{"product_id":"atl840","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 Straight Terminal Track – Nickel Silver – ATL840","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Terminal Track – ATL840\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a convenient way to connect electrical power to an HO scale model railroad while functioning as part of the layout's regular straight track. Designed for the Atlas HO Code 100 track system, this terminal section allows wiring from a compatible model railroad power supply to be connected to the rails so locomotives can receive operating power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe track features \u003cstrong\u003esolid nickel silver Code 100 rail and black injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching Atlas' traditional HO Code 100 track system. It can be incorporated directly into a mainline, siding or other straight section of track where a convenient electrical feed point is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does a Terminal Track Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA model railroad requires an electrical connection between the rails and the layout's power source. A \u003cstrong\u003eterminal track provides a convenient track-level connection point for this wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating the need to solder feeder wires directly to the rails for a basic installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce connected to a compatible power supply or control system, electrical power is transferred through the terminal track to the rails and then distributed through electrically connected sections of track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes ATL840 particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003ebasic DC-powered layouts, starter layouts and other Atlas Code 100 track plans\u003c\/strong\u003e where a straightforward method of supplying track power is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTerminal Track vs. Regular Straight Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it serves as part of the railroad's straight trackwork, the terminal track has an additional purpose: \u003cstrong\u003eproviding an electrical feed point to the rails\u003c\/strong\u003e. A standard straight section simply continues the track, while a terminal section gives the modeler a convenient location to connect layout wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe terminal track can be positioned in an accessible location within the track plan and connected with compatible Atlas Code 100 sectional track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Terminal Track Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight terminal track section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a convenient electrical feed point for the rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows a compatible model railroad power supply to be connected to the track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as part of the layout's straight trackwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for basic DC-powered and sectional-track layouts\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 track systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects with compatible Atlas Code 100 sectional track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne terminal track section per package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number M0840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowering an HO Scale Model Railroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe terminal track serves as the connection between your track and a compatible model railroad power source. After the terminal wiring is connected, power travels through the nickel silver rails and electrically connected track sections to the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn larger layouts, model railroaders may use additional feeder connections at multiple locations to maintain consistent electrical performance. ATL840 is particularly useful as a simple primary connection point for smaller Atlas Code 100 track plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this terminal section with compatible products from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection to build or expand your HO scale railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor additional electrical connection components, rail joiners and related track pieces, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-rail-joiners-terminal-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Rail Joiners \u0026amp; Terminal Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine with Straight \u0026amp; Curved Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue your track plan with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-curved-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Curved Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 and branching routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Installation Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor switch machines, rail joiners, terminal connectors, track nails and other installation components, 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 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 provide a raised track profile and 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 layout-building components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your trackwork is installed, wired 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":44043506024704,"sku":"ATL840","price":7.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL840_FSH.jpg?v=1789050500","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl840","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}