Atlas N Scale Code 55 17.5" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2023

Atlas N Scale Code 55 17.5" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2023 includes six half-section curved track pieces designed for making precise adjustments to 17.5" radius curves on N scale model railroads. Part of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system, each section features fine nickel silver rail with simulated brown wood ties for realistic, prototypical-looking trackwork.

Each half section maintains the full 17.5" radius while providing a shorter curved section than the corresponding full-section track. This gives modelers additional flexibility when building sectional track plans where a full curved section would add too much curvature.

17.5" Radius Half-Section Curved Track

The term half section refers to the shorter curved track section—not half of the radius. ATL2023 remains a true 17.5" radius curve, allowing it to be combined with corresponding full-section 17.5" radius track while maintaining consistent curve geometry.

Each package includes:

• 6 curved track sections
• 17.5" radius
• Half-section curved track geometry
• Fine nickel silver rail
• Simulated brown wood ties

Fine-Tune 17.5" Radius Curves

Half-section curves provide greater control when building with fixed sectional track. When a full curved section creates too much change in direction, ATL2023 provides a shorter section while maintaining the same 17.5" radius throughout the curve.

These half-section curves are especially useful for:

• Fine-tuning sectional track geometry
• Completing curves with specific alignment requirements
• Adjusting approaches to turnouts and crossings
• Connecting curved and straight track arrangements
• Mainline curves
• Passing sidings
• Station approaches
• Yard approaches
• Staging areas

Same 17.5" Radius – Shorter Curved Section

ATL2023 should not be confused with a smaller-radius curve. A half section does not reduce the 17.5" radius. Instead, the track follows the same 17.5" radius geometry while providing a shorter curved section for more precise track planning.

This makes half sections particularly useful when combining multiple pieces of sectional track and trying to achieve a specific alignment without changing to a different curve radius.

Broad N Scale Curve Geometry

The 17.5" radius provides a broader curve than the 10", 11.25", 12.5", 13.75", 15" and 16.25" radius sectional curves in the Atlas Code 55 system. For layouts with sufficient space, this broader geometry can create more gradual-looking curves while the half-section design provides additional flexibility for fine-tuning the track arrangement.

Check Your Equipment's Minimum Radius

Minimum-radius requirements vary between N scale locomotives and rolling stock. Always check the recommended minimum radius for your equipment when planning a layout, particularly when operating longer locomotives, passenger cars or freight equipment.

Atlas N Scale Code 55 Track

Atlas N Scale Code 55 track features fine nickel silver rail and simulated brown wood ties for realistic appearance and dependable operation. The complete system includes flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts and crossings, giving modelers a versatile selection of components for building detailed N scale layouts.

Atlas N Scale Code 55 17.5" Radius Half-Section Curved Track Features

• N Scale
• Code 55 rail
• 17.5" radius
• Half-section curved track
• 6 pieces per package
• Maintains a consistent 17.5" radius
• Fine nickel silver rail
• Simulated brown wood ties
• Useful for precise sectional curve adjustments
• Part of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system
• Atlas manufacturer item number 2023
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2023

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