{"product_id":"atl832","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 1\/2 15\" Radius Curved Track – 4-Pack – ATL832","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 1\/2 15\" Radius Curved Track – 4-Pack – ATL832\u003c\/strong\u003e provides short curved sectional track pieces designed for making more precise adjustments within Atlas HO Code 100 track plans. Each piece follows the same \u003cstrong\u003e15-inch radius\u003c\/strong\u003e as Atlas standard 15\" radius curved track, but uses a \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-length curved section\u003c\/strong\u003e for greater flexibility when arranging fixed sectional track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese half sections are especially useful when a full 15\" radius curve would turn the track too far. By providing a smaller amount of curvature while maintaining the same 15\" radius, ATL832 can help position curves, straights, turnouts and other sectional track components where they need to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach section features \u003cstrong\u003esolid nickel silver Code 100 rail and black injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching Atlas' traditional HO Code 100 sectional track system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does \"1\/2 15\" Radius\" Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e15\" radius\u003c\/strong\u003e describes the radius of the curve itself. The \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 designation\u003c\/strong\u003e means this piece represents half the arc length of Atlas' standard 15\" radius curved track section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, this track does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e have a smaller 7.5\" radius. It maintains the same 15\" radius geometry but turns through a smaller angle than a standard full 15\" radius sectional track piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction makes half-radius sections useful as \u003cstrong\u003ecurve adjustment pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e when building with fixed sectional track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine-Tune HO Scale Curves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSectional track layouts rely on predetermined lengths and angles. While standard curved sections handle most of a track plan, there are situations where a full curved section creates too much turn before the next track component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA half section gives you another geometry option. It can be combined with standard 15\" radius curves to change the total amount of curvature without changing the actual radius of the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 1\/2 15\" Radius Track Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15\" fixed curve radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-length 15\" radius curved track sections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides less angular turn than a standard full 15\" radius section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains the same 15\" curve radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for fine-tuning sectional track geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for adjusting curves and aligning connecting track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 100 rail profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 100 sectional track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be combined with standard Atlas 15\" radius curved track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0832\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL832\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse with Standard 15\" Radius Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine these half sections with standard pieces from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection. Using full and half sections together gives you greater control over where a 15\" radius curve begins and ends within your track plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15\" radius is relatively tight for HO scale, so always check the minimum-radius recommendations for your locomotives and rolling stock before designing a layout around this curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for compatible sectional track, flex track, turnouts, crossings and other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine curved sections with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to fine-tune overall track dimensions, or add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for sidings, yards, passing tracks and branching routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstall Your HO Scale Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails, switch machines and other installation supplies, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-track-accessories\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Track Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas Code 100 sectional track can also be installed over \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-cork-roadbed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Cork Roadbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create a raised track profile and provide a foundation for ballast and finished scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Model Railroad Track System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-scale-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Scale Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e selection or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-railroad-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Railroad Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional track systems and components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your track is installed and thoroughly tested, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel railroad paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for painting and weathering rails, ties and surrounding trackwork.\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":42099586433280,"sku":"ATL832","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL832_FSH.jpg?v=1789011459","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl832","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}