{"product_id":"atl394","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 #6 Customline Mark V Turnout – Right – ATL394","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 #6 Customline Mark V Turnout – Right – ATL394\u003c\/strong\u003e is a right-hand HO scale turnout featuring versatile \u003cstrong\u003e#6 switching geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e for mainlines, passing sidings, crossovers, yard approaches and other locations where a smoother diverging route is preferred. The #6 geometry provides a more gradual route than a compact #4 turnout while requiring less space than a broad #8, making it an excellent general-purpose turnout size for many HO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Atlas HO Code 100 Customline Mark V system, ATL394 features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver Code 100 rail, black plastic ties, cast-metal turnout points and a metal frog with a convenient power lug\u003c\/strong\u003e. The frog can be electrically powered when desired, providing additional flexibility when wiring the turnout for reliable locomotive operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does #6 Turnout Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e#6 designation refers to the turnout's frog geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. In simplified terms, a #6 frog diverges approximately one unit sideways for every six units traveled forward through the frog area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a more gradual diverging route than a #4 turnout. For many HO scale layouts, #6 turnouts provide an excellent balance between \u003cstrong\u003esmooth operating geometry and reasonable space requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them useful in both mainline and switching applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-Hand Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL394 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 ATL394 the right-hand counterpart to the ATL393 left-hand #6 Mark V turnout. Left- and right-hand versions can be used throughout a layout to create sidings, junctions, yard entrances, crossovers and other branching track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas Customline Mark V Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas Customline Mark V design combines traditional Code 100 track compatibility with improved detailing and electrical features. The turnout includes \u003cstrong\u003ecast-metal points and a metal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a conveniently located frog power lug that eliminates the need to solder directly underneath the turnout when the modeler chooses to power the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003escale-sized throwbar\u003c\/strong\u003e, separately molded frog guardrails and scale-sized molded spike heads further improve the appearance of the turnout while maintaining the durability expected from the Atlas Code 100 track system.\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. ATL394 uses a \u003cstrong\u003emetal frog that can be electrically powered when desired\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas provides a conveniently positioned \u003cstrong\u003efrog power lug\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to connect the necessary wiring without soldering directly to the underside of the turnout. Powering the frog can help maintain electrical pickup through the switch, particularly for locomotives with short wheelbases or limited electrical pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a #6 Turnout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA #6 turnout is one of the most versatile choices for an HO scale railroad. It provides broader geometry than a #4 while remaining considerably more compact than a #8 turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes #6 geometry well suited for \u003cstrong\u003emainlines, passing sidings, crossovers, yard approaches, arrival and departure tracks, industrial leads and passenger terminal approaches\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also a useful choice when longer locomotives and rolling stock benefit from smoother turnout geometry but available layout space does not permit a #8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 #6 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#6 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\u003eBroad, gradual diverging route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 100 nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plastic ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast-metal turnout points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrog can be electrically powered when desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConveniently positioned frog power lug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale-sized throwbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately molded frog guardrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic metal-colored guardrails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale-sized molded spike head detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 100 track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be configured for manual or remote turnout operation with compatible Atlas switch machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0394\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL394\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e#6 vs. #4 \u0026amp; #8 Turnouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e#4 turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e changes direction more quickly and occupies less space, making it useful for compact yards, industrial switching districts and other space-constrained areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e#8 turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e provides much broader geometry and is particularly useful for mainline trackwork where sufficient space is available. The \u003cstrong\u003e#6 falls between the two\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a practical combination of broad operating geometry and manageable overall size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways consider the operating requirements of your locomotives and rolling stock when selecting turnout geometry, particularly when operating long passenger cars, large locomotives or other equipment with minimum track-radius requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Passing Sidings \u0026amp; Crossovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e#6 turnouts are particularly useful for constructing \u003cstrong\u003epassing sidings and crossovers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Left- and right-hand #6 turnouts can be incorporated into parallel-track arrangements to allow trains to enter a siding or move between adjacent tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey can also be used at yard entrances, branch-line junctions and other locations where a train needs to transition smoothly between routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or Remote Turnout Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Customline turnouts can be configured for \u003cstrong\u003emanual or remote operation\u003c\/strong\u003e using compatible Atlas switch machines, allowing the turnout-control system to be matched to the requirements of the layout.\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 options for operating Atlas HO switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: Customline vs. Snap-Switch Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 100 Customline turnouts and Atlas Snap-Switches are \u003cstrong\u003enot interchangeable components in Atlas track plans\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their track geometry differs, so a track plan calling specifically for a Customline #6 turnout should use the appropriate Customline turnout rather than substituting a Snap-Switch.\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 #4, #6, #8, curved and other turnout 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-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for custom track alignment around turnouts and crossovers, or combine ATL394 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 layouts where two independent routes need to intersect, browse our \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 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":43926783820032,"sku":"ATL394","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL394_FSH.jpg?v=1789105913","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl394","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}