{"product_id":"atl599","title":"Atlas HO Code 83 Concrete Flex Track End Ties – 12-Pack – ATL599","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Concrete Flex Track End Ties – 12-Pack – ATL599\u003c\/strong\u003e provides replacement concrete-style ties for finishing cut sections of Atlas HO Code 83 Concrete Super-Flex Track. When flex track is trimmed and excess ties are removed to provide clearance at a track joint, these pieces \u003cstrong\u003eclip onto the end of the flex track to fill the resulting tie gap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach package contains \u003cstrong\u003e12 gray concrete railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for Atlas HO Code 83 concrete-tie flex track. They help maintain consistent tie spacing and a finished appearance at track joints without changing the alignment of the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Code 83 Concrete Super-Flex Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL599 is specifically designed to complement Atlas \u003cstrong\u003eHO Code 83 Concrete Super-Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gray simulated concrete appearance matches the concrete-tie track system, making these pieces particularly useful when building modern mainlines, passenger routes and other layouts where concrete ties are being modeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas specifically states that these Code 83 End Ties \u003cstrong\u003ewill not work with Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Are Flex Track End Ties Needed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlex track frequently needs to be cut to the exact length required by a layout. During installation, ties near the rail ends may also need to be removed so rail joiners and adjoining track can be properly fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving those ties can leave an unrealistic open space beneath the rails at the finished joint. ATL599 provides replacement ties that clip onto the end of the Code 83 concrete flex track, helping restore normal-looking tie spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Cut Concrete Flex Track Joints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese end ties are especially useful when installing flex track around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlex track-to-flex track joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurnouts and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSectional track connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom curves and easements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYard and siding trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther locations where concrete flex track is cut to length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall Detail, Cleaner Finished Trackwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnd ties are a small component, but they can make a noticeable difference in finished trackwork. Replacing missing ties beneath cut rail ends helps maintain consistent spacing and prevents an obvious gap from remaining at the track joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling the end ties before final ballasting, painting and weathering also helps create a more continuous appearance through the completed trackwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 83 Concrete Flex Track End Tie Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale 1:87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 pieces per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGray simulated concrete railroad ties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 83 concrete-tie flex track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips onto the end of compatible flex track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFills gaps created when excess ties are removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps restore realistic tie spacing at track joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful when cutting flex track to custom lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for finishing concrete-tie track installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0599\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL599\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConcrete vs. Standard Code 83 End Ties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas offers separate end ties for its standard brown-tie and concrete-tie Code 83 flex track. ATL599 is the version intended for \u003cstrong\u003egray concrete-tie Super-Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the replacement ties to maintain the appearance of the surrounding concrete track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor layouts using standard brown-tie Atlas Code 83 Super-Flex Track, use the corresponding brown Code 83 Flex Track End Ties instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair with Atlas Concrete Super-Flex Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse ATL599 when installing Atlas HO Code 83 Concrete Super-Flex Track to finish joints after track has been cut and fitted. 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