  CZ passenger cars are not engines either.

But if you find an MTH or Lionel 25,500gal modern tank car, please post a review for the rest of us. (I wont hold my breath)

It would be nice if they could deliver the 40" straight track sections I need to start building my new layout.  Geez.

Finally!  A Penn Central 40' PS-1 boxcar!  Now, if it can be made with a sliding door, I'd really be happy.

Tom

So freight in there I'd like to get.  I'm also glad to see the signals are still listed, hopefully Atlas can get more to markets soon.

Question on the freight, some say 2 or 4 road numbers for each, but there is only one catalog number.  How does one make sure to get different road numbers when ordering?

sinclair posted:

 

Question on the freight, some say 2 or 4 road numbers for each, but there is only one catalog number.  How does one make sure to get different road numbers when ordering?

Each road number has it's unique product number. Example;

3001234-1

3001234-2

3001234-3

3001234-4

I have six on order and four Weaver flatcars set aside.  I'm short two Weaver flat cars. John

Hey, they've got dash 8-40Cs for like the 8th year in a row 

Mill City posted:

sinclair posted:

 

Question on the freight, some say 2 or 4 road numbers for each, but there is only one catalog number.  How does one make sure to get different road numbers when ordering?

Each road number has it's unique product number. Example;

3001234-1

3001234-2

3001234-3

3001234-4

Okay, that makes sense, but I wish they'd explain that in the catalog.  I'm looking at the PFE steel reefers.  It says there are 4 road numbers, but only list the catalog number as 3003905, so I'd have no idea how to get all 4 numbers that way without the information you shared.  Thanks.

I buckled and pre ordered the troop passenger cars kitchen car hospital car  from Mr Muffins Trains. lol