Atlas HO Code 83 Short Straight Track Assortment – 12 Pieces – ATL524

Atlas HO Code 83 Short Straight Track Assortment – 12 Pieces – ATL524 provides six different short straight-track lengths for making precise adjustments to HO scale sectional track arrangements. The assortment includes two each of 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2" and 2-1/2" straight sections, giving modelers a convenient selection of filler pieces for closing small gaps and fine-tuning track geometry without cutting longer track sections.

Part of the Atlas HO Code 83 track system, these short sections feature nickel silver rail and prototypically fine brown ties to coordinate with other Atlas Code 83 sectional and flex track.

Six Useful Short Track Lengths

The assortment provides two pieces of each of six different straight-track lengths:

• 2 – 3/4" Straight Sections
• 2 – 1" Straight Sections
• 2 – 1-1/4" Straight Sections
• 2 – 1-1/2" Straight Sections
• 2 – 2" Straight Sections
• 2 – 2-1/2" Straight Sections
• 12 individual track sections total

Having several short lengths available makes it much easier to complete precise sectional-track arrangements when a standard-length straight section is too long for the available space.

What Are Short Straight Track Sections Used For?

Short straight sections are essentially geometry and filler pieces. They allow modelers to make small adjustments to the length of a track without cutting a longer sectional or flex-track section.

They are especially useful when working around:

• Turnouts and switches
• Track crossings
• Passing sidings
• Yard ladders
• Industrial spurs
• Station tracks
• Parallel track arrangements
• Bridges and structures
• Existing sectional-track layouts
• Published Atlas track plans

Fine-Tune Track Geometry

Sectional track works with predetermined lengths and geometry. As a track plan becomes more complex, small differences in length can prevent two routes from lining up exactly where intended.

The ATL524 assortment provides several short increments that can be combined with standard straight track to fine-tune the overall length of a route. Instead of cutting a 9" section to fill a small gap, modelers can select or combine shorter factory-made sections.

Useful Around Turnouts & Crossings

Short straight track is particularly valuable around turnouts, crossings and other fixed-geometry components. These pieces can help adjust the distance between switches, align parallel tracks or provide the extra length necessary to connect two sections of a more complicated track arrangement.

The assortment is also useful when modifying an existing layout. Adding a turnout, siding or crossing can change the required track length, and having several short sections available can make those adjustments considerably easier.

Combine Lengths for More Options

The different pieces can also be combined to create additional lengths. For example, a 1" section can be joined with a 2" section to create 3" of additional straight track, while other combinations can be used to match the specific spacing required by the track plan.

This flexibility makes the assortment a useful set of problem-solving track pieces to keep available whenever building or modifying an Atlas Code 83 layout.

Atlas HO Code 83 Straight Track Assortment Features

• HO Scale 1:87
• 12 short straight track sections
• 2 each of six different lengths
• 3/4" straight track sections
• 1" straight track sections
• 1-1/4" straight track sections
• 1-1/2" straight track sections
• 2" straight track sections
• 2-1/2" straight track sections
• Ideal for precise sectional-track adjustments
• Useful as filler sections around turnouts and crossings
• Helps close small track-plan gaps without cutting longer sections
• Code 83 nickel silver rail
• Prototypically fine brown ties
• Compatible with the Atlas HO Code 83 track system
• Atlas manufacturer item number 0524
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL524

Short Track vs. Cutting Flex Track

Flex track is an excellent solution for custom track alignments, but there are many situations where a factory-made short sectional piece is easier to use. Short sections provide fixed, repeatable geometry and do not require measuring, cutting and preparing new rail ends.

For layouts built primarily with Atlas sectional track, keeping an assortment of short straight sections available can make track-plan adjustments much faster and easier.

Atlas HO Code 83 Construction

Atlas HO Code 83 track features prototypically fine brown ties and nickel silver rail. The finer Code 83 rail profile provides a more scale-appropriate appearance than traditional Code 100 track while maintaining dependable operation for HO scale model railroads.

ATL524 is designed to integrate with the broader Atlas HO Code 83 track system, allowing these short pieces to be used alongside standard straight track, curves, turnouts, crossings and flex track.

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