{"product_id":"atl2043","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing – ATL2043","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing – ATL2043\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed sectional track crossing designed to allow two N scale rail routes to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e45° angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crossing features fine nickel silver rail with simulated brown wood ties for realistic, prototypical-looking trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a turnout or track switch, ATL2043 does not provide a selectable or diverging route. Instead, \u003cstrong\u003etwo independent tracks cross through one another\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each route continuing straight through the 45° intersection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e45° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e45° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixed crossing geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent routes cross through one another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach route continues straight through the crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulated brown wood ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas N Scale Code 55 track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrossing vs. Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2043 is a \u003cstrong\u003ecrossing, not a turnout or track switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e45° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e45° intersection angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePotential applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial trackage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch line intersections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex sectional track plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where two independent routes must intersect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 crossings, turnouts, curved track, straight track and flex track, providing modelers with a versatile selection of components for constructing detailed N scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 45° Crossing 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\u003e45° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed crossing design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent straight-through routes\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 junction, yard and industrial trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2043\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 55 Crossings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-crossings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Crossings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional crossing angles and track components for building complex N scale track arrangements.\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 crossings, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eturnouts and switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraight track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecurved track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflex track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\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":44043457986816,"sku":"ATL2043","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2043.jpg?v=1790473897","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2043","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}