New Jersey-based model railroad manufacturer Atlas Model Railroad Co. has marked its 100th anniversary. Stephan Schaffan Sr. founded Atlas Tool Co. in 1924 as a general machine shop in New Jersey.

The Atlas N Alco RSD5, a six-axle road switcher, is a Classic line model now offered with an ESU LokSound V5 sound decoder.

2024 saw some great model railroad product releases ... I probably have the most prototype hours riding in Metra bi-level commuter cars. I was ecstatic when Atlas announced them, and was even happier ...