{"product_id":"atl2493","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track #5 Left-Hand Turnout with Roadbed – ATL2493","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track #5 Left-Hand Turnout with Roadbed – ATL2493\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a left-diverging route for N scale layouts using the Atlas True-Track system. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003e#5 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, this track component is ideal for adding sidings, yard tracks, industrial spurs, branch connections and other diverging routes to an N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Atlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track system, ATL2493 combines the convenience of sectional track with integrated roadbed, making it easy to incorporate a functional left-hand turnout into new or existing True-Track layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas #5 Left-Hand True-Track Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2493 is a \u003cstrong\u003e#5 left-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Equipment approaching the turnout can continue along the primary route or follow the diverging route toward the left, allowing one track to branch into two possible routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#5 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 65 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated True-Track roadbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a left-diverging route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas N Scale True-Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does #5 Turnout Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#5 designation describes the turnout's frog and diverging-route geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is different from Atlas True-Track turnouts identified by a specific curve radius, such as the 12.5\" radius turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumbered turnout geometry provides modelers with another option when designing track arrangements, particularly for sidings, yards, industrial areas and other locations where a diverging route is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft-Hand Diverging Route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a left-hand turnout, ATL2493 allows equipment to continue along the primary route or take the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-diverging route\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it an essential building block for expanding a simple track plan into a railroad with multiple operating routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard entrances and exits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification and storage tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial spurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch line connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine terminal tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and service areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Yards, Sidings and Industrial Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA #5 turnout offers useful geometry for many N scale track arrangements where layout space and operational flexibility both matter. ATL2493 can be incorporated into yards, industrial districts, passing sidings and other multi-track areas while maintaining compatibility with the Atlas True-Track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen designing your railroad, always check the minimum recommended operating requirements of your locomotives and rolling stock to ensure they are appropriate for the turnout and surrounding track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas N Scale True-Track combines track and roadbed into an integrated sectional system designed for convenient N scale layout construction. The system uses \u003cstrong\u003eCode 65 rail\u003c\/strong\u003e and allows straight track, curves, turnouts, crossings and other components to be combined into a variety of track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated roadbed provides a consistent track profile throughout compatible True-Track arrangements while simplifying initial track installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track #5 Left-Hand Turnout Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 65 rail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#5 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a left-diverging route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated True-Track roadbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sidings, yards and industrial spurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for branch and multi-track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2493\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2493\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional turnout options for building sidings, yards, industries and other diverging routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 65 True-Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estraight track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecurved track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, turnouts and switches, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track-crossings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrossings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-65-true-track-layout-packages\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elayout packages\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 your model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50478323106048,"sku":"ATL2493","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL2493.jpg?v=1790640661","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2493","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}