{"product_id":"atl2521","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 1\/2 11\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2521","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 1\/2 11\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2521\u003c\/strong\u003e includes six fractional curved track sections for creating precise curves and fine-tuning track geometry on N scale model railroad layouts. Each section maintains a full \u003cstrong\u003e11\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e while providing half the angular length of a standard Atlas 11\" radius curved track section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach ATL2521 section provides approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15° of curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e. With six pieces included, one package provides \u003cstrong\u003e90° of total curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCode 80 nickel silver rail and black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, these fractional curves integrate with the Atlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1\/2 11\" Radius – Not a Smaller Radius\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e“1\/2” designation refers to the length and angular coverage of the track section, not the radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each ATL2521 section still follows a full \u003cstrong\u003e11\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA standard Atlas 11\" radius curved track section provides approximately 30° of curvature. The ATL2521 half section provides approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15° while maintaining the same 11\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis means ATL2521 is \u003cstrong\u003enot a 5-1\/2\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a shorter section of an 11\" radius curve, making it useful when a standard curved section would create too much angular change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e15° Per Curved Track Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fractional geometry provides smaller curve adjustments while maintaining a consistent 11\" radius:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 section:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90° quarter-circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180° half-circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360° full circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne ATL2521 6-pack therefore provides enough track to create a complete \u003cstrong\u003e90° quarter-circle\u003c\/strong\u003e when all six sections are connected together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine-Tune N Scale Curve Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFractional curved track is especially useful when building layouts from fixed-geometry sectional track. The shorter 15° sections allow smaller directional adjustments than a standard 30° curved section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2521 can be particularly useful around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurnouts and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial spurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStation tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact track plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting layouts being expanded or modified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine with Standard 11\" Radius Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2521 can be combined with standard \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 11\" radius curved track\u003c\/strong\u003e because both follow the same radius. The difference is simply the amount of curvature provided by each section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, one standard 30° section combined with one ATL2521 15° section creates a \u003cstrong\u003e45° curve\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining a consistent 11\" radius throughout the entire curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes fractional curved track valuable for connecting fixed track components where standard 30° sections alone cannot provide the required alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e11\" Radius Curves for N Scale Layouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11\" radius provides a broader curve than Atlas 9-3\/4\" radius sectional track while remaining compact enough for many N scale layouts. These fractional sections allow modelers to take advantage of that radius without being limited to full 30° curve increments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum-radius requirements vary between locomotives and rolling stock, so always check the equipment manufacturer's recommended minimum radius when planning your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2521 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas Snap-Track uses fixed sectional geometry and can be connected with compatible Code 80 track components for quick and straightforward layout construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCode 80 refers to rail measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e.080\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas Code 80 track uses nickel silver rail with black ties and is available in straight track, curved track, turnouts, crossings, flex track and other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach ATL2521 section features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver Code 80 rail with black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching other components throughout the Atlas N Scale Code 80 track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching construction allows these fractional 11\" radius curves to be incorporated into new Atlas Code 80 layouts or used to modify and expand existing track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 1\/2 11\" Radius Track Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-length curved track sections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 pieces per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 15° of curvature per section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90° total curvature per 6-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains the same 11\" radius as standard 11\" radius curved track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack railroad ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for fine-tuning sectional-track geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for partial curves and precise track alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2521\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2521\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 80 Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-80-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional radii and fractional curved track sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-80-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for curved track, straight track, flex track, turnouts, crossings, bumpers, rerailers, rail joiners and layout packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your N Scale Track System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e selection or shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional track systems and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection or shop additional products from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-model-railroad\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Model Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-in-stock-products\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas In-Stock Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099575750912,"sku":"ATL2521","price":5.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2521_FSH.jpg?v=1789569864","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2521","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}