{"product_id":"atl560","title":"Atlas HO Code 83 Custom-Line Wye Turnout – ATL560","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Custom-Line Wye Turnout – ATL560\u003c\/strong\u003e is a prototypically detailed HO scale track switch designed to divide a single approaching track into \u003cstrong\u003etwo diverging routes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike a conventional left- or right-hand turnout, a wye turnout does not have one primary straight route and one diverging route, making it especially useful for wye tracks, branch junctions, yard approaches and other track arrangements where routes need to divide in two directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Atlas HO Code 83 Custom-Line track system, ATL560 features \u003cstrong\u003enickel silver rail, prototypically fine brown ties, a blackened metal frog and rivetless switch points\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines realistic HO scale appearance with reliable operating characteristics for permanent model railroad trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Wye Turnout?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewye turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e differs from a conventional left- or right-hand turnout because both routes diverge away from the approaching track. This symmetrical arrangement makes the turnout particularly useful anywhere a railroad needs to split one route into two directions without continuing one route straight through the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWye turnouts are commonly used as part of \u003cstrong\u003eturning wyes, branch-line junctions, yard entrances and other compact route-dividing arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e. ATL560 is an individual turnout and should not be confused with a complete three-legged turning wye, which requires additional track and turnouts to create the full arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas Custom-Line Turnout Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL560 is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Custom-Line turnout family\u003c\/strong\u003e. Custom-Line turnouts are designed around prototypical turnout geometry rather than the radius-based sectional geometry used by Atlas Snap-Switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas specifically notes that \u003cstrong\u003eCustom-Line turnouts and Snap-Switches have different geometry and should not be substituted directly for one another\u003c\/strong\u003e in track plans. When replacing an existing turnout or following an Atlas layout plan, make sure the plan calls for the appropriate Custom-Line geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackened Metal Frog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas HO Code 83 Wye Turnout features a \u003cstrong\u003eblackened metal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e. The metal construction provides a more realistic appearance than a molded plastic frog while forming an important part of the turnout's electrical and operating design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing any turnout, carefully test locomotives and rolling stock through both routes before permanently securing and ballasting the surrounding track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRivetless Switch Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Custom-Line turnouts feature \u003cstrong\u003erivetless switch points\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to provide reliable electrical conductivity while maintaining a cleaner and more prototypical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe moving points direct the wheels into either diverging route, allowing ATL560 to function as the route-selection point in a wye, junction or other branching track arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Wye Turnout Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale 1:87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-Line wye turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle approaching route divides into two diverging routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for turning wyes, branch junctions, yard approaches and route splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 83 nickel silver rail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypically fine brown ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackened metal frog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRivetless switch points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for reliable electrical conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with under-table switch machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard remote and manual Atlas Code 83 switch machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-Line geometry differs from Atlas Snap-Switch geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use a Wye Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL560 is particularly valuable when conventional left- or right-hand turnout geometry does not fit the desired track arrangement. Because both routes diverge, a wye turnout can provide a natural transition into \u003cstrong\u003etwo branching routes\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the track arrangement relatively balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its most recognizable applications is a \u003cstrong\u003erailroad turning wye\u003c\/strong\u003e, where three legs of track form a triangular arrangement that allows locomotives or complete trains to reverse direction. A wye turnout can also be useful independently at junctions, yards and other locations where symmetrical branching geometry is advantageous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWye Turnout vs. Left or Right Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a conventional turnout, one route generally continues through the switch while the second route diverges either left or right. A \u003cstrong\u003ewye turnout sends both routes away from the approaching centerline\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinction makes ATL560 useful for specialized track arrangements where neither a conventional left-hand nor right-hand turnout provides the desired geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom-Line vs. Snap-Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas specifically cautions that a \u003cstrong\u003eCustom-Line turnout cannot simply replace a Snap-Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e in a track plan because the two designs use different geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-Switches are intended to integrate with radius-based sectional-track arrangements, while Custom-Line turnouts are designed around more prototypical turnout geometry. Always verify the turnout type required by your track plan before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManual or Remote Turnout Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas designed its Code 83 Custom-Line turnouts for use with \u003cstrong\u003eunder-table switch machines or standard remote and manual Code 83 switch machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the turnout-control method to be selected according to the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn under-table machine can keep the operating mechanism hidden beneath the layout, while surface-mounted manual or remote controls can provide a simpler installation depending on the application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 track features \u003cstrong\u003eprototypically fine brown ties and nickel silver rail\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finer Code 83 rail profile provides a more scale-appropriate appearance than traditional Code 100 track while retaining the durability and dependable operation expected from Atlas track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan \u0026amp; Test Before Ballasting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a wye turnout introduces two diverging routes, carefully plan the adjoining track before permanently installing ATL560. Make sure both routes transition smoothly into the surrounding trackwork and provide adequate clearance for the locomotives and rolling stock you intend to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest equipment through \u003cstrong\u003eboth diverging routes in both directions\u003c\/strong\u003e before permanently securing and ballasting the turnout. 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