{"product_id":"atl465","title":"Atlas HO True-Track Terminal Rail Joiners – 12-Pack – ATL465","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO True-Track Terminal Rail Joiners – 12-Pack – ATL465\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a convenient way to connect electrical power to HO scale track. These \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver rail joiners feature attached wires\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing electricity to flow from a compatible power pack or control system to the rails while the joiners connect adjoining track sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach package contains \u003cstrong\u003e12 terminal rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e, making ATL465 a useful electrical accessory for building, expanding or adding additional power connections to an Atlas HO True-Track layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Are Terminal Rail Joiners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerminal rail joiners combine two functions into one small track component. Like a standard rail joiner, they connect the rails of adjoining track sections. The attached wire also provides an electrical connection between the layout's power source and the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a convenient way to introduce electrical power to the track without requiring a dedicated terminal track section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWired Nickel Silver Rail Joiners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas manufactures ATL465 from \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplies the terminal joiners with wires already attached. The wires can be connected to the appropriate output of a compatible power pack or layout control system to feed electrical power to the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerminal joiners can be useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting a power pack to the track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding an electrical feed to a True-Track layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding power connections when expanding a layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary and portable track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional electrical feeder locations on larger layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTerminal Joiners vs. Standard Rail Joiners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA standard rail joiner mechanically and electrically connects adjoining rails. A \u003cstrong\u003eterminal rail joiner adds an attached wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a convenient connection point between the track and the layout's electrical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes terminal joiners particularly useful when a power connection is needed at a track joint without installing a separate terminal track section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful for DC \u0026amp; Layout Power Distribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a basic DC-powered layout, terminal joiners can provide the connection between the power pack and the rails. As a railroad becomes larger, additional electrical feeders may also be useful for maintaining reliable power throughout the track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe number and placement of electrical feeders will depend on the size and complexity of the railroad and the control system being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO True-Track Terminal Joiner Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale 1:87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 terminal rail joiners per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWires attached to the rail joiners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an electrical connection from the power source to the rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines track connection and electrical-feed functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for starter, temporary and permanent layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient for adding electrical feeder locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO True-Track applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding Additional Track Power Feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a simple layout may require only one electrical feed, larger layouts can benefit from additional feeder connections. Rail joints introduce additional electrical connections throughout the railroad, and strategically placed feeders can help distribute power to different areas of the trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL465 provides a convenient option for adding those connections through existing track joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand Your Atlas HO True-Track Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerminal joiners can be used alongside additional Atlas True-Track components when expanding an existing railroad. 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