Holiday ’08 – A Return
to Tradition
A Message from the CEO
Christmas + Model Trains = Tradition. That
dependable formula is again proving true this season, one of
the most unique in most of our lifetimes. This year, all indications
are that shoppers are favoring traditional gifts and hobbies
for their holiday purchases.
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Posted 12.11.08
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Seasonal Train Shows = Economical Fun for All!
Get in the holiday spirit. Stroll the aisles. Get educated.
View what’s new. Ignite your imagination. Enjoy a memorable
day with your family and friends that’s easy on the
pocketbook. All that and more is what’s in store if
you plan a fun, affordable day at one of the numerous model
railroad events taking place throughout the country this time
of year.
Those seeking economical day or weekend trips close to home
with something for everyone will find train shows a perfect
seasonal pastime. Admissions are reasonable. In many cases,
children are admitted at a reduced fee, or completely free
of charge. From firehouse halls, to museums, to fairgrounds,
to huge, modern convention centers, there is a model train-related
event that’s just the ticket to transcend the restrictions
tight budgets are placing on entertainment options this year.
Most shows offer special programs and activities for the
young, and young at heart. Craft projects, how-to sessions,
seminars, entertainment and demonstrations provide awe-inspiring
experiences you’ll relive again and again. Since many
shows feature multiple aisles of fun, you can consider it
exercise - a chance to do something active out of the house!
You may even start a young person on the life-enhancing, enduring,
traditional and always exciting hobby of model railroading!
Myriad layouts large and small will delight everyone and
give you something to strive for! Its fun to see what expert
modelers create when they bring their “A game”
to a show. From authentic recreations of actual locales, to
whimsical renditions like circus layouts, 1950s “American
Graffiti”-style downtowns and always breath-taking holiday
layouts, you’ll need a camera to capture it all! Companies
of all sizes display their latest wares. Their representatives
will gladly chat with you face-to-face.
Finding an affordable show near you is easy! In addition
to your local newspaper, many model railroad magazines, available
at bookstores and in hobby shops, provide listings. Your local
hobby shop or model railroad club/historical society can point
you in the right direction, or try searching train shows in
your state online! To see where Atlas will be setting up its
booths between now and March 2009, click
here.
To borrow a phrase from Emerson, Lake and Palmer –
“Come and see the show – it’s a dynamo!”
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 Holiday
"Lunch Hour" Layout
This festive Atlas Industrial Rail™ Train Set layout
was crafted by members of the Pima County, Arizona Department of Transportation
in Tucson and features the popular 4-4-2 steam locomotive rolling
through snowy hills in a twinkling winter setting. Bridge Inspector
Joseph Olexa said he and his co-workers constructed it using their
own track and accessories, with a set he acquired with the assistance
of Atlas Sales Rep Jerry Kimble and Jim Weaver, vice-president of
Atlas O, LLC.
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Posted 12.11.08
 Atlas
Unleashes Surprise NMRA Announcement –
HO GP40-2 Phase 1 Locomotives!
A new Gold Rush erupted in Anaheim, California today when the Atlas
Model Railroad Co., Inc. surprised thousands of National Model Railroad
Association (NMRA) conventioneers with news of the imminent arrival
of all-new HO Master Line GP40-2 locomotives!
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 Show
Report
Atlas is on the move! We’ve got a packed calendar that will
take our reps across the nation, bringing our products directly to
you!
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Posted 10.29.08
“Lovely
Bones” Film Adaptation to Feature Atlas Products
Lights, Camera, Action! When Hollywood’s premiere
filmmakers need model trains on their sets, who ya gonna call? The
casting directors at Atlas Model Railroad and Atlas O, of course!
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Posted 9.10.08
 Coming
Soon
Contemplating buying an affordable, yet exceptional train set that
will endure the test of time? You’ll get more for your dollar
with Atlas! With this fall’s addition of the N Scale Trainman®
Train Sets, Atlas now offers sets in four scales - HO, N, O and O-27
Industrial Rail.
Posted 7.31.08
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Atlas'
Jerry Kimble - Part 1
There’s something in the fascinating story of Jerry
Kimble, newest member of the Atlas Sales Department, that’s
reminiscent of the character Zelig in the famous Woody Allen film.
Timing, Fate and experience have repeatedly influenced Jerry’s
life and career as well, steering him to Atlas at this moment in time;
which is indeed fortunate for us and model railroaders everywhere.
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Posted 7.21.08
 Lower
Price, Unique Road Names Highlight HO Release
“How are Atlas models and road names selected?”
is indeed an FAQ for us. While a variety of factors and input are
involved, the renowned Atlas Research and Development team always
seek the unique. Locomotives with interesting back stories are especially
preferred by our experts, who spend countless hours in the Atlas library,
online and in the field researching minute details both physical and
historical.
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Posted 6.11.08
Attracting
Young People to Model Railroading
Peter Marriott of Marriott Rail Projects in England is a
noted author, consultant, instructor and freelance journalist specializing
in model railroading. The following is an edited version of an article
he recently wrote for Model Rail, a United Kingdom publication.
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Posted 3.31.08
N.J.
O Scale Show Benefits Food Pantry
At the Mania home in historic Freehold, New Jersey, the
separate passions of husband and wife recently combined for the benefit
of many.
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Posted 3.11.08
A
Stand-Out in the Booth and On the Rails
Meet Denny Matthews: Sportscaster for the Kansas City Royals,
member of the Baseball Hall of Fame…and lifelong model railroader.
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Posted 2.7.08
Boy
Scout Badge Package Now Available
The Atlas HO Scale Code 100 track components recommended
by the Boy Scouts of America to create the “Timesaver”
layout requirements of their Railroading Merit Badge are now available
at a special discounted price from Atlas.
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Posted 1.2.08
Meet
Dave Casdorph – Part Two
While creating dioramas in HO, Dave Casdorph models N Scale
at home; although he hasn’t had a chance to set up a new layout
yet. At Atlas, he works in HO, N and O Scales.
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Posted 11.15.07
All-New
International Store Locator Now Available
The previous online “Atlas Dealer Locator” has
been replaced by the all-new and vastly improved “International
Store Locator”, now available on www.atlasrr.com; www.atlaso.com.
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Posted 11.06.07
Meet
Dave Casdorph – Part One
Among the things that make Atlas special is its staff, many
of whom are avid, active model railroaders with impressive resumes
and accomplishments. One excellent example is noted model railroader
and historian Dave Casdorph, who joined our Research & Development
Department in 2004.
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Posted 9.26.07
4-H
For All
It’s become a tradition. Every August, Atlas representatives
are invited to judge the model railroad handiwork of young people
at the Somerset County, New Jersey 4-H Fair.
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Posted 9.25.07
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