{"product_id":"atl850","title":"Atlas HO Code 100 18\" Radius Remote Snap-Switch – Left – ATL850","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 18\" Radius Remote Snap-Switch – Left – ATL850\u003c\/strong\u003e is a left-hand HO scale sectional track switch designed to make adding \u003cstrong\u003epassing sidings, spurs and branching routes\u003c\/strong\u003e to Atlas Code 100 Snap-Track layouts simple. Featuring \u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius Snap-Switch geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e, nickel silver rail, black ties and an attached remote-control switch machine, ATL850 provides an easy way to add remotely operated switching to an HO scale layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Atlas Customline #4, #6 or #8 turnouts, the Snap-Switch is designed around \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas sectional-track geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas includes a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/3 18\" radius curved track section\u003c\/strong\u003e with the switch so the curved leg can be completed to match standard 18\" radius sectional track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is an Atlas Snap-Switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Atlas Snap-Switch is a sectional-track switch designed to integrate easily into Atlas HO Code 100 Snap-Track arrangements. Rather than using numbered frog geometry like a #4, #6 or #8 Customline turnout, this switch is based around \u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius curved-track geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Snap-Switches particularly convenient for traditional sectional-track layouts, starter layouts, compact HO railroads and track plans built around Atlas 18\" radius curves and standard straight track sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft-Hand Snap-Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL850 is a \u003cstrong\u003eleft-hand Snap-Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. When approaching from the single-track or point end, one route continues generally forward while the diverging route curves toward the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch can be used to create \u003cstrong\u003epassing sidings, industrial spurs, yard tracks and other branching routes\u003c\/strong\u003e without requiring custom-cut track to complete a basic Atlas sectional-track arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e18\" Radius Sectional Track Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved route of ATL850 is based around \u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas includes a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/3 18\" radius curved section\u003c\/strong\u003e that completes the curved leg to the equivalent geometry of a standard Atlas 18\" radius curved track section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an important distinction from a numbered Customline turnout. The Snap-Switch is specifically intended to work conveniently with Atlas sectional track geometry and should not automatically be substituted for a #4, #6 or #8 turnout in a track plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRemote-Control Switch Machine Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL850 comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eremote-control switch machine attached\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once properly wired, the turnout can be thrown electrically from a control panel rather than requiring the operator to reach over the layout and move the points directly at the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Remote Snap-Switch particularly useful for turnouts located farther from the front edge of a layout or anywhere centralized electrical turnout control is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic Frog\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Atlas Customline turnouts equipped with a metal frog, the Atlas Remote Snap-Switch uses a \u003cstrong\u003eplastic frog that cannot be electrically powered\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis simplifies the electrical arrangement of the Snap-Switch, but modelers using locomotives with particularly short wheelbases or limited electrical pickup should keep the insulated frog section in mind when planning operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Left Remote Snap-Switch Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHO Scale sectional track switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft-hand configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius Snap-Switch geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote-control switch machine attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows electrical turnout operation from a control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/3 18\" radius curved track section\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded curved section completes the curved leg to 18\" radius sectional-track geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic frog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrog cannot be electrically powered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-outs provided for rail joiners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid nickel silver rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack injection-molded plastic ties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode 100 rail profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Atlas HO Code 100 sectional track layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas manufacturer item number 0850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion Scale Hobbies SKU ATL850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Passing Siding Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtlas specifically designed the Snap-Switch system to make common sectional-track arrangements easy to build. For example, a pair of appropriately oriented Snap-Switches can be incorporated into a straight route to create a \u003cstrong\u003epassing siding or parallel track\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the switch is designed around Atlas Snap-Track geometry, it is particularly convenient for layouts where maintaining predictable sectional-track alignment is more important than creating custom turnout geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing a Snap-Switch in an 18\" Radius Curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eATL850 can also be incorporated into track plans using \u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius curves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Atlas notes that when replacing a standard 18\" radius curved section with a Snap-Switch, a \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2\" straight track section\u003c\/strong\u003e is added to the opposite side to maintain the intended track geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ability to integrate with common Atlas sectional-track pieces makes the Snap-Switch useful for compact layouts and traditional HO track plans built around fixed-radius curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSnap-Switch vs. Customline Turnout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn Atlas \u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Switch is not the same as a numbered Customline turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Snap-Switches are designed around sectional-track and 18\" radius geometry, while Atlas Customline #4, #6 and #8 turnouts use numbered frog geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are following an Atlas track plan, use the specific type of turnout called for in the plan rather than assuming a Snap-Switch and a numbered Customline turnout can be substituted for one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConsider Your Equipment's Minimum Radius\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the diverging route is based around an \u003cstrong\u003e18\" radius curve\u003c\/strong\u003e, check the minimum-radius recommendations for your locomotives and rolling stock. Many HO scale models can operate on 18\" radius track, while longer locomotives, passenger cars and other large equipment may require or perform better on broader curves and turnout geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild with Atlas HO Code 100 Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-turnouts-switches\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Turnouts \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection for Snap-Switches, Customline turnouts, curved turnouts and additional switching options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombine ATL850 with 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 a complete sectional or flex-track HO layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Snap-Track Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair the switch 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 to build sidings, spurs and complete sectional-track arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor custom track alignment beyond the sectional pieces, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-ho-code-100-flex-track\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas HO Code 100 Flex Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Track Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor rail joiners, terminal connections, track nails and additional 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 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 foundation for ballast and finished scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShop HO Scale Model Railroad Track\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, turnouts and layout-building components.\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":44043569627392,"sku":"ATL850","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ATL850_FSH.jpg?v=1789156656","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/atl850","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}