On January 23rd Atlas sent out an email to all of their dealers updating us on the status of their production of new models. We wanted to share that with our valued customers, so you can stay informed. Below is the email we received from Atlas. 
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Atlas Rolling Stock and Locomotive Production Update

January 23, 2019
Dear Atlas Insider,

Atlas was notified early July 2018 that a primary rolling stock and locomotive supplier would be closing its factory doors. Atlas immediately sent company representatives to the supplier to begin the transfer of Atlas molds and drawings and to plan production for materials in process. We are pleased to announce that all Atlas molds and recent supplier drawings have been transferred to an Atlas centralized warehouse where molds are being distributed to select suppliers and returned to the central warehouse upon production run completion.

In addition, Atlas was able to organize the production of all open purchase orders and they have been scheduled for completion throughout 2019. The most recent container has been shipped and is due to arrive at Atlas' main warehouse in February. A list of these items will be posted next week. Keep checking the updated Atlas A-Z production schedule (found on the Atlas website) and the Atlas Blog for updates.

In the meantime, Atlas continues to work with both proven past suppliers as well as a select group of new suppliers to meet the growing demand of Atlas customers for high quality Atlas prototypical products. Atlas will be producing a wide variety of new and established model railroad products in all major scales throughout 2019. Stay tuned for more great news and product announcements from Atlas--including new tooling for two HO freight cars. Springfield Show announcements are available on the Atlas website as of Saturday AM. 

As always, thank you for your support and interest in Atlas products and services.

Sincerely,
Paul Graf, CEO
Atlas Model Railroad Co. Inc
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And don't forget, Tony's has hundreds of previously announced Atlas pre-order locomotives listed on our website, as well as some locomotives that they still have in stock and are available for orders right now. If we do not have one of these "In Stock" units in the shop, we can have it within 10-14 days and ready to ship to you! We will also be glad to take your pre-order for one of their future runs. Just CLICK HERE to browse through our listings of Atlas locos. And remember, Tony's doesn't charge your card until the loco has come in and we are ready to ship it to you!
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Barney knows it's frustrating having to wait for so long for some of these locos.
He promises we'll get these locos shipped out to y'all as soon as they come in!
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