{"product_id":"atl52","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 Remote Switch Machine – Left – ATL52","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Remote Switch Machine – Left – ATL52\u003c\/strong\u003e is a snap-on electrical turnout-control mechanism designed for \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible Atlas HO Code 100 Snap-Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e. It allows a manually controlled compatible switch to be converted to remote operation so the turnout can be thrown electrically from a layout control panel instead of directly at the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL52 is the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-hand version\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Atlas Remote Switch Machine. Its snap-on design provides a convenient option for adding powered turnout control to existing Atlas Code 100 trackwork without replacing the complete turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does a Remote Switch Machine Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA switch machine moves the points of a model railroad turnout to select which track route a train will follow. With a \u003cstrong\u003eremote switch machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, this movement is performed electrically rather than by manually moving a lever alongside the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce properly installed and wired, ATL52 allows the operator to throw the compatible switch from a control location away from the turnout itself. This is particularly useful for larger layouts, switches farther from the layout edge and locations where centralized turnout control is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConverts Compatible Snap-Switches to Remote Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas designed its snap-on remote switch machines to \u003cstrong\u003equickly and easily convert compatible Atlas Code 100 HO switches to remote control\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than replacing an existing compatible turnout simply because remote operation is desired, the appropriate switch machine can be installed on the turnout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes ATL52 useful both when initially building a layout and when upgrading existing manually operated Atlas Code 100 trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft-Hand Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL52 is specifically the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-hand remote switch machine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The orientation of a surface-mounted switch machine matters because the mechanism must align correctly with the turnout points and mounting arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering a replacement or conversion switch machine, verify that the left-hand ATL52 configuration matches the Atlas switch being equipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote Control from Your Layout Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the switch machine is properly installed and wired with an appropriate control system, the turnout can be \u003cstrong\u003ethrown remotely from a layout control panel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the operator to change the selected track route without physically reaching the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemote turnout operation can be especially convenient for passing sidings, yards, industrial tracks and other areas where multiple switches need to be controlled during an operating session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Remote Switch Machine Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad switch machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical remote turnout operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-on installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compatible Atlas HO Code 100 Snap-Switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts compatible switches to remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows turnout route to be changed from a control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for replacing an existing compatible remote switch machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for converting compatible manual trackwork to remote operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-mounted turnout-control mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0052\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote vs. Manual Switch Machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emanual switch machine\u003c\/strong\u003e requires the operator to physically move a lever at the turnout. A \u003cstrong\u003eremote switch machine\u003c\/strong\u003e provides electrical operation so the route can be changed from a separate control location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManual operation can be convenient for easily accessible trackwork, while remote control is often preferable for switches farther from the layout edge or layouts where the operator wants centralized control of multiple turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSwitch Machine Only – Turnout Not Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATL52 is the remote switch machine itself, not a complete track turnout.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is intended for use with a compatible Atlas HO Code 100 switch and should not be confused with Atlas products that package a complete Snap-Switch with a remote switch machine already attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need the complete track switch rather than a replacement or conversion mechanism, browse our Atlas HO Code 100 turnout selection for complete Snap-Switches and Customline turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Layout Upgrades \u0026amp; Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate switch machines make it possible to upgrade or maintain Atlas trackwork without replacing an otherwise usable switch. ATL52 can be used when converting compatible manual trackwork to remote operation or when replacing a compatible existing switch machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis can be especially useful on established layouts where the surrounding track has already been installed, aligned and scenicked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas HO Switch Machines\u003c\/h3\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 manual, remote, under-table and Deluxe under-table turnout-control components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor complete track switches, browse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for sectional track, flex track, turnouts, crossings and additional components for building or expanding an HO scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair your trackwork with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Curved 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails and additional installation components, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-track-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Track Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\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, turnout controls and layout-building supplies.\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":44043799658752,"sku":"ATL52","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL52_FSH.png?v=1789158484","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl52","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}