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The Atlas 2 bay hoppers are the former Intermountain models, probably with a
few updates. Beautiful models. They are 1/4" scale and run on 1 1/4" track. chuck Y Boulder CO |
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Paul Hillman
Atlas is producing more and more "O" freight cars, like USRA boxes &
gons, etc. What scale are these cars being built to? 1-1/4" scale bodies w/7mm scale-gauged trucks? 2-7mm bodies & 7mm scale-gauged trucks? Thought I'd get some info before I make the 50 mile trip to my "local" hobby shop. I will be laying my own "O" track, at 1/4" scale = 4'- 8 1/2" gauge. Paul Hillman |
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Jack Mullen <mullen.lahr@...>
Paul,
Atlas O is US O scale, i.e. 1/4" = 1' or 48:1, but 1 1/4" gage. (Sometimes referred to as Ow5). The trucks are clunky, but easily replaced. If you're interested in true 56.5" gage in Oscale, by all means join the Yahoo Proto48 group. Jack Mullen --- In STMFC@..., "behillman" <chris_hillman@m...> wrote: Atlas is producing more and more "O" freight cars, like USRA boxes &my "local" hobby shop. |
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Ted Schnepf <railsunl@...>
Hi Paul,
There are many scale and accurate cars available in O scale. Intermountain had box cars, a reefer, a tank, the USRA hopper and a USRA gon. Many dealers like my self, have both kits and RTR on the shelves of our shops. You should also look at products from Red Caboose, Berkshire Valley, San Jaun, Pecos River,and the many urethane car providers, including Rails Unlimited (see web site below). Ted At 05:33 PM 5/31/2005, you wrote: Atlas is producing more and more "O" freight cars, like USRA boxes &Rails Unlimited Ted Schnepf railsunl@... 847-697-5353 or 5366 126 Will Scarlet Elgin, Ill. 60120 http://users.foxvalley.net/~railsunl/ Model Railroad Sales and Service with a personal touch. Books new and used. HO and O scales. DCC supplies. O scale urethane cars. Photos and darkroom services. Checks, cash (0%) or credit (secure server at web site 3% added). -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.4 - Release Date: 6/6/2005 |
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tappercj <chastap@...>
I have seen a reference in the trade press to Atlas' upcoming Trainman
line, a less-expensive 2-rail O scale equipment line. From the descriptions of the freight cars, it sounds to me like the old ROCO cars are being resurrected (?). Charlie Tapper |
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allmansipe <allmansipe@...>
Hello
Rumor has it that Andy Petersen(sp?) bought the old dies for the stock car, boxcar and gondola. Comments anyone? Keep Smilin' Len Allman --- In STMFC@..., "tappercj" <chastap@e...> wrote: I have seen a reference in the trade press to Atlas' upcomingTrainman line, a less-expensive 2-rail O scale equipment line. From the |
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Charles Hladik
Charlie,
Peterson "did" have the molds for the gondola at least, as I have one. Chuck Hladik |
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tappercj <chastap@...>
--- In STMFC@..., "allmansipe" <allmansipe@y...> wrote:
Hellostock car, boxcar and gondola. Comments anyone?I went by the Atlas site today, and they have posted pix of O and HO Trainman stuff. The O stuff sure looks like the old Atlas line...the G36 gondola (riveted sides, fixed end, and rendered too short...) being the most recognizable to me. http://www.atlastrainman.com/atotrainman.htm The HO cars are shown as well, none are steam-era. Charlie Tapper |
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Ted Schnepf <railsunl@...>
Hi Len,
I believe Petersen Supply contracted to purchase runs of plastic cars from Roco in Austria. He did not purchase the dies. ted At 12:09 PM 6/8/2005, you wrote: HelloRails Unlimited Ted Schnepf railsunl@... 847-697-5353 or 5366 126 Will Scarlet Elgin, Ill. 60120 http://users.foxvalley.net/~railsunl/ Model Railroad Sales and Service with a personal touch. Books new and used. HO and O scales. DCC supplies. O scale urethane cars. Photos and darkroom services. Checks, cash (0%) or credit (secure server at web site 3% added). -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.6.5 - Release Date: 6/7/2005 |
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