{"product_id":"atl843","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 Track Bumpers – 2-Pack – ATL843","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track Bumpers – 2-Pack – ATL843\u003c\/strong\u003e provides two track-end bumpers for finishing stub-ended tracks on HO scale model railroad layouts. Designed for the Atlas HO Code 100 track system, these bumpers create a defined stopping point at the end of tracks where locomotives and rolling stock cannot continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack bumpers are commonly found at the ends of \u003cstrong\u003eyard tracks, industrial sidings, storage tracks, terminal tracks and other dead-end railroad tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to providing an important functional detail, adding a bumper gives the end of a model railroad track a much more complete and prototypical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Does a Model Railroad Track Bumper Do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA track bumper is installed at the end of a \u003cstrong\u003estub-ended or dead-end track\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its purpose is to provide a physical stopping point at the end of the rails and help prevent rolling stock from simply continuing beyond the end of the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn an HO scale layout, bumpers are especially useful anywhere a turnout leads into a track that does not reconnect with the mainline. Common applications include classification yards, locomotive facilities, passenger terminals, industrial spurs and storage sidings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA track bumper should not be treated as a substitute for careful train operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Locomotives and rolling stock should approach the end of a track slowly rather than relying on the bumper to stop a moving train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses for HO Scale Track Bumpers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnds of yard and classification tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial spurs and sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive storage tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassenger terminal tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight house and warehouse sidings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine terminal and service tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling stock storage tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther stub-ended or dead-end HO scale track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Track Bumper Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 track bumpers per package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale model railroad track component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 100 track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a defined stopping point at the end of a track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for stub-ended and dead-end track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for yards, sidings, industrial spurs and terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds realistic railroad detail to track ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates with the Atlas HO Code 100 track system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number M0843\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL843\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Yard Tracks, Sidings \u0026amp; Industrial Spurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack bumpers are particularly useful when building yards and industrial switching areas. A ladder of turnouts may lead to several separate storage or classification tracks, with each stub track requiring a clearly defined endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial areas also commonly use dead-end sidings serving warehouses, factories, freight facilities and other rail customers. Installing a bumper at the end helps visually complete these tracks while providing a physical end point for rolling stock.\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 straight track, curved track, flex track, turnouts, crossings and additional track components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind additional track-end and maintenance components in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-bumpers-rerailers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Bumpers \u0026amp; Rerailers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Sidings, Yards \u0026amp; Spurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to branch from the main track into sidings, yard tracks and industrial spurs, then use a track bumper to finish tracks that terminate rather than reconnecting with another route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-straight-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Straight Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be used to establish the required length of each siding or storage track before installing the bumper at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Installation Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connectors, track nails, switch machines 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 surrounding 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 and thoroughly tested, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel railroad paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for painting and weathering track, bumpers, rails, ties and surrounding scenery.\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":42099587481856,"sku":"ATL843","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/products\/ATL843_FSH.jpg?v=1789050698","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl843","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}