Atlas announced a new run of its EMD GP7 Locomotive with a scheduled release last month.  Introduced in 1949, the Electro-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type car body that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab units.

The new fully assembled and ready-to-run locomotive is in accurate D&RGW painting and printing that comes in three road numbers 5105, 5106 & 5111. It features a highly detailed body with die-cast metal chassis/sill unit, fuel tank, metal pilots and detailed die-cast trucks.  Operating diesel exhaust, all metal handrails and stanchions and grab irons are included.  The model comes with unpowered and powered options.  Powered models feature twin flywheel-equipped motors, directional golden-white LEDs,  with a minimum radius curve: 36". The three-rail TMCC features Electric Railroad Co.’s “Cruise Commander” Technology with improved RailSounds digital sound system and electro-couplers.  Two-Rail model features DC/DCC and is sound equipped.  MSRP for two-Rail and three-Rail GP-7 Phase 2 Rio Grande (5105 or 5111) powered is $499.95, the MSRP for unpowered model both in two-rail and three-rail( 5106 ) is $229.95.

For more information see your local hobby dealer or visit www.atlasrr.com