{"product_id":"atl572","title":"Atlas HO Code 83 19° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL572","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 19° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL572\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed track crossing designed to allow \u003cstrong\u003etwo independent HO scale track routes to intersect at a 19° angle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike a turnout or switch, a crossing does not direct trains between routes—the two tracks intersect while trains continue straight through along their respective paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Atlas HO Code 83 track system, ATL572 combines useful shallow-angle crossing geometry with a more prototypical track appearance. Atlas Code 83 track features \u003cstrong\u003efine brown ties and nickel silver rail\u003c\/strong\u003e for realistic HO scale trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a 19° Track Crossing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA track crossing, commonly called a \u003cstrong\u003ediamond crossing\u003c\/strong\u003e, allows two separate railroad tracks to physically cross while remaining independent routes. ATL572 creates this intersection at a fixed \u003cstrong\u003e19-degree angle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA locomotive entering on one route continues straight through the crossing and across the intersecting track. There are no movable points and no route connecting one track to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e19° Shallow-Angle Crossing Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e19° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a relatively shallow intersection between the two tracks. It falls between Atlas' 12.5° and 30° Code 83 crossings, giving model railroaders another fixed geometry option when designing junctions and intersecting track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shallower angle produces a longer, more gradual intersection than steeper 30°, 45° or 90° crossings. Selecting the correct crossing angle depends on the geometry and direction of the two routes being connected through the surrounding track plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrossing vs. Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATL572 is a fixed crossing, not a turnout or track switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e A turnout uses movable points to direct a train between two routes. A crossing simply provides the fixed rail geometry necessary for two independent tracks to intersect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrains therefore continue along the same route through the crossing rather than being diverted onto the intersecting track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 track is designed for model railroaders looking for a \u003cstrong\u003efiner and more prototypical track appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e. The system uses realistic brown ties and nickel silver rail while providing a wide range of engineered track components for building HO scale layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCode 83 refers to rail approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.083\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the track a lower and more scale-appropriate rail profile than traditional Code 100 track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 19° Crossing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale fixed track crossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19° crossing angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows two independent track routes to intersect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrains continue straight through along their respective routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed geometry with no movable turnout points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode 83 nickel silver rail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, prototypical brown ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiner rail profile than traditional Code 100 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for shallow-angle junctions and intersecting track arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number M0572\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL572\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Can a 19° Crossing Be Used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively shallow 19° geometry makes ATL572 useful for \u003cstrong\u003ejunctions, intersecting mainlines, industrial trackage, yard approaches and other complex track arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e where two routes need to cross at a gradual angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the crossing has fixed geometry, the surrounding straight, curved and turnout track should be planned around the 19° intersection to maintain smooth alignment through all four approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlan \u0026amp; Test Your Crossing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore permanently securing and ballasting ATL572, connect the surrounding track and check alignment at \u003cstrong\u003eall four approaches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Run locomotives and rolling stock through both independent routes to verify smooth operation through the crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTesting the complete track arrangement before permanent installation makes it easier to correct adjoining track alignment or geometry if adjustments are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop Atlas HO Code 83 Crossings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-crossings\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Crossings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for additional crossing angles and fixed track intersection components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 83 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for flex track, sectional track, turnouts, crossings and additional components for building realistic HO scale trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-83-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your track plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e selection or shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-track-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Track Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails and other installation components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional manufacturers and track systems, browse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\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":42099582501120,"sku":"ATL572","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL572_FSH.jpg?v=1789266884","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl572","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}