{"product_id":"atl390","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 Customline Mark V Wye Turnout – ATL390","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Customline Mark V Wye Turnout – ATL390\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized HO scale turnout that divides a single incoming track into \u003cstrong\u003etwo diverging routes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike a conventional left- or right-hand turnout where one route continues generally straight, a wye turnout provides a balanced branching arrangement that is especially useful for wyes, junctions, branch lines, yard approaches and other track plans requiring two diverging routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Atlas \u003cstrong\u003e390 Series Customline Mark V\u003c\/strong\u003e turnout family, ATL390 combines the proven Atlas HO Code 100 track system with updated detailing and electrical features. It features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver Code 100 rail, black ties, cast-metal points, a blackened metal frog and a convenient frog contact lug\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Mark V design is also DCC friendly and compatible with the previous Atlas 280 Series Mark IV turnout system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Wye Turnout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewye turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e differs from a conventional left- or right-hand turnout because neither route simply continues straight through the switch. Instead, the two routes diverge away from the incoming track in opposite directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis balanced geometry makes a wye turnout particularly useful where a railroad needs to split one track into two routes without favoring a straight route. It can also be an important component when constructing a complete \u003cstrong\u003ewye track arrangement\u003c\/strong\u003e used to turn locomotives, cars or entire trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses for an HO Scale Wye Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWye track arrangements for turning trains or locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranch-line junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute splits and junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard entrances and approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial railroad track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact track plans where two diverging routes are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocations where neither route needs to continue straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas Customline Mark V Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Customline Mark V 390 Series updates the company's established Code 100 turnout system with improved appearance and electrical features. The turnout uses \u003cstrong\u003erivetless switch points, cast-metal points and frog, separately molded guardrails and realistic scale-sized detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guardrails and scale-sized throwbar are molded in a dark color to better represent the appearance of prototype metal components, while scale-sized molded spike heads further improve the appearance of the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDCC-Friendly Turnout Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Mark V turnout is designed with \u003cstrong\u003eDCC-friendly construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for layouts using Digital Command Control as well as appropriately wired conventional model railroad control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe improved rivetless switch-point design also provides reliable electrical conductivity while contributing to a cleaner, more realistic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerable Metal Frog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL390 features a \u003cstrong\u003eblackened cast-metal frog that can be electrically powered when desired\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas includes a dedicated frog contact lug, making it easier to connect frog power without having to solder directly to the underside of the turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowering the frog can help maintain electrical pickup as locomotives travel through the turnout, particularly with short-wheelbase locomotives or equipment with limited electrical pickup. The exact wiring arrangement will depend on the layout's electrical and turnout-control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Mark V Wye Turnout Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWye turnout configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits one incoming track into two diverging routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Customline Mark V design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e390 Series turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCC-friendly construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 100 nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened metal frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerable frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient frog contact lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast-metal switch points and frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRivetless switch points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately molded guardrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark-colored guardrails and scale-sized throwbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic scale-sized spike head detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Atlas HO Code 100 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with previous Atlas 280 Series Mark IV turnout geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMark V Compatibility with Older Atlas Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas designed its newer 390 Series Mark V turnouts to be \u003cstrong\u003e100% compatible with the existing 280 Series Mark IV turnout system\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows model railroaders with established Atlas Code 100 trackwork to upgrade to the newer Mark V design while maintaining compatible surrounding track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or Powered Turnout Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe points on the Mark V turnout can be operated using compatible Atlas turnout-control components. Atlas lists compatibility with its \u003cstrong\u003eunder-table switch machines, standard Code 100 remote switch machines and standard Code 100 manual switch machines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 for Atlas HO trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Wyes, Junctions \u0026amp; Branching Routes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wye turnout can be particularly useful when designing a railroad junction where a single route needs to split into two directions. When incorporated into a complete wye track arrangement, the turnout can also become part of a track configuration that allows locomotives, rolling stock or trains to be turned around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that a complete railroad wye involves additional trackwork and turnouts beyond this individual component. The ATL390 is the \u003cstrong\u003ewye-style turnout itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a complete wye track set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \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 wye, #4, #6, #8, curved and other turnout configurations for mainlines, yards, sidings and junctions.\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-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create smooth custom track alignments beyond the diverging routes, or combine the turnout with \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-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails 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":44046411956480,"sku":"ATL390","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL390_FSH.jpg?v=1789106088","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl390","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}