{"product_id":"atl392","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 #4 Customline Mark V Turnout – Right – ATL392","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 #4 Customline Mark V Turnout – Right – ATL392\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact right-hand turnout designed for HO scale yards, industrial sidings, switching areas and other track arrangements where space-efficient routing is important. Its \u003cstrong\u003e#4 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a tighter diverging route than broader #6 or #8 turnouts, allowing model railroaders to fit switches and branching tracks into smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Atlas HO Code 100 track system, ATL392 features \u003cstrong\u003esolid nickel silver Code 100 rail with black injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Custom-Line design also incorporates a \u003cstrong\u003emetal frog that can be electrically powered when desired\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does #4 Turnout Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#4 designation refers to the turnout's frog geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. In simplified terms, a #4 frog spreads approximately one unit sideways for every four units traveled forward through the frog area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with a higher-number turnout such as a #6 or #8, a #4 turnout changes direction more quickly and requires less overall layout space. This makes #4 geometry especially useful for \u003cstrong\u003eyards, industrial switching areas, locomotive facilities, storage tracks and compact sidings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-Hand Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL392 is a \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. When approaching the turnout from the single-track or point end, the straight route continues ahead while the diverging route branches toward the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes ATL392 the right-hand counterpart to the ATL391 left-hand #4 Mark V turnout, allowing model railroaders to create branching routes in either direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas Customline Mark V Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Mark V turnout continues the company's established HO Code 100 Custom-Line system while providing a modern turnout option for new layouts and existing Atlas Code 100 trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003emetal frog can be powered if necessary\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing model railroaders with the option of supplying electrical power through the frog when their layout wiring and operating requirements call for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerable Metal Frog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe frog is the portion of a turnout where the rails of the two routes intersect. Atlas uses a \u003cstrong\u003emetal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e on its Code 100 Custom-Line turnout, and the frog can be electrically powered when desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powered frog can help maintain electrical pickup as locomotives travel through the turnout, which can be particularly useful for locomotives with shorter wheelbases or 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 #4 Mark V 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#4 turnout geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRight-hand configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas Customline Mark V design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact diverging geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for yards, sidings and industrial switching areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrog can be electrically powered if desired\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\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 0392\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL392\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Yards, Sidings \u0026amp; Industrial Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively compact #4 geometry makes ATL392 particularly useful when the goal is to fit more operational track into a limited area. It can be used for \u003cstrong\u003eyard ladders, industrial spurs, locomotive facilities, storage tracks and compact passing sidings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor visible mainlines or routes regularly handling longer locomotives and rolling stock, broader #6 or #8 turnout geometry may be preferable when sufficient space is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#4 Customline Turnout vs. Atlas Snap-Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Atlas \u003cstrong\u003e#4 Customline turnout and an Atlas Snap-Switch are not the same track component\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although both can be used to create branching routes, their geometry differs, and Atlas specifically notes that they are \u003cstrong\u003enot interchangeable in Atlas layout plans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building from an existing Atlas track plan, make sure the plan specifically calls for a #4 Customline turnout before substituting ATL392 for another type of switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan \u0026amp; Test Your Turnout Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause #4 turnout geometry is relatively compact, always consider the operating requirements of your locomotives and rolling stock. Longer locomotives, passenger cars and other large equipment may perform better through broader turnout geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest your intended equipment through both the straight and diverging routes before permanently securing, ballasting or weathering the turnout.\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 additional turnout sizes and configurations for yards, sidings, industrial tracks and mainlines.\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 for custom track alignment around yards and industrial areas, 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\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-switch-machines\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Switch Machines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for turnout-control components and additional options for operating Atlas HO switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Installation Supplies\u003c\/h3\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":43926745710848,"sku":"ATL392","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL392_FSH.jpg?v=1789105548","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl392","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}