{"product_id":"atl2567","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 45° Crossing – ATL2567","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 45° Crossing – ATL2567\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-angle track crossing designed to allow two independent N scale railroad tracks to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e45-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 complex track arrangements.\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\u003e45° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2567 provides a predetermined \u003cstrong\u003e45° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing two separate railroad tracks to intersect while maintaining their individual routes through the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fixed crossing 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 railroad routes\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\u003eBranch-line intersections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and complex 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 railroad tracks to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains entering ATL2567 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\u003eATL2567 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas Snap-Track components can be connected together for straightforward sectional-track layout construction while providing a wide selection of track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Code 80 system includes straight track, curved track, crossings, turnouts and flex track, allowing modelers to build everything from simple N scale layouts to more elaborate railroad track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas 45° 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. Atlas Code 80 track has been used on N scale model railroads for decades and provides an extensive selection of compatible track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e45° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e45-degree crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a more pronounced intersection than shallower 15°, 20° and 30° crossings. This makes ATL2567 useful where two railroad routes need to intersect at a substantial angle while continuing independently through the junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the crossing uses fixed geometry, the surrounding track should be planned so that all four approaches align properly with the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Complex N Scale Track Plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrossings expand the types of track arrangements that can be created beyond conventional straight and curved track. ATL2567 can be incorporated into junctions, industrial districts, yards, terminals and other areas where two independent railroad routes need to cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible Atlas Code 80 straight, curved and flex track can be used around the crossing to connect it with the remainder of the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 45° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45° 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 railroad 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, terminals and complex track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2567\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2567\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 railroad 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":42099576570112,"sku":"ATL2567","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2567_FSH.gif?v=1789521692","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2567","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}