Atlas HO Code 83 60° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL576

Atlas HO Code 83 60° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL576 is a fixed track crossing designed to allow two independent HO scale track routes to intersect at a 60° angle. Unlike a turnout or switch, a crossing does not direct trains between routes—the tracks intersect while trains continue straight through along their respective paths.

Part of the Atlas HO Code 83 track system, ATL576 combines useful fixed crossing geometry with a more prototypical track appearance. Atlas Code 83 track features fine brown ties and nickel silver rail, providing realistic proportions for HO scale model railroad trackwork.

What Is a 60° Track Crossing?

A track crossing, commonly called a diamond crossing, allows two separate railroad tracks to physically cross one another while remaining independent routes. ATL576 creates this intersection at a fixed 60-degree angle.

A locomotive entering on one route continues straight across the intersecting track. There are no movable points and no route allowing the train to transfer from one track onto the other.

60° Fixed Crossing Geometry

The 60° crossing angle creates a relatively steep track intersection. Compared with shallower 12.5°, 19°, 25°, 30° and 45° crossings, the two routes approach one another at a more pronounced angle.

This makes the Atlas 60° crossing useful when the surrounding track plan requires two independent routes to intersect at this specific geometry. The fixed angle can be incorporated with compatible straight, curved and turnout track to build the surrounding arrangement.

Crossing vs. Turnout

ATL576 is a fixed crossing, not a turnout or track switch. A turnout uses movable points to direct a train from one route onto another. A crossing instead provides fixed rail geometry that allows two independent tracks to intersect.

Trains therefore continue straight through along the same route on which they entered the crossing rather than being diverted onto the intersecting track.

Atlas HO Code 83 Track

Atlas HO Code 83 track is designed for model railroaders seeking a finer and more prototypical track appearance. The system features realistic brown ties and nickel silver rail while providing a wide range of track components for building HO scale layouts.

Code 83 refers to rail approximately 0.083" high, giving HO scale track a finer rail profile than traditional Code 100 track.

Atlas HO Code 83 60° Crossing Features

• HO Scale fixed track crossing
• 60° crossing angle
• Allows two independent track routes to intersect
• Trains continue straight through along their respective routes
• Fixed geometry with no movable turnout points
• Code 83 nickel silver rail
• Fine, prototypical brown ties
• Finer rail profile than traditional Code 100 track
• Useful for junctions and intersecting track arrangements
• Atlas manufacturer item number M0576
• Fusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL576

Where Can a 60° Crossing Be Used?

ATL576 can be incorporated into railroad junctions, industrial trackage, yard arrangements and other complex track plans where two independent routes need to cross at a 60° angle.

The steeper intersection also provides another geometry option between a 45° crossing and a perpendicular 90° crossing, allowing the track plan to be matched more closely to the required route alignment.

Plan & Test Your Crossing

Because ATL576 uses fixed geometry, carefully align the surrounding track at all four approaches before permanently securing and ballasting the crossing. Run locomotives and rolling stock through both independent routes to verify smooth operation through the diamond.

Testing the complete track arrangement before permanent installation makes it easier to correct adjoining track alignment or geometry if adjustments are necessary.

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