{"product_id":"atl2051","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 #5 Right Turnout – ATL2051","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 #5 Right Turnout – ATL2051\u003c\/strong\u003e provides compact #5 right-hand turnout geometry for building realistic sidings, yards, industrial tracks and other branching routes on an N scale model railroad. Part of the highly detailed \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, this turnout features fine nickel silver rail with simulated brown wood ties for a more prototypical track appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#5 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a useful balance between compact track planning and a gradual diverging route, making ATL2051 a versatile choice for modelers building space-conscious yards, sidings and switching areas while maintaining the refined appearance of Code 55 rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#5 Right-Hand Turnout Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2051 is a \u003cstrong\u003e#5 right-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. When approaching the turnout from the single-track end, one route continues through the turnout while the diverging route branches toward the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe #5 geometry makes this turnout particularly useful where layout space is more limited than locations suited to broader #6 or #8 turnout geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use a #5 Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact yet practical geometry of a #5 turnout makes ATL2051 useful throughout many areas of an N scale railroad, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial spurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine facility tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranching routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact switching areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where layout space is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 55 is designed for model railroaders seeking a finer and more prototypical N scale track appearance. The system features \u003cstrong\u003efine nickel silver rail and simulated brown wood ties\u003c\/strong\u003e for realistic-looking trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Atlas N Scale Code 55 track line includes flex track, turnouts, curved track, straight track and crossings, giving modelers a versatile system for constructing complete N scale track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine Code 55 Nickel Silver Rail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower-profile \u003cstrong\u003eCode 55 nickel silver rail\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a finer appearance that more closely represents prototype railroad rail when viewed in N scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Atlas Code 55 particularly attractive for highly detailed layouts where realistic track proportions are an important part of the finished railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimulated Brown Wood Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas pairs its fine nickel silver rail with \u003cstrong\u003esimulated brown wood ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a realistic foundation for additional track detailing, weathering and ballast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce installed, the turnout can be integrated with surrounding Code 55 track and finished with ballast and weathering to create a realistic railroad right-of-way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#5 Turnout vs. Broader Turnout Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurnout numbers describe the geometry through the frog and diverging route. In general, \u003cstrong\u003ehigher turnout numbers provide a more gradual divergence but require additional layout space\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA #5 turnout provides more compact geometry than broader #6 or #8 designs, making it especially useful for yards, industrial areas and other locations where efficient use of layout space is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 #5 Right Turnout 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\u003e#5 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-hand configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimulated brown wood ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact turnout geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for yards, sidings and industrial trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for space-conscious N scale track plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the complete Atlas N Scale Code 55 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 55 Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-55-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional turnout configurations and geometry for 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 flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts, crossings and additional track 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 options for building or expanding your model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44049331486976,"sku":"ATL2051","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2051_FSH.jpg?v=1790089044","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2051","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}