Atlas Genset Shell

[Howie1632]

Does anyone know how to remove the shell from Atlas Genset?

 

[kz9]

I've got 2 coming in the mail, so I would like to know aswell.

But if I get them before someone posts or you figure it out, I'll see if I can help you out....

Did you remove the couplers?

 

[Larry]

Does anyone know how to remove the shell from Atlas Genset?

Atlas is usually real good at putting easy to understand instructions w/all their loco's. What does it show on the parts sheet picture?

 

[jbaakko]

Can't tell you yet, still waiting for mine to arrive at Josh's so he can ship them to me!

 

[NWCanuck]

Still a fairly new model for them, but I am sure they will post something here any day now as people start flooding them with this good question.

http://www.atlasrr.com/support/locoshell.htm

 

[hamltnblue]

I picked one up today. Remove the coupler pockets. Then hold the fuel tank and wiggle the shell off. Comes off rather easily.

 

[Motley]

I picked one up today. Remove the coupler pockets. Then hold the fuel tank and wiggle the shell off. Comes off rather easily.

Where did you pick one up at? Did you pre-order?

 

[Larry]

Mine will probably be here by sat. Model Trainstuff is almost out of stock on all of theirs.
jayL put 4 of them up in the FS section for a cheaper price than I paid for mine.

 

[hamltnblue]

Where did you pick one up at? Did you pre-order?

Got mine at an LHS called Lins junction in lansdale PA

 

[diburning]

It depends on what your LHS's supplier is. Josh uses Walthers so theres a "middleman."

The engines have to ship from:

China to Shipyard Container Dock in California, where it will sit for a week or two in the hot sun.
Shipyard Container Dock to Atlas by train (TOFC), Atlas inspects them before sending.
Atlas to Walthers, via train if sent ground, Walthers inspects them before sending.
Walthers to Dealer/LHS again via train if sent ground and far away, hopefully your dealer will inspect them before they send them to you, (and the next part applies if the dealer isn't local)
Dealer to you, and hope that it didn't get damaged through the shipping process throughout the entire journey.

Most UPS ground shipments that go long distances are sent by TOFC on trains. Depending on who the carrier is, the train may be delayed, or outlawed, delays in interchange, etc. UPS ground is the most economical way to ship if you have a lot of items to ship.

Some dealers/LHS deal directly with Atlas, which is why they have (somewhat) lower prices and get the items sooner.

 

[Motley]

Thanks for the info on the shipping process.

Nothing better than getting model railroad products by train! We wouldn't want it any other way.

 

[hamltnblue]

Either way, if you call Lins Junction this AM you'll probably be able to get one. They had 2 CSX units numbered 1300 on the shelf late yesterday

 

[Motley]

Either way, if you call Lins Junction this AM you'll probably be able to get one. They had 2 CSX units numbered 1300 on the shelf late yesterday

Thanks, I'll give them a call. But I'm looking for the BNSF and/or UP units.