{"product_id":"atl2564","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 15° Crossing – ATL2564","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 15° Crossing – ATL2564\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-angle track crossing designed to allow two independent N scale track routes to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e15-degree angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCode 80 nickel silver rail and black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crossing integrates with Atlas N Scale Code 80 track for building realistic junctions and more complex track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a turnout or switch, a crossing does not route a train from one track to another. Instead, the two routes \u003cstrong\u003ecross through one another while each route continues straight through the intersection\u003c\/strong\u003e. The shallow 15° angle makes ATL2564 particularly useful where two tracks need to intersect at a relatively gradual angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e15° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2564 provides a predetermined \u003cstrong\u003e15° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing two separate tracks to intersect while maintaining their respective routes through the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of track component can be useful when creating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossing mainlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard and terminal trackage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch-line intersections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex custom track plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrossing vs. Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA railroad crossing serves a different purpose than a turnout or switch. A \u003cstrong\u003eturnout provides a diverging route that allows a train to move from one track alignment to another\u003c\/strong\u003e. A crossing simply allows two independent track routes to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Atlas 15° Crossing, trains approaching on either route continue through the crossing on the same track alignment rather than being diverted onto the intersecting route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 80 is one of the company's established N scale track systems. Code 80 rail measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e.080\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e and combines durable nickel silver rail with black ties for reliable model railroad operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2564 is designed to integrate with other compatible Atlas N Scale Code 80 track components, making it useful when expanding an existing track plan or constructing a new N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossing features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver rail and black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the construction and appearance of Atlas N Scale Code 80 track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNickel silver rail is widely used for model railroad track because of its durability and electrical characteristics, while the molded black ties provide the traditional appearance associated with the Atlas Code 80 track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShallow 15° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively shallow \u003cstrong\u003e15-degree intersection\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the two track routes to cross at a more gradual angle than Atlas crossings with larger crossing angles. This can be particularly useful when the track plan calls for two routes that intersect while traveling in generally similar directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the crossing geometry is fixed, surrounding track should be planned to align correctly with the four approaches to the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 15° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15° fixed crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack railroad ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows two independent track routes to intersect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth routes continue straight through the crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed crossing — not a turnout or switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Atlas N Scale Code 80 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for junctions and complex track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2564\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 80 Crossings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-80-crossings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Crossings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional crossing angles and track options for building custom N scale junctions and intersections.\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 flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts, crossings, 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, turnouts, switches 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 for additional track products and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop additional products from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-model-railroad\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Model Railroad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and browse \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":42099576471808,"sku":"ATL2564","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2564_FSH.jpg?v=1789520906","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2564","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}