Another Run of Atlas Amtrak Dash 8's on the Way

rails4dmv
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Another Run of Atlas Amtrak Dash 8's on the Way May 9, 2018 9:52:59 GMT -5

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Post by rails4dmv on May 9, 2018 9:52:59 GMT -5

The Atlas announcements came out for May and a couple of surprises were enclosed. Another run of Amtrak Phase III & Phase V Dash 8's were announced.

download.atlasrr.com/0518MCPDF/ASMCMAY18MSRPOnly.pdf

Seems Atlas is ignoring the Phase IV paint scheme with their Amtrak releases as of late.

Now if we can just get Atlas to make HO scale Amtrak passenger cars.....

Last Edit: May 9, 2018 9:56:54 GMT -5 by rails4dmv

backshophoss
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Another Run of Atlas Amtrak Dash 8's on the Way May 9, 2018 17:27:54 GMT -5

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Post by backshophoss on May 9, 2018 17:27:54 GMT -5

Most of the P32-BWH's have wound up in ph V scheme,and have been used as work train power and yard switchers,but if needed will
wind up as 2nd or 3rd units behind a P-42.
Believe a P32 is used by CAF in testing the View II's leaving the factory in Elmira NY.
Also Amtrak-Ca has 2 P-32's as protect/relief power.

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Another Run of Atlas Amtrak Dash 8's on the Way May 16, 2018 13:05:12 GMT -5

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Post by aem7 on May 16, 2018 13:05:12 GMT -5

Phase V versions are a welcome development. I sent Atlas a suggestion for re-releaseing this scheme a few months ago since engines from the previous Phase V run were going around $300 to $400 on Ebay. A shell without the rest of the engine even went for over $100.

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