Plymouth WDT Industrial Switcher
Illinois Central
No. 6122 -1972 Release
Plymouth WDT Industrial Switcher Midvale
Steel
No. 6125 -1972 Release
Plymouth WDT Industrial Switcher Reading
No. 6123 -1972 Release
Plymouth WDT Industrial Switcher Santa
Fe
No. 6121 -1972 Release
Plymouth WDT Industrial Switcher Union
Pacific
No. 6124 -1972 Release
The original release five roadnames are the only ones Atlas offered for this model throughout its life in the company's O-scale
product line. One interesting feature found on the Plymouth Switcher are its couplers. Notice the arm extending from the knuckle,
this was found on this model and found only on this model and the Bobber Caboose. The Plymouth WDT Switcher carried a $20
retail price.
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A look inside the shell for the Plymouth WDT finds the roof is a separately cast section. The switcher upper structure rests
upon the base frame, which include tread pattern. Separately cast handrails were included with the engine for the modeler
to snap into the frame. Horns and a few small details on the top of hood were separate plastic castings. The headlights,
front and rear, include clear material, but no window material is present. The model is 24 feet, 27 feet over the footboards
and weighs 27.5 ounces.
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