{"product_id":"atl2565","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 20° Crossing – ATL2565","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 20° Crossing – ATL2565\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-angle track crossing designed to allow two independent N scale track routes to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e20-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 junctions, intersecting routes and more complex track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a turnout or switch, a crossing does not provide a diverging route from one track to another. Instead, \u003cstrong\u003etwo independent tracks cross through one another while each route continues straight through the intersection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2565 provides a predetermined \u003cstrong\u003e20° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The four approaches allow two separate track routes to intersect while maintaining their respective alignments through the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Atlas 20° Crossing useful for a variety of N scale track plans, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntersecting mainlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch-line intersections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard and terminal trackage\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 track crossing and a turnout perform two different functions. A \u003cstrong\u003eturnout or switch allows a train to move between a straight and diverging route\u003c\/strong\u003e, while a crossing allows two separate track routes to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith ATL2565, trains approaching on either route continue straight through the crossing rather than being routed onto the intersecting track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2565 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to connect with compatible Atlas Code 80 sectional track components for quick and straightforward layout assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 80 is one of the company's long-established N scale track systems and includes flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts and crossings for building complete N scale track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossing features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver Code 80 rail with black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the construction and appearance of other Atlas N Scale Code 80 track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCode 80 refers to rail measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e.080\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a durable and widely used rail size for N scale model railroad layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e20-degree crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e provides another track-planning option between shallow and steeper crossing geometries. It can be used where two routes need to intersect at a moderate angle while continuing independently through the junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause ATL2565 uses fixed geometry, the surrounding track should be planned so all four approaches align correctly with the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild More Complex N Scale Track Plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrossings allow modelers to create track arrangements that cannot be accomplished using only straight and curved sectional track. They can be incorporated into junctions, industrial districts, yards and other locations where independent railroad routes intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20° geometry can also be combined with compatible Atlas Code 80 track components to create custom arrangements suited to the available layout space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 20° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20° 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\u003ePart of the Atlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\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\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2565\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2565\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 for building junctions and intersecting routes.\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":42099576504576,"sku":"ATL2565","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2565_FSH.jpg?v=1789521167","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2565","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}