05-29-2012, 08:06 PM
The main drawback to the atlas unit is the length. It's only 9" long, will turn a single diesel or a 2-6-0 or smaller. MAYBE a small 2-8-0. The second drawback is it's looks. The atlas is not at all prototypical. It can be dressed up to look better, but if your focus is basically operation, then the appearance does not matter.
BUT, if you have short locos, and don't care so much about appearance, the atlas is GREAT. It is cheap, indexes automatically, and can be hand cranked or motorized.
BUT, if you have short locos, and don't care so much about appearance, the atlas is GREAT. It is cheap, indexes automatically, and can be hand cranked or motorized.
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