Hey guys I've just acquired a bunch of Atlas track and I am looking for atlas #5 switches. I'm going to run a three track el and my layout plans require atlas #5 switches so that they may be able to switch tracks. I cannot use 7.5 switches becuase the #5 measures a nice even 20" which is much easier on the layout planing...the problem is I can't seem to find any on Trainworld, Nassua Hooby, and ebay has only one at the moment, so any ideas where I can find them?
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
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They are in short supply right now, you will have to search or wait. Atlas is trying to overcome and catch up with production problems as fast as they can.
They will be making them, and soon I hope. I have been wanting some more switches too. Here is a recent post from a few days ago that explains more. It was in an email sent to all Atlas customers that are subscribed to their email updates list.
A place I sometimes buy from has them listed on its website. I've found the site to be up-to-date on availability, though it doesn't list quantities. Email me (address in my profile) if you'd like; didn't see yours.
David
I wonder if you could use #6 Ross Custom Switches.....They can be connected with the same connectors and are all ready set for blocks and easily adapted for non-derailing.
I intermingled Ross with ATLAS O all through my layout...Its very simple..After you ballast the track, it's hard to tell what track is what....This is just for Your Thoughts...
Also, Ross makes a #8 Turnout, and it's cool, great for Hi Balling...
Happy Railroading...
They will be making them, and soon I hope. I have been wanting some more switches too. Here is a recent post from a few days ago that explains more. It was in an email sent to all Atlas customers that are subscribed to their email updates list.
Thanks glad to know!
I wonder if you could use #6 Ross Custom Switches.....Ross makes a #8 Turnout, and it's cool, great for Hi Balling...
Happy Railroading...
Lol beeing that my layout is only 12 feet by 5 feet I doubt I'll be hi-balling haha! But thank you nonetheless!
The following say they have #5's in stock.
http://www.deichmansdepot.com/....asp?radSupplier=ATO
http://www.nassauhobby.com/XC4/-5-TURNOUT-LEFT.html
http://shop.roundhousesouth.info/Atlas-O-Track_c2.htm (RH only)
http://www.highcountryhobbies.com/atlas-o-track/ (RH only)
Not clear as they don't list status.
http://64.251.10.24/~worldofw/....html/SID=1786516011
http://www.amherst-depot.com/atlas-o-rollingstock.htm
http://www.lehightonhobbies.com/atlotrk.htm
http://www.hrtrains.com/atlasotrack.html (LH only)
The discount on track and switches varies from 0% to 25% so it pays to shop around.
One shop did indicate that switches were backordered and expected to be received in the 2nd quarter 2015. If they are accurate then the drought will end then.
BTW, I ran down my dealer bookmarks which number about 100 who have an online presence. Many were there in name-only. Many did not carry Atlas O. I recently pruned it -- removing about 30% of the names whose web presence disappeared.
Hope these help.
Jan
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