Atlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing – ATL2043

Atlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing – ATL2043 is a fixed sectional track crossing designed to allow two N scale rail routes to intersect at a 45° angle. Part of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system, this crossing features fine nickel silver rail with simulated brown wood ties for realistic, prototypical-looking trackwork.

Unlike a turnout or track switch, ATL2043 does not provide a selectable or diverging route. Instead, two independent tracks cross through one another, with each route continuing straight through the 45° intersection.

45° Fixed Track Crossing

The 45° crossing angle provides a defined intersection for layouts where two separate tracks need to cross at a relatively pronounced angle. It is useful for junctions, yards, industrial areas and other complex track arrangements where independent routes physically intersect without connecting to one another.

Key features include:

• 45° crossing angle
• Fixed crossing geometry
• Two independent routes cross through one another
• Each route continues straight through the crossing
• Fine nickel silver rail
• Simulated brown wood ties
• Designed for Atlas N Scale Code 55 track systems

Crossing vs. Turnout

ATL2043 is a crossing, not a turnout or track switch. A turnout uses movable points to direct a train between different routes. A fixed crossing instead allows one track to physically cross another while both routes continue independently through the intersection.

Trains cannot transfer from one crossing route to the other through ATL2043. This makes it useful anywhere two separate tracks need to intersect without creating a switching connection between them.

45° Crossing Geometry

With its 45° intersection angle, ATL2043 provides a steeper crossing than the Atlas Code 55 11.25°, 22.5° and 30° crossings. The availability of multiple crossing angles gives modelers greater flexibility when matching sectional components to a specific track plan.

Potential applications include:

• Railroad junctions
• Yard track arrangements
• Industrial trackage
• Branch line intersections
• Complex sectional track plans
• Locations where two independent routes must intersect

Atlas N Scale Code 55 Track

Atlas N Scale Code 55 track features fine nickel silver rail and simulated brown wood ties for realistic N scale trackwork. The complete system includes crossings, turnouts, curved track, straight track and flex track, providing modelers with a versatile selection of components for constructing detailed N scale layouts.

Atlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing Features

• N Scale
• Code 55 rail
• 45° crossing angle
• Fixed crossing design
• Two independent straight-through routes
• Fine nickel silver rail
• Simulated brown wood ties
• Useful for junction, yard and industrial trackwork
• Part of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system
• Atlas manufacturer item number 2043
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2043

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