Atlas trains

[rrlineman]

Hello all, heard over the weekend that Atlas Trains is closing. has anyone else heard anything ???

[Buckeye Riveter]

From Model Railroading

 

Factory closure impacts several model railroad manufacturers

Affa Technology Ltd.'s sudden shutdown has some model train companies looking for other options

Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2018

 

In late July Affa Technology Ltd., a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of model trains, radio-controlled toys, scale cars, and other items, announced it had closed. Some of the model railroad manufacturers impacted by this news include American Z Line, Atlas Model Railroad Co., Bowser, ExactRail, Fox Valley Models, InterMountain Railway Co., Trainworx, and Wheels of Time. Several firms shared the news through e-mail, websites, and social media.

“Yes, we have projects at this factory and Trainworx production will be affected,” said Pat Sanders via e-mail. “We are researching our options at this time and hope to get rolling again soon.”

In a blog post, Atlas Model Railroad Co. noted the factory was one of its locomotive and rolling stock suppliers, but the company’s track and accessories were not impacted by the closure. “Atlas is currently working with our network of suppliers to transfer the projects to others for completion,” the blog post continued. “This will cause a delay in some previously ordered products.”

 

More here:

 

http://mrr.trains.com/news-reviews/new-products/2018/08/factory-closure-impacts-several-model-railroad-manufacturers