hcc25rl wrote:I have an Atlas RS-1, bought new, HO scale, never has run right. Jerky erratic performance right out of the box.
Jimmy
ROUTE ROCK!
Texas Zepher wrote: Even the HO ones from the original China run (Alco S2?) after the Kato's weren't too bad.
The Atlas S-2 (HO scale) was originally made by Roco of Austria. Production was moved to China some time during the 1990s. I have both versions, and they run well.
Cannoli wrote:I can't seem to stop saying it, I love Atlas locos.
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Love Atlas N-scale diesels. They run really slooooww, and even slower with DCC. They are great for yard ops. The OEM DCC is good, although they don't get Rule 17 right. And with a Lenz or Digitrax decoder, they're even better. (Sadly, I also tried an MRC sound decoder. Let's not go there....)
Unfortunately for my attempt at an "old-time" layout, they are not so good with steam. I have a couple of their Moguls, and can't find any way to turn them into reliable runners.
rave on......i dont think you will get any complaints here. as long as i have been in n scale, i cant believe it took me so long to aquire some atlas locos. no turning back now, atlas all the way. i bought a new santa fe b36-7(i think thats the correct number) on ebay for 30 bucks!! its an older made unit, but it has a brighter headlight than the others, and runs perfect.....
Welcome to the Club
Its kind of like buying a Honda or Toyota. Quality is Job ONE! Ooops thats Ford
This is the engine that saved N scale. The 1984 RS-3. It was manufactured by Kato, but it was designed and marketed by Atlas. It proved that a smaller, narrow hood diesel could be done with great detail, and a smooth running, reliable drive.
Of course, as you can see... the other thing that makes Atlas shine well above the rest, is that even today, 24 years after its initial release, you can still get parts for it, such as the extra shell it needs to make the WM Hammer Head...
I currently roster 47 active engines, and 27 of them are by Atlas. The remainder are divided among Kato, Intermountain and Life Like, with a Bachmann Consolidation to represent the steam heads.
People often complain that Atlas doesn't do much in steam, but I believe they stick to what they do best, and when the time is right, we'll see them dabble in something a little different.
Lee
Route of the Alpha Jets www.wmrywesternlines.net
A true friend will not bail you out of jail...he will be sitting next to you saying "that was friggin awesome dude!" Tim...Modeling the NYC...is there any other?
Below is one of my favorite engines, a GP7 from Atlas. It's dcc but no sound and it doesn't seem to bother me that it doesn't have sound because it's such a quite, smooth running engine.
Now if they would only make steam!
Jarrell
I have a few atlas HO lokies and quite pleased, not new but at the time thy were new Atlas was one of the great players in the hobby and still are and reasonable prices with higher quality than the ealier athearn, perhaps they made the point just because of thei quality for othe hobbymakers to up their qualities as well.
Great looking loco!
I have a couple of Atlas H0 B&M RS3s and they run so sweetly.
Mike
Modelling the UK in 00, and New England - MEC, B&M, D&H and Guilford - in H0
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
I couldn't agree more with you about the overall quality of Atlas products. I also model the B&M although I do the H.O. scale thing. My only wish is that Atlas would do some of those Maine Central Red and Gold locomotives in B&M.
At least I have the Blue H.O. Scale B&M GP-7's and a bunch of the Atlas B&M RS-3's.
Michael
Cannoli wrote: I can't seem to stop saying it, I love Atlas locos.Today I received my second Atlas N scale loco, a GP7 painted in MEC maroon/gold. Since I'm back dating my layout from 1978 to 1952, this new Geep is the first of what will be my new roster. I couldn't wait to get the loco out of it's plastic case and onto the test track I have setup for some breaking in.Straight out of the box it ran with no problem, slow and smooth to start, no jerking, no noise. I think my only issue is the headlights that are bright enough to see in Chicago from my home in New Hampshire.Even my B&M GP40-2 which has been in storage for 10+ years runs perfectly straight out of the storage box. It just goes to show the true quality of these locos, and definately worth the slightly higher cost.OK, I'm done raving, here's my new baby: Jason
I can't seem to stop saying it, I love Atlas locos.
Today I received my second Atlas N scale loco, a GP7 painted in MEC maroon/gold. Since I'm back dating my layout from 1978 to 1952, this new Geep is the first of what will be my new roster. I couldn't wait to get the loco out of it's plastic case and onto the test track I have setup for some breaking in.
Straight out of the box it ran with no problem, slow and smooth to start, no jerking, no noise. I think my only issue is the headlights that are bright enough to see in Chicago from my home in New Hampshire.
Even my B&M GP40-2 which has been in storage for 10+ years runs perfectly straight out of the storage box. It just goes to show the true quality of these locos, and definately worth the slightly higher cost.
OK, I'm done raving, here's my new baby:
Jason
I agree! All of my N Scale locos are Atlas.
Edit..Oops! Forgot my 2 SD70M-2s by Athearn.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Modeling the fictional B&M Dowe, NH branch in the early 50's.