{"product_id":"atl2022","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 17.5\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 17.5\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2022\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 simulated brown wood 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 17.5\" radius. This means each ATL2022 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 17.5\" radius curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e17.5\" Radius Full-Section Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2022 maintains a consistent \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout each curved section. Its fixed sectional geometry makes it easy to create predictable curves while providing a broad radius for N scale layouts with sufficient space.\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\u003e17.5\" 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 17.5\" Radius Track Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17.5\" 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 17.5\" radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 16 sections forming a complete circle, \u003cstrong\u003e4 sections create a 90° quarter-circle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e8 sections create a 180° half-circle\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e16 sections create a complete 360° circle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad Curves for N Scale Layouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, broader curves provide more gradual track geometry and can create a more natural appearance for longer locomotives and rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 17.5\" radius sections are useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad sectional track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayouts designed around more gradual curves\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 when planning a layout, 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 simulated brown wood ties\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 17.5\" 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\u003e17.5\" 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\u003eSimulated brown wood 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 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2022\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":42099573358848,"sku":"ATL2022","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2022.jpg?v=1790471224","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2022","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}