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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News Stories

Atlas “Angels” Ride the Rails for Charity
For years, it has been the personal aspiration of Atlas Chief Executive Officer Thomas W. Haedrich to create a project that would combine elements of his prized collection of 19th and 20th century religious artifacts with his lifetime dedication to community service. With the 2007 acquisition of the Industrial Rail™ Traditional O-27 line by Atlas O, LLC, he found the means to make his dream reality.
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Posted 7.15.09

Atlas Salutes a Friend ~ Harold H. Carstens 1925 - 2009
Harold H. Carstens was a legend in model railroading. A model railroader since high school, he became president and publisher of Carstens Publications Inc. of Fredon Township, New Jersey, known for their internationally published monthly magazines Railroad Model Craftsman, Flying Models and Railfan & Railroad. But in the nearby Hillside, N.J. headquarters of Atlas, he was known as a treasured friend and an integral part of our own history.
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Posted 7.1.09

Atlas Updates, Expands, Popular 3-Rail Layout Book!
For those who have dreamed about owning a custom quality 3-Rail layout that’s easy to install with all the components needed to start operations in no time, has Atlas just the book, whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned pro!
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Posted 5.11.09

Atlas O Golden Spike Club™ News
Now in its third year, the Atlas O Golden Spike Club™ continues to add new members and retain those who have been joining since the club was introduced in 2007. Reasons include the wildly popular prototypical annual club car Deluxe members receive, the unique and highly desirable Special Purchase offerings exclusive to club members at special prices, and something new we introduced in 2009 – two levels of membership, Deluxe and Primary.
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Posted 4.27.09

“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

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

Past News:

N.J. O Scale Show Benefits Food Pantry
Boy Scout Badge Package Now Available
All-New International Store Locator Now Available
Atlas O Golden Spike Club News
4-H for All
Tennessee Campers
Ready? Sets GO!
Boy Scout Badge Track Package Now Available
Guests from US and Abroad Visit Atlas
Atlas O Golden Spike Club News
Atlas Aids Military Model Railroaders in Iraq
Maywood Station Makes News on All Fronts
N Scale Trainman® Debuts
WGH '07 Draws Record Crowds
Santa at the Maywood Station
Atlas at the 4-H Fair

Atlas Interactive Catalog
Atlas HO & N Signal System
Atlas O Buys Industrial Rail
Hands Across the Water
CTT Names 40' Wood Reefers Instant Classics
Atlas O 40' & 45' Containers
Atlas Reps Hit the Road
Tom's Trains Mall Layout