{"product_id":"atl2526","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 19\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2526","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 19\" Radius Curved Track – 6-Pack – ATL2526\u003c\/strong\u003e includes six sectional curved track pieces for creating broad, sweeping curves on N scale model railroad layouts. Each section follows a \u003cstrong\u003e19\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides \u003cstrong\u003e15° of curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 24 sections required to create a complete 360° circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith six sections included, one ATL2526 package provides \u003cstrong\u003e90° of total curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough to build a complete quarter-circle. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCode 80 nickel silver rail and black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, these curved sections are part of the Atlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e19\" Radius Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e19\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a significantly broader curve than Atlas 9-3\/4\" and 11\" radius sectional track. Broad-radius curves can provide a more realistic appearance and give longer locomotives and rolling stock more room to negotiate curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional radius also requires more layout space, so the available footprint should be considered when planning trackwork. Always check the manufacturer's recommended minimum radius for your locomotives and rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e15° Per Track Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas specifies that \u003cstrong\u003e24 pieces are required to create a complete 19\" radius circle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dividing a 360° circle into 24 equal sections means each ATL2526 section provides \u003cstrong\u003e15° of curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003e3 sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45°\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\u003eSince ATL2526 contains six sections, \u003cstrong\u003efour packages provide the 24 pieces required to construct a complete 19\" radius circle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBroad Curves for N Scale Layouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 19\" radius provides broad sectional-track geometry for modelers with enough layout space to accommodate larger curves. Broader curves can create a more gradual transition through the railroad and are particularly useful where appearance and equipment compatibility are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad return curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous-running layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger train routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong freight train routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard and terminal approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing-siding approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger N scale layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e90° of Curvature Per Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne ATL2526 package contains six 15° sections for a combined \u003cstrong\u003e90° of curvature\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes one package enough to construct a complete quarter-circle using a consistent 19\" radius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo packages provide 180° for a half-circle, while four packages provide the 24 sections needed for a complete 360° circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2526 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sectional Snap-Track uses predetermined lengths, curve radii and angles, allowing modelers to construct layouts using consistent fixed track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCode 80 refers to rail measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e.080\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas Code 80 track features nickel silver rail with black railroad ties and is available in straight track, curved track, turnouts, crossings, flex track and additional layout components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach ATL2526 curved section features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver rail and 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 track construction allows these broad-radius curves to be combined with compatible Atlas Code 80 straight track, turnouts, crossings and other track components when building or expanding an N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixed 19\" Radius Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause ATL2526 uses fixed sectional-track geometry, each piece maintains the same 19\" radius and 15° angle. This makes it easy to calculate exactly how many sections are required for a particular curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor areas where custom curves or track alignments are required, modelers can also incorporate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-80-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 19\" Radius Curved 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\u003e19\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 curved track sections per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15° 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 sections required for a complete circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour packages required for a complete 360° circle\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\u003eFixed sectional-track geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad-radius curve for N scale layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2526\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2526\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 curve radii and sectional curved track options.\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":42099575783680,"sku":"ATL2526","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2526_FSH.jpg?v=1789569950","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2526","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}