{"product_id":"atl2719","title":"Atlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout – ATL2719","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout – ATL2719\u003c\/strong\u003e provides broad #8 turnout geometry with convenient remote operation for mainlines, passing sidings, crossovers and other demanding N scale track applications. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver rail, black ties and a cast-metal frog that can be powered\u003c\/strong\u003e, this turnout combines the proven Atlas Code 80 track system with broad geometry designed for smooth, realistic routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#8 left-hand configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e#56 Switch Control Box\u003c\/strong\u003e with the turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#8 Left-Hand Turnout Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2719 is a \u003cstrong\u003e#8 left-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. When approaching the turnout from the single-track end, one route continues through the turnout while the diverging route branches toward the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote Turnout Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eremote version\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemote 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#56 Switch Control Box Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas includes a \u003cstrong\u003e#56 Switch Control Box\u003c\/strong\u003e with ATL2719, providing the control component needed for operating the remote turnout from the layout control panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCast-Metal Frog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key features of ATL2719 is its \u003cstrong\u003ecast-metal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerable Frog for Improved Electrical Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal frog can be \u003cstrong\u003eelectrically powered\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrog powering is optional and requires appropriate layout wiring based on the modeler's electrical and turnout-control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use a #8 Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad geometry of ATL2719 makes it an excellent choice for many N scale railroad applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline turnouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline crossovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger station approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight yard approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaging yard entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch line connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutes handling longer locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where broad, gradual track geometry is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#8 Turnout vs. Tighter Turnout Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurnout numbers describe the geometry through the frog. In general, a \u003cstrong\u003ehigher turnout number creates a more gradual diverging route\u003c\/strong\u003e. A #8 turnout therefore requires more layout space than a tighter turnout but provides broader geometry through the diverging route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes #8 turnouts particularly attractive for mainline-oriented trackwork, passing sidings and crossovers where smoother and more prototypical-looking routing is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL2719 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 track system\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 #8 Left Remote Turnout Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eN Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#8 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-hand configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast-metal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrog can be electrically powered for improved performance and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas #56 Switch Control Box included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, gradual diverging geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for mainline-oriented trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for passing sidings and crossovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to routes handling longer locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 2719\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL2719\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas N Scale Code 80 Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-code-80-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Code 80 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional #6, #8, standard, wye, manual and remote turnouts for your N scale railroad.\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 and additional track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas N Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/n-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional options for building or expanding your model railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44043584635136,"sku":"ATL2719","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL2719_FSH.jpg?v=1789787629","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl2719","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}