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Jim Weaver was the driving force behind Atlas O when they re-emerged in O scale in the late '90's. His dedication to prototypical accuracy and fidelity forced Lionel and MTH to follow suit. As a 2-railer I can honestly say that I wouldn't be in O scale if it wasn't for Jim Weaver's vision and Atlas' dedication to the 2-rail market.

Atlas hasn't been the same since his passing.

The stuff that I love the most about Atlas O is also the stuff that I hate the most when it comes to taking locomotives apart to install DCC decoders or converting 3-rail rolling stock to 2. Something as simple as removing a locomotive shell or swapping out hi-rail wheels for scale wheels can be a real chore. The details get in the way and require extra care but it's well worth it. Many is the time where I spent 30+ minutes just trying to hook a brake chain or remove an RS-1 shell. But, there is a real sense of accomplishment once the job is done.

After acquiring and dissecting lots of Atlas O products over the years I have a real sense of appreciation for the research and craftsmanship that went into making each item. It's a credit to the wealth of knowledge that Jim Weaver had about railroading and his desire to present it to O scale.

@catnap posted:

Jim Weaver was the driving force behind Atlas O when they re-emerged in O scale in the late '90's. His dedication to prototypical accuracy and fidelity forced Lionel and MTH to follow suit. As a 2-railer I can honestly say that I wouldn't be in O scale if it wasn't for Jim Weaver's vision and Atlas' dedication to the 2-rail market.

Atlas hasn't been the same since his passing.

I Second that as well!

Jim was a true gentleman and always had time to talk to people and listen to their ideas.  I pestered him for years to produce a Ballantine reefer  I even gave him pictures and drawings of the real ones.  He called me one year and told me he had a Fathers day gift for me  A special run reefer in eight numbers in none other than Ballantine Ales & Beer  I do miss his presence at Atlas and as a friend

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