Vintage Diesel Power! - Retro Review and Unboxing of the HO Atlas Southern Pacific Train Master!

Vintage Diesel Power! - Retro Review and Unboxing of the HO Atlas Southern Pacific Train Master!

This HO scale DCC & sound equipped model train locomotive from Atlas is painted in the SP scarlet and gray scheme. This model is from the 2017 production run. Atlas recently released another run of these distinctive diesels.

Southern Pacific’s Fairbanks Morse H-24-66 Train Master locomotives were delivered in 1953 and 1954 in the SP Black Widow scheme.

The railroad rostered a total of 16 of these units, initially numbered 4800-4815. 4800 and 4801 were ex demo units with some detail variations from the rest of the SP Train Master fleet.

The latest run from Atlas offers models in this number range. The scarlet and gray scheme was adopted in 1958. SP’s Train Masters were repainted between 1959 and 1962, so the newer Atlas models are most appropriate for the early to mid 1960s era.

In 1965, SP renumbered these units 3020-3035. My model of 3020 is from the older Atlas run. These best represent the units from 1965 through 1974.

The Train Masters spent the majority of their careers on the San Francisco peninsula pulling commute trains. All of them were withdrawn from service by 1974.

Most of the units were subsequently scrapped.

SP set aside four units to be converted to unpowered brake sleds. Only one unit was actually completed, SPMW 9100, formerly number 3027. 9100 served in West Colton for a few years but was scrapped by April 1983.

As usual, Dan evaluates the model train's packaging, prototype accuracy, paint & detail, and how well it operates and conforms to applicable standards.

This model features an ESU LokSound Select DCC and sound decoder.

If you love unusual vintage diesels, SP commute trains, or just model trains in general, be sure to check out this unboxing and product review!

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