{"product_id":"atl2568","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 60° Crossing – ATL2568","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 60° Crossing – ATL2568\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed-angle track crossing designed to allow two independent N scale railroad tracks to intersect at a \u003cstrong\u003e60-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 provide a 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\u003e60° Fixed Track Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2568 provides a predetermined \u003cstrong\u003e60° 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\u003eThe steeper 60° geometry makes this crossing 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 allows two independent tracks to physically intersect while keeping the two routes separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains entering ATL2568 on 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\u003eATL2568 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Snap-Track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, which allows compatible sectional track components to connect together for straightforward layout assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 80 track provides a complete system of straight track, curved track, crossings, turnouts and flex track for constructing everything from compact N scale railroads to large permanent layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNickel Silver Rail \u0026amp; Black Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas 60° 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. The extensive Atlas Code 80 track system makes it easy to combine this crossing with compatible sectional and flex track when designing an N scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e60° Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e60-degree crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a substantially steeper intersection than the Atlas 15°, 20°, 30° and 45° crossings. This provides another geometry option for track plans where two independent routes need to cross at a sharper angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause ATL2568 uses fixed geometry, the surrounding track should be planned so all four approaches align properly with the crossing. Compatible straight, curved or flex track can then be used to connect the crossing with the remainder of the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Complex N Scale Track Plans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrossings expand the range of track arrangements possible on an N scale model railroad. ATL2568 can be incorporated into junctions, industrial districts, freight yards, terminals and other areas where two independent railroad routes need to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed 60° geometry also provides predictable alignment when planning a layout using Atlas Code 80 sectional track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 60° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale 1:160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60° 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\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2568\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":42099576602880,"sku":"ATL2568","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL2568_FSH.jpg?v=1789521873","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2568","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}