{"product_id":"atl2017","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 13.75\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 13.75\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2017\u003c\/strong\u003e includes six half-section curved track pieces designed for making precise adjustments to 13.75\" radius 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 simulated brown wood ties for realistic, prototypical-looking trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach half section maintains the same \u003cstrong\u003e13.75\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e as the corresponding full-section curve while providing half of its angular length. The half-section geometry gives modelers greater flexibility when a standard full curved section would add too much curvature to the track arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e13.75\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003ehalf section\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the angular length of each curved track piece—not half of the radius. ATL2017 remains a true \u003cstrong\u003e13.75\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be combined with full-section 13.75\" radius track while maintaining consistent curve geometry.\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\u003e13.75\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-section curve geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulated brown wood ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine-Tune 13.75\" Radius Curves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-section curves provide additional flexibility when building with fixed sectional track. When a full curved section creates too much angular change, ATL2017 allows a smaller adjustment while maintaining the same 13.75\" radius throughout the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese sections can be especially useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-tuning sectional track geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting curves with specific angular requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting approaches to turnouts and crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting curved and straight track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline and branch line curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSame 13.75\" Radius – Shorter Curved Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2017 should not be confused with a smaller-radius curve. A half section \u003cstrong\u003edoes not reduce the 13.75\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, the track follows the same 13.75\" radius geometry while covering a shorter portion of the curve than the corresponding full-section track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows full and half sections of the same radius to be combined when more precise sectional track geometry is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroader N Scale Curve Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13.75\" radius provides a broader curve than Atlas's 10\", 11.25\" and 12.5\" radius Code 55 sectional curves. These half sections provide additional flexibility for working with that broader radius while making smaller adjustments to the overall track arrangement.\u003c\/p\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 13.75\" radius curves, particularly 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 simulated brown wood ties\u003c\/strong\u003e for realistic N scale trackwork. The complete system includes curved track, straight track, flex track, turnouts and crossings, providing modelers with a versatile selection of components for building detailed N scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 13.75\" Radius Half-Section 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\u003e13.75\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-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\u003eMaintains the same 13.75\" radius as corresponding full-section curved track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulated brown wood ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for precise sectional curve adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2017\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":42099573195008,"sku":"ATL2017","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2017.jpg?v=1790470286","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2017","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}