Atlas acquires Weaver tooling

[Bob Keller]

From an announcement from Atlas at the NMRA convention:

 

Atlas Acquires Weaver Tooling

In a move that bolsters its already large back-catalog of O scale model railroading products, Atlas has announced an agreement with Weaver Models that brings a host of popular locomotive and freight cars into the fold. This announcement comes on the heels of Weaver Models closing its doors at the end of June 2015.

“It was with sadness that we heard Weaver Models was shutting down operations,” said Paul Graf, CEO of Atlas Model Railroad Company, Inc. “However, we are pleased to announce that we will be bringing many of their models back to the market so that they can be enjoyed by a new generation of model railroaders. These products will fit right in with our existing lines and we are committed to bringing them to market with the high quality that you’ve come to expect from Atlas.”

Tooling acquired in the agreement includes the 2-8-0, U25B, RS11 and VO-1000 locomotives, the Troop Sleeper and Kitchen Cars, the Pullman Bradley Coaches, the War Emergency Gondola, the Wagontop Box Car; and the H30 Covered Hopper. In addition, the molds for the 20’ Containers and telephone poles have also been obtained.

Announcement dates for the models have not been decided at this time. Please watch future All-Scales Monthly Catalogs and All-Scales Catalogs or sign up to be an Atlas Insider at www.atlasrr.com for more information.

 

[Firelock76]

What was it someone said?  "Toy train companys may come and go, but tooling lives forever!"

Smart move on Atlas' part.  Best of luck to 'em!

[Andrew Falconer]

Those are only the locomotives and freight cars that were Made in China.

They need to make complete Maintenance of Way train sets now that the Troop Sleeper and Kitchen cars are added to the production line.

[dougdagrump]

Who is getting the tooling for the Weaver d/c trucks ?

[Bob Keller]

I believe that MTH may have been arranging for their production for Weaver Models.