{"product_id":"atl2057","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 55 #3.5 Wye Turnout – ATL2057","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 #3.5 Wye Turnout – ATL2057\u003c\/strong\u003e provides symmetrical wye turnout geometry for building junctions, yards, engine facilities and other specialized N scale track arrangements. 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 realistic and prototypical track appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional left- or right-hand turnout, a \u003cstrong\u003ewye turnout divides one incoming track into two diverging routes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both routes diverge away from the centerline, creating symmetrical geometry that is useful for junctions and other locations where a conventional straight-and-diverging turnout does not fit the desired track arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#3.5 Wye Turnout Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2057 is specifically designed as a \u003cstrong\u003e#3.5 wye turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. The #3.5 designation refers to the turnout's frog geometry and should be preserved when selecting or planning trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both routes diverge in opposite directions rather than having one straight route and one diverging route, the wye configuration provides a versatile solution for symmetrical track splits and specialized track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Wye Turnout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wye turnout has \u003cstrong\u003eone track entering from one end and two diverging routes leaving the opposite end\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both routes curve away from the turnout's centerline rather than one route continuing essentially straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis symmetrical configuration makes ATL2057 useful in locations where two routes need to branch away from a common track while maintaining a balanced track arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use a Wye Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe specialized geometry of the Atlas #3.5 Wye Turnout makes ATL2057 useful for many N scale track arrangements, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine terminals and locomotive facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranching track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical track splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents of complete turning-wye arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where conventional left- or right-hand turnout geometry is not ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding a Complete Turning Wye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2057 can be used as one component when constructing a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete turning wye\u003c\/strong\u003e. A complete turning wye is a three-legged track arrangement that can allow locomotives or complete trains to reverse direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual #3.5 wye turnout is \u003cstrong\u003enot a complete turning wye by itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additional turnouts and track are required to construct the complete arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 track is designed for model railroaders seeking realistic-looking N scale trackwork. The system features \u003cstrong\u003efine nickel silver rail and simulated brown wood ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a refined appearance for detailed model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Atlas Code 55 track line includes flex track, turnouts, curved track, straight track and crossings, giving modelers the components needed to construct a wide variety of N scale track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine Code 55 Nickel Silver Rail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCode 55 rail profile\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the finer appearance many N scale modelers want when creating realistic trackwork. Combined with the simulated brown wood ties, ATL2057 provides an excellent foundation for ballast, weathering and surrounding trackside scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 55 #3.5 Wye 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#3.5 wye turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical wye configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne incoming track splitting into two diverging 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 junctions and branching track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for yards and engine terminal trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be incorporated into a complete turning-wye arrangement\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 2057\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2057\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 #5, #7, #10, wye and additional turnout configurations 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":42099574014208,"sku":"ATL2057","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2057_FSH.jpg?v=1790090059","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2057","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}