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HO Atlas EMD GP38, 2,000 HP built in Jan 66 comes with dual -mode DCC decorder, four axle switcher. Minimum radius:18", has cab interior, directional headlights, drawbar pull:3.36 oz, dual flywheel, engine weight 16 oz.. According to MR their sample came beautifully decorated, paint masking and printing is excellent. Should be able to pull 47 free-rolling cars with metal wheels ". Atlas has a superb production job". Had a suggested retail price of $130.00 but you can do better now & probably thru one of the mail order houses. HO Atlas EMD GP 40, 3,000HP built in Dec 91 comes DCC ready to accept, four axle loco. Minimum radius:18", has cab interior,directional headlights, drawbar pull:4.2 oz, dual flywheel, engine weight 16oz."One of the best commercial finishing MR has seen". Should be able to pull 58 free-rolling cars with metal wheels. Had a suggested retail price of $120.00 but you can do better now & probably thru one of the mail order houses. HO Atlas GE Dash 8-40B, 4000HP built Apr.88 comes with dual-mode decorder, four axle loco. Minimum radius:18",has cab interior,directional headlights, drawbar pull:3.2 oz, dual flywheel, engine weight 17.5 oz. According to MR," Atlas once again raises the standard we've come to expect for performance & detail". Should be able to pull 45 free rolling cars with metal wheels. Had a suggested retail price of $140.00 but you can do better now & probably thru one of the mail order houses. I own the Atlas dash 8-32B for $90.00 and it's one of the best detailed I own. Atlas enjoys a great reputation and I don't recall any criticism. They also run a four forums.Check them out at www.atlasrr.com and click on forum. B stands for two axle truck and 40 stands for 4,000HP, the 32 stands for 3,200HP. Other members will also have some additional comments. I can mail you copies should you want one. Let me know at locomotive3@prodigy.net Do you need any more infor???????
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