{"product_id":"atl2027","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 20\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 20\" Radius Half-Section Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2027\u003c\/strong\u003e includes six half-section curved track pieces designed for making precise adjustments to broad 20\" 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\u003e20\" 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 provide more curvature than needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20\" 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. ATL2027 remains a true \u003cstrong\u003e20\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be combined with corresponding full-section 20\" 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\u003e20\" 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 20\" 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, ATL2027 provides a shorter section while maintaining the same 20\" 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\u003ePassenger routes\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 20\" Radius – Shorter Curved Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2027 should not be confused with a smaller-radius curve. A half section \u003cstrong\u003edoes not reduce the 20\" radius to 10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead, the track follows the same 20\" radius geometry while providing a shorter curved section for more precise sectional track planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes half sections particularly useful when combining multiple pieces of sectional track to achieve a specific alignment without changing to a different curve radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad 20\" Radius N Scale Curves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e20\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e provides broad curve geometry for an N scale railroad. For layouts with sufficient space, broad curves can create a more gradual-looking route and are particularly useful when designing mainlines, passenger routes, passing sidings and other areas where more sweeping trackwork is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2027 adds additional flexibility to that broad-radius geometry by allowing smaller sectional adjustments while maintaining the same consistent 20\" radius.\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 N scale trackwork. 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 20\" 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\u003e20\" 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 20\" 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\u003eIdeal for broad N scale track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2027\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":42099573522688,"sku":"ATL2027","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2027.jpg?v=1790471871","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2027","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}