Atlas Trains

Atlas has been part of the model railroading hobby since 1924 and is especially well known for its long association with model railroad track, switches, and flexible track systems. Atlas began as a tool company and became one of the hobby’s most important track manufacturers through innovations such as pre-assembled turnouts, practical rail joiners, and flexible track.

Over time, Atlas expanded beyond track into locomotives, rolling stock, electrical items, structures, accessories, and replacement parts. Today, Atlas offers products in N, HO, O, and Z scales, with especially strong recognition in HO and N.

Trainz is an authorized Atlas dealer and offers both current-production Atlas models and a large selection of out-of-production and hard-to-find items. This includes everything from track and switches to locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, and replacement parts.

Atlas produces model railroad products across several scales, each suited to different layout sizes and modeling goals. Scale refers to the size of the model compared to the real train, while gauge refers to the spacing of the rails.

HO Scale

HO scale balances detail and layout size, making it one of the most popular choices. Atlas HO products include locomotives, freight cars, passenger equipment, and track systems such as Code 100, Code 83, and True-Track.

N Scale

N scale is smaller and allows more railroad in less space. Atlas N includes locomotives, freight cars, and track systems such as Code 80 and Code 55, along with switches and layout components.

O Scale & O Gauge

O scale offers larger models and greater visual presence. Atlas O includes locomotives, rolling stock, parts, and both 2-rail and 3-rail track options.

Z Scale

Z scale is very compact and suited for small layouts. Atlas has produced Z scale products including track and rolling stock.

Matching scale and track type is essential to ensure compatibility across your layout.

Atlas is one of the most recognized names in model railroad track. The brand is closely associated with flex track, sectional track, turnouts, crossings, and layout-building components used to design and expand operating railroads.

Atlas track has been a standard in model railroading for decades and is widely used across both beginner and advanced layouts. In HO, Atlas offers Code 100, Code 83, and True-Track systems. In N scale, Atlas offers Code 80 and Code 55 track options. In O, Atlas includes both 3-rail and 2-rail track categories.

Atlas track and switches are commonly used for mainlines, sidings, yards, and switching layouts, making it a reliable choice for building consistent and expandable track systems.

Atlas uses several product-line names to distinguish different offerings. Atlas Master is associated with higher-detail models and additional features. Atlas Trainman focuses on dependable operation and value. Atlas Classic appears in locomotive categories, while True-Track refers to roadbed-style track designed for easier setup.

These product lines help hobbyists choose models based on detail level, layout needs, and budget, whether building a new layout or expanding an existing collection.

Atlas produces a wide range of locomotives and rolling stock across multiple scales. This includes diesel locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, operating cars, and specialty equipment in a variety of road names and paint schemes.

Trainz carries both current-production Atlas locomotives and a rotating selection of out-of-production and hard-to-find models, making it easier to build complete train consists or expand an existing collection.

Atlas also produces replacement parts and components used for maintenance, repair, and layout upgrades. These include trucks, couplers, wiring components, transformers, controls, and track accessories.

Parts availability makes Atlas a practical choice for maintaining older equipment and improving layout performance over time without replacing entire models.

Is Trainz an authorized Atlas dealer?

Yes. Trainz is an authorized Atlas dealer and carries both current-production models and out-of-production Atlas items.

Does Trainz sell out-of-production Atlas trains?

Yes. Trainz regularly offers discontinued, hard-to-find, and out-of-production Atlas locomotives, freight cars, and track components.

What is Atlas best known for?

Atlas is best known for model railroad track, switches, and layout-building components, along with locomotives and rolling stock.

What scales does Atlas make?

Atlas produces products in HO, N, O, and Z scales.

Does Atlas make track and switches?

Yes. Atlas produces flex track, sectional track, turnouts, crossings, and layout components across multiple scales.

Does Atlas make locomotives?

Yes. Atlas produces diesel locomotives and other models based on real railroad prototypes across multiple scales.

Does Atlas make train parts?

Yes. Atlas offers replacement parts and electrical components used for maintenance and upgrades.

Does Trainz buy Atlas trains?

Yes. Trainz actively purchases Atlas trains, collections, track, and accessories. To learn more about selling, visit Sell My Trains – How It Works.