Atlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout – ATL2719

Atlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout – ATL2719 provides broad #8 turnout geometry with convenient remote operation for mainlines, passing sidings, crossovers and other demanding N scale track applications. Featuring nickel silver rail, black ties and a cast-metal frog that can be powered, this turnout combines the proven Atlas Code 80 track system with broad geometry designed for smooth, realistic routing.

The #8 left-hand configuration provides a more gradual diverging route than tighter turnout designs, making ATL2719 particularly useful for mainline-oriented trackwork and routes handling longer locomotives and rolling stock. Atlas also includes a #56 Switch Control Box with the turnout.

#8 Left-Hand Turnout Geometry

ATL2719 is a #8 left-hand turnout. When approaching the turnout from the single-track end, one route continues through the turnout while the diverging route branches toward the left.

The broad #8 geometry creates a more gradual divergence than tighter turnout designs. This makes it especially useful where smooth operation, longer equipment and realistic-looking track transitions are important.

Remote Turnout Operation

This is the remote version of Atlas's N Scale Code 80 #8 left-hand turnout, allowing the selected route to be controlled electrically rather than requiring the turnout to be thrown manually at the track.

Remote operation is especially convenient for mainline turnouts, crossovers, passing sidings and other locations where the turnout may be positioned away from the operator or incorporated into a centralized layout control system.

#56 Switch Control Box Included

Atlas includes a #56 Switch Control Box with ATL2719, providing the control component needed for operating the remote turnout from the layout control panel.

Cast-Metal Frog

One of the key features of ATL2719 is its cast-metal frog. Atlas introduced the cast-metal frog design to its N Scale Code 80 track line with these turnouts, providing an important operational feature for model railroaders building performance-focused trackwork.

Powerable Frog for Improved Electrical Reliability

The metal frog can be electrically powered for improved performance and reliability. Powering the frog can help maintain electrical pickup as locomotives travel through the turnout, an especially useful consideration when operating locomotives with shorter electrical pickup wheelbases.

Frog powering is optional and requires appropriate layout wiring based on the modeler's electrical and turnout-control system.

Where to Use a #8 Turnout

The broad geometry of ATL2719 makes it an excellent choice for many N scale railroad applications, including:

• Mainline turnouts
• Passing sidings
• Mainline crossovers
• Passenger station approaches
• Freight yard approaches
• Staging yard entrances
• Branch line connections
• Routes handling longer locomotives and rolling stock
• Locations where broad, gradual track geometry is preferred

#8 Turnout vs. Tighter Turnout Geometry

Turnout numbers describe the geometry through the frog. In general, a higher turnout number creates a more gradual diverging route. A #8 turnout therefore requires more layout space than a tighter turnout but provides broader geometry through the diverging route.

This makes #8 turnouts particularly attractive for mainline-oriented trackwork, passing sidings and crossovers where smoother and more prototypical-looking routing is desired.

Atlas N Scale Code 80 Track

ATL2719 is part of the Atlas N Scale Code 80 track system, a complete track line featuring nickel silver rail with black ties. Atlas Code 80 includes flex track, straight track, curved track, turnouts and crossings for constructing everything from compact layouts to larger mainline-oriented N scale railroads.

Atlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout Features

• N Scale
• Code 80 rail
• #8 turnout geometry
• Left-hand configuration
• Remote operation
• Nickel silver rail
• Black ties
• Cast-metal frog
• Frog can be electrically powered for improved performance and reliability
• Atlas #56 Switch Control Box included
• Broad, gradual diverging geometry
• Excellent for mainline-oriented trackwork
• Useful for passing sidings and crossovers
• Well suited to routes handling longer locomotives and rolling stock
• Atlas manufacturer item number 2719
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2719

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