{"product_id":"atl286","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 #8 Mark IV Turnout – Right – ATL286","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 #8 Mark IV Turnout – Right – ATL286\u003c\/strong\u003e is a broad-geometry right-hand turnout designed for HO scale model railroaders building realistic mainlines, passing sidings, crossovers and other track arrangements where smooth routing through a switch is important. Its \u003cstrong\u003e#8 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a more gradual diverging route than lower-number turnouts, making it particularly useful for mainline trackwork and layouts operating longer locomotives and rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the Atlas HO Code 100 track system, this turnout features \u003cstrong\u003esolid nickel silver Code 100 rail with black injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/strong\u003e and connects with compatible Atlas HO Code 100 track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does #8 Turnout Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#8 designation describes the turnout's frog geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. In simplified terms, a #8 frog spreads approximately one unit sideways for every eight units traveled forward through the frog area. Compared with a lower-number turnout, this produces a shallower and more gradual diverging route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat broad geometry makes #8 turnouts particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003emainline switches, passing sidings, crossovers and other locations where smoother track geometry is desirable\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tradeoff is that a #8 turnout requires more layout space than a tighter turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-Hand Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL286 is a \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. When approaching from the single-track or point end of the turnout, the straight route continues forward while the diverging route branches toward the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes ATL286 the opposite-hand counterpart to a left-hand #8 turnout and allows model railroaders to create track arrangements that branch in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a #8 Turnout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA #8 turnout is an excellent choice where sufficient layout space is available and broader track geometry is preferred. The gradual diverging route creates a smoother and more realistic-looking transition than tighter turnout geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes #8 turnouts especially useful on \u003cstrong\u003evisible mainlines, passing sidings, crossovers, passenger routes and other trackwork handling longer equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Locomotive and rolling-stock requirements vary, so always consider the manufacturer's minimum-radius and trackwork recommendations when designing a layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses for a #8 Right Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline switches and junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassing sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainline crossovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-track railroad arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival and departure tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger terminal approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad industrial leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations operating longer locomotives and rolling stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 #8 Mark IV Right Turnout Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#8 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight-hand configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark IV design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad, gradual diverging route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for mainline, siding and crossover applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 100 rail profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable traditional Atlas Code 100 construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 100 track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects with compatible Atlas HO Code 100 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0286\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL286\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#8 vs. Tighter HO Scale Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLower-number turnouts change direction more quickly and occupy less space, making them useful for compact yards, industrial switching areas and layouts where available room is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e#8 turnout provides a considerably more gradual diverging route\u003c\/strong\u003e. Where sufficient space is available, this broader geometry is well suited to visible mainlines and other locations where smoother operation and a more realistic appearance are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Left \u0026amp; Right #8 Turnouts Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeft- and right-hand #8 turnouts can be used throughout a layout to create opposing sidings, junctions and other track arrangements. They are also particularly useful when designing broad \u003cstrong\u003emainline crossover arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e between parallel tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right-hand ATL286 can therefore be paired with compatible left-hand #8 turnout geometry when a track plan requires routes branching in opposite directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or Powered Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe turnout points must be positioned to select either the straight or diverging route. Depending on your layout design and operating preferences, the turnout can be incorporated into a manual or powered turnout-control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-switch-machines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Switch Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for turnout-control components and additional options for operating Atlas HO track switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional turnout sizes and left- and right-hand configurations for mainlines, yards, sidings and industrial trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this turnout with products from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection to build or expand a complete HO scale track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Trackwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to continue track beyond the turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor layouts where two independent tracks need to intersect, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-crossings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Crossings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Installation Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails, switch machines and other installation components, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-track-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Track Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 100 track can also be installed over \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-cork-roadbed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Cork Roadbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to provide a raised track profile and foundation for ballast and finished scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop HO Scale Model Railroad Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e selection or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional track systems, turnouts and layout-building components.\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":43926825730304,"sku":"ATL286","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL286_FSH.jpg?v=1789104561","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl286","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}