{"product_id":"atl2014","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 12.5\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 12.5\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2014\u003c\/strong\u003e includes six full-section curved track pieces for building smooth, consistent curves on N scale model railroads. Part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, each section features fine nickel silver rail with brown ties for realistic, prototypical-looking trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas specifies that \u003cstrong\u003e16 full sections create a complete 360° circle\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 12.5\" radius. This means each ATL2014 curved track section provides \u003cstrong\u003e22.5° of curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the six pieces included in this package provide a combined \u003cstrong\u003e135° of 12.5\" radius curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12.5\" Radius Full-Section Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2014 maintains a consistent \u003cstrong\u003e12.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout each curved section. Its fixed sectional geometry makes it easy to plan predictable curves for mainlines, branch lines, passing sidings and other portions of an N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach package includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 curved track sections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22.5° of curvature per section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e135° of total curvature per 6-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 sections required for a complete 360° circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding 12.5\" Radius Track Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12.5\" measurement describes the \u003cstrong\u003eradius of the curve\u003c\/strong\u003e, while each individual full section covers 22.5° of a complete circle. Connecting additional sections increases the total angular coverage while maintaining the same 12.5\" radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 sections forming a complete circle, \u003cstrong\u003e4 sections create 90°\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8 sections create 180°\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e16 sections create a complete 360° circle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroader N Scale Curve Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12.5\" radius provides a broader curve than the 10\" and 11.25\" radius sectional curves in the Atlas Code 55 system. Broader curves can provide a more gradual appearance while giving modelers another option for matching track geometry to their available layout space and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 12.5\" radius sections can be useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial and switching layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSectional track plans requiring predictable curve geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck Your Equipment's Minimum Radius\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum-radius requirements vary between N scale locomotives and rolling stock. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways check the recommended minimum radius for your equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e before designing a track plan around 12.5\" radius curves, especially when operating longer locomotives, passenger cars or freight equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 track features \u003cstrong\u003efine nickel silver rail and brown ties\u003c\/strong\u003e for realistic N scale trackwork. The complete system includes curved track, straight track, flex track, turnouts and crossings, allowing modelers to combine different components when building a complete railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 12.5\" Radius Curved Track Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 55 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-section curved track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 pieces per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e22.5° of curvature per section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e135° total curvature per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 sections form a complete 360° circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine brown ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredictable sectional curve geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 55 Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional radii and sectional curve options for building your N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 55 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for curved track, straight track, flex track, turnouts, crossings and additional Code 55 components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional track options for building or expanding your model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099573096704,"sku":"ATL2014","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2014.jpg?v=1790469839","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2014","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}