{"product_id":"atl2023","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 17.5\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 17.5\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2023\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \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 full \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e17.5\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cstrong\u003ehalf section\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the shorter curved track section—not half of the radius. ATL2023 remains a true \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be combined with corresponding full-section 17.5\" 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\u003e17.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-section curved track 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 17.5\" Radius Curves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese half-section curves are 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 alignment 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 curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSame 17.5\" Radius – Shorter Curved Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2023 should not be confused with a smaller-radius curve. A half section \u003cstrong\u003edoes not reduce the 17.5\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, the track follows the same 17.5\" radius geometry while providing a shorter curved section for more precise track planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad N Scale Curve Geometry\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, this broader geometry can create more gradual-looking curves while the half-section design provides additional flexibility for fine-tuning the 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 when planning a layout, 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 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 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\u003e17.5\" 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 a consistent 17.5\" radius\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 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2023\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":42099573391616,"sku":"ATL2023","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2023.jpg?v=1790471368","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2023","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}