{"product_id":"atl2566","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 30° Crossing – ATL2566","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 30° Crossing – ATL2566\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-angle track crossing designed to allow two independent N scale railroad tracks to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e30-degree angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eCode 80 nickel silver rail and black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Atlas Snap-Track component integrates with compatible Atlas N Scale Code 80 track for building junctions, intersecting routes and more complex track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a turnout or switch, a crossing does not allow a train to change from one route 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\u003e30° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2566 provides a predetermined \u003cstrong\u003e30° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The four approaches allow two separate railroad tracks to intersect while maintaining their individual routes through the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30° geometry can be useful for a variety of N scale track arrangements, 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\u003eFreight yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminal 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 \u003cstrong\u003etrack crossing is not a turnout or switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. A turnout provides a diverging route that allows a train to move from one track alignment to another. A crossing simply allows two independent tracks to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains entering ATL2566 from either route continue straight through the crossing rather than being diverted onto the intersecting track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2566 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas Snap-Track components are designed to connect together for straightforward sectional-track layout construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Atlas Code 80 system includes straight track, curved track, crossings, turnouts and flex track, allowing modelers to combine fixed sectional-track geometry with custom trackwork when building an N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis crossing features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver Code 80 rail with black railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching 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. Atlas Code 80 has long been a popular track system for N scale layouts thanks to its durable construction, extensive selection of track components and straightforward installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e30° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e30-degree crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a more pronounced intersection than the Atlas 15° and 20° crossings, providing another geometry option when designing intersecting railroad routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the crossing uses fixed geometry, the surrounding track should be planned so that all four approaches align correctly with the crossing. Straight, curved and flex track can then be used as appropriate to connect the crossing with the rest of the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Complex N Scale Track Plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrossings make it possible to construct track arrangements that cannot be created using only straight and curved track. ATL2566 can become part of a railroad junction, industrial district, yard complex or other location where two independent routes need to cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed 30° geometry also makes it easy to reproduce the same intersection angle when planning or expanding an Atlas Code 80 track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 30° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30° 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, yards and complex track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2566\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2566\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 track 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, 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, 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 model railroad 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":42099576537344,"sku":"ATL2566","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2566_FSH.jpg?v=1789521486","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2566","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}