Anyone preorder the Atlas premier p-42 genesis? What paint scheme?

I ordered the Dash 8 and Phase V liveries. I missed out on previous Genesis runs so I’m excited. I will say it was difficult to choose, those anniversary schemes are all nice.

I ordered the Horizon cars because I already have Amfleet cars in a couple different liveries.

I've ordered the midnight blue version.

@Keith Crook 020419 posted:

I ordered the Dash 8 and Phase V liveries. I missed out on previous Genesis runs so I’m excited. I will say it was difficult to choose, those anniversary schemes are all nice.

I ordered the Horizon cars because I already have Amfleet cars in a couple different liveries.

Dash 8 Pepsi can for me, as well!  I was lucky to get a P32-8BWH from the last run, and this will make a nice pair.

Luckily I have a wonderful Phase V from the last MTH run, and I love it!  I updated the sounds to the Empire Service sounds which have some nice station stops, including my home city, Utica!  I ordered them in 2-rail to get the fixed pilots, as Atlas has mentioned they will not be available separately, and I'll convert the wheels over when they come in.

Still wish Atlas would do another Empire Service 700-series scheme... maybe next run.

As an aside, I also ordered a pair of the F40PHs in Phase III, as those are hard to find!  I only have one from the last run.

Thanks!

- Mario

I ordered Midnight Blue and a "regular" one in 2 rail.

Since I don’t have any of the previous MTH versions, I ordered an Amtrak phase V 50th and a Midnight Blue 50th.

Now if only someone would make Superliner Cars. 😆

I have three 3rd Rail ones on order and will soon add a fourth after the price reduction.  Two will be 50th anniversary schemes.

@CentralFan1976 posted:

Dash 8 Pepsi can for me, as well!  I was lucky to get a P32-8BWH from the last run, and this will make a nice pair.

Luckily I have a wonderful Phase V from the last MTH run, and I love it!  I updated the sounds to the Empire Service sounds which have some nice station stops, including my home city, Utica!  I ordered them in 2-rail to get the fixed pilots, as Atlas has mentioned they will not be available separately, and I'll convert the wheels over when they come in.

Still wish Atlas would do another Empire Service 700-series scheme... maybe next run.

As an aside, I also ordered a pair of the F40PHs in Phase III, as those are hard to find!  I only have one from the last run.

Thanks!

- Mario

I am for fixed pilots and long handrails. I spoke with Atlas and was told the pickup rollers were not to be included. I always buy the MTH 2 rail models if available. This time I backed away. Maybe that was a mistake. I was thinking I could fix the pilot with a spacer  and a kadee if I had to. I was wondering if the laders that are attached to the trucks will be attached to the underside of the body on a 2 rail model. 

I ordered a few 3RD Rail P42s but, since they're all TMCC, I grabbed a single Atlas engine in Late Phase V to support my older MTH engines.

@jini5 posted:

I am for fixed pilots and long handrails. I spoke with Atlas and was told the pickup rollers were not to be included. I always buy the MTH 2 rail models if available. This time I backed away. Maybe that was a mistake. I was thinking I could fix the pilot with a spacer  and a kadee if I had to. I was wondering if the ladders that are attached to the trucks will be attached to the underside of the body on a 2 rail model.

Uh oh...  This may put a damper on my plan, as I don't really need any of these units.

I ordered the Honoring Employees Midnight Blue, as well as a standard Phase V.

I was able to find the Phase IV and Saluting Veteran's Unit from the last run but the standard Phase Vs remain elusive.

@jini5 posted:

I am for fixed pilots and long handrails. I spoke with Atlas and was told the pickup rollers were not to be included. I always buy the MTH 2 rail models if available. This time I backed away. Maybe that was a mistake. I was thinking I could fix the pilot with a spacer  and a kadee if I had to. I was wondering if the laders that are attached to the trucks will be attached to the underside of the body on a 2 rail model.

So long as the trucks are 3-2 as advertised, pickups can be bought from a parts department somewhere.
I’m not completely deterred by this but it’s a dumb move by atlas to do that and not at least offer them after the fact.  People buy the 2 rail models for 3RS.
Worst case, I’ve got a few PS1 genesis kicking around and can swap trucks if I have to.

@RJ I posted:

I ordered the Honoring Employees Midnight Blue, as well as a standard Phase V.

I was able to find the Phase IV and Saluting Veteran's Unit from the last run but the standard Phase Vs remain elusive.

I swear they only last on eBay for hours at a time. In December I found a Phase V dummy in my sold auctions search. It was only on the site for TWO HOURS!

Last week someone bought #180 for over $700.
I guess the buyer isn't a member of this forum

I ordered the Phase V P42DC #175.

@Aem7s4lyfe posted:

I've ordered the midnight blue version.

Hey, @Aem7s4lyfe!

Nice tag line!  Perhaps Atlas could reissue their AEM-7!  They're colors were perfect...

MTH's aren't half bad, either. (Thanks again, @gunrunnerjohn!)

Now back to your regularly scheduled P42's!

Thanks!

- Mario

@CentralFan1976 posted:

Hey, @Aem7s4lyfe!

Nice tag line!  Perhaps Atlas could reissue their AEM-7!  They're colors were perfect...

MTH's aren't half bad, either. (Thanks again, @gunrunnerjohn!)

Now back to your regularly scheduled P42's!

Thanks!

- Mario

Hey @CentralFan1976, Thank you for noticing lol.  The AEM-7'S are my favorite locomotive.  I just picked up my 3rd MTH version.  All of my AEM-7's are in the phase V paint scheme.  I would hope Atlas would that, I would finally get the phase 3 and phase 4 versions.  I missed my chance with MTH and I refuse to buy them from ebay because of the ridiculous prices lol.

Now for the P42's, this will be my second engine.  I currently have engine #99 from MTH's previous run in phase v.  I absolutely love that engine.  I wonder what routes Atlas will be featuring on those locomotives.  I'm hoping for the Empire Service routes.

@Aem7s4lyfe posted:

Hey @CentralFan1976, Thank you for noticing lol.  The AEM-7'S are my favorite locomotive.  I just picked up my 3rd MTH version.  All of my AEM-7's are in the phase V paint scheme.  I would hope Atlas would that, I would finally get the phase 3 and phase 4 versions.  I missed my chance with MTH and I refuse to buy them from ebay because of the ridiculous prices lol.

Now for the P42's, this will be my second engine.  I currently have engine #99 from MTH's previous run in phase v.  I absolutely love that engine.  I wonder what routes Atlas will be featuring on those locomotives.  I'm hoping for the Empire Service routes.

You /recently/ found Phase V AEM-7s? The MTH inventory search page truly is down, correct? Am I crazy? Where is everybody finding late MTH models?

@CharmCityAirLine posted:

You /recently/ found Phase V AEM-7s? The MTH inventory search page truly is down, correct? Am I crazy? Where is everybody finding late MTH models?

@CharmCityAirLine  I found the Phase V AEM-7 at my favorite train store (Nicholas Smith Trains) last year in June 2021.  I went back and forth about getting my 3rd one, but when Mike announced that MTH will be closing, I went ahead and picked it up in December 2021 after having it on layaway.  It was the last one that they had.

@CharmCityAirLine posted:

You /recently/ found Phase V AEM-7s? The MTH inventory search page truly is down, correct? Am I crazy? Where is everybody finding late MTH models?

Fortunately, I put an AEM-7 request in the WTB area here, and John had a PS2 version from the previous run.  So mines not a "late" model PS3 version... And I love it!

Thanks!

- Mario

I'll see if I can grab a video next time around at the Club...  The Empire Service sounds are superb.  I love this engine!

It all got started in 2020, when the weather was fantastic every day and my daughter and I went to see trains every night!  She got hooked, on Amtrak, especially dusk when 49 came through the Mohawk valley... So I sold a pair of Legacy E7s and bought her a 6-car set of Phase IVb MTH plated Amfleets and a Genesis  at @JR Junction Train & Hobby.

Thanks!

- Mario