Modifying the Atlas O Scale Rural Station

Modifying the Atlas O Scale Rural Station:

I recently purchased an Atlas Rural Station kit which I will be modifying to add new detail.

The kit is the Atlas O scale Trainman 2009000 Rural Station. This Rural Station is great for any passenger train to stop and pick up travelers for all points down the line.

Features

Rural Station footprint: 9 3/4 inches x 5 1/8 inches
Simulated shingles and brick detail.

The kit is molded in ABS plastic. This is a nice structure but it needs to be completely painted to provide a realistic flat finish.

Modifications:

1. I will rebuild and enlarge the base and add a loading ramp at the rear. (The original plastic base will be discarded.) The new base will be 8-3/4 by 12-1/2 inches.

2. I will add a ceiling and will install LED lighting.

3. I will add a separate removable floor.

4. I will add interior partitions.

5. I will paint the walls, the roof and the chimney. (The windows will remain in the original colors.)

A photo of the original Atlas kit is attached. Apparently this kit is available in 2 different color schemes. I have the kit as shown in the photo.

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7/9/1310:48 AM

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AMCDaveOGR Forum Member

That kit is very basic but decent. I got one in a plain box along with 3 other kits marked Bachmann and IIRC Atlas bought the molds from them. The 2 story house is another good one but Atlas really raised the price on these after Bachmann. Look forward to your project.

7/9/1310:53 AM

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pro hobbyOGR Forum Member

Enlarging and rebuilding the base really changes the whole appearance of this kit. Adding an interior with lighting also makes this small station a nice adition to any layout.

Photos of the completed Atlas station with modifications will come next.

7/9/1311:06 AM

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pro hobbyOGR Forum Member

Atlas "Trainman" O Scale Rural Station Item #2009000:

Here is a custom painted and modified Rural Passenger station.

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7/31/135:23 PM

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Lee WillisOGR Forum Member

Like many structure kits and buildings, particularly those produced by the major toy-train manufacturers, this kit makes a great starting place for a fantastic, detailed model: it takes a bit of work as you are doing but the results are worth it. The station is a nice shape and has good proportions to it.

8/1/136:54 AM

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Atlas "Trainman" O Scale Rural Station Item #2009000:

This model will have a full lighted interior including a floor, ceiling and partition walls. Fully painted inside and outside.

I also have a second kit to modify that will have an entirely different custom made base.

See the original base supplied with the kit.