{"product_id":"atl2538","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 Plastic Insulating Rail Joiners – 6-Pack (144 Joiners) – ATL2538","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Plastic Insulating Rail Joiners – 6-Pack (144 Joiners) – ATL2538\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a bulk supply of insulated rail joiners for creating electrically isolated sections of N scale model railroad track. This Fusion Scale Hobbies 6-pack includes \u003cstrong\u003esix individual Atlas #2538 packages with 24 plastic rail joiners per package, providing 144 insulating rail joiners total\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike nickel silver rail joiners that mechanically connect the rails while also carrying electrical current, these \u003cstrong\u003eplastic insulating rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanically connect adjoining rail sections while preventing electrical continuity across the joint. This makes them an important track-wiring component wherever separate electrical sections are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6-Pack – 144 Insulating Rail Joiners Total\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing contains \u003cstrong\u003esix individual packages\u003c\/strong\u003e of Atlas #2538 N Scale Plastic Insulating Rail Joiners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 insulating rail joiners per individual package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 individual packages included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e144 plastic insulating rail joiners total\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger quantity is ideal for new layouts, major track expansions, club layouts and model railroaders who want plenty of insulating joiners available for track wiring and future modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrically Isolate Track Sections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary purpose of ATL2538 is to \u003cstrong\u003eelectrically isolate adjoining sections of rail\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plastic construction prevents electrical current from passing directly across the rail joint while still providing a mechanical connection between the adjoining rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows model railroaders to divide a layout into electrically separate track sections wherever the layout's wiring plan requires isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic vs. Nickel Silver Rail Joiners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct type of rail joiner depends on whether electrical continuity is desired at the track joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickel silver rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanically connect the rails and conduct electricity between adjoining sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic insulating rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanically connect the rails while electrically isolating one section from the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2538 should therefore be used where an insulated rail joint is required rather than where uninterrupted electrical continuity through the joint is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful for Model Railroad Electrical Sections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsulating rail joiners are useful anywhere the electrical design of an N scale railroad requires one rail section to be separated from another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating electrically isolated track sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparating electrical blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack power management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial wiring arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolating selected sidings or storage tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayout expansions and rewiring projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing worn or damaged insulating joiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Atlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2538 is an \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 track accessory\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for use when an insulated connection is needed between compatible rail sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese joiners are small but important components when constructing trackwork where electrical isolation must be maintained at specific rail joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Layout Construction \u0026amp; Expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e144 total insulating rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e, this six-package bundle provides a substantial supply for layout construction, electrical modifications and future expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping additional insulating joiners available can also be helpful when changing track arrangements or adding new electrically isolated sections later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Plastic Insulating Rail Joiner Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas N Scale Code 80 track applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic insulating construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanically connects adjoining rail sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrically isolates adjoining rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not provide electrical continuity like nickel silver rail joiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for electrically isolated track sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 insulating rail joiners per individual Atlas package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 individual packages included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e144 total plastic insulating rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for new layouts and track expansions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for replacement and spare insulating joiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2538\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2538\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Rail Joiners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-rail-joiners\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Rail Joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional track-connection and electrical-isolation components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Track Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-track-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Track Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for rail joiners, terminal connectors, switch machines, track nails and other components for building and maintaining your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse 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 flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts, crossings and additional track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore additional \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 everything needed to build or expand your model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099575914752,"sku":"ATL2538","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2538_FSH.jpg?v=1789574282","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2538","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}