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Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide
Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172 deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The ho scale track record from Atlas is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.
Product identity without guesswork
- Exact product: Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172
- Brand or vendor: Atlas
- Product type: HO Scale Track
- SKU or catalog key: ATL172
- Scale stated in the record: HO scale
- Road or release number: 0172
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $17.50 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and ATL172. The scale marker HO scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number 0172 separates this release from visually similar versions. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
What the current listing actually confirms
Current catalog evidence can be summarized as follows: “Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172 is a nickel-silver HO scale track crossing with black injection-molded ties. It is designed for dependable alignment and compatibility with Atlas Code 100 track systems. Manufacturer: Atlas Atlas item: 0172 Heartland item: ATL172 Scale: HO Rail code: Code 100 Crossing angle: 25° Rail: Nickel silver Ties: Black plastic UPC: 732573001725 Use this crossing to build compact junctions and track arrangements while maintaining the durability and electrical performance of Atlas Code 100 track.” Every additional recommendation in this guide is framed as a check or planning step when the listing itself does not confirm the answer.
Practical use and compatibility
For Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172, separate collection identity from operating suitability. Collection identity is established by manufacturer, item number, road name, number and appearance. Operating suitability depends on scale, track, radius, coupler, wheel and control standards. SKU ATL172 links both questions to one product.
When a required dimension or electrical rating is missing, treat it as unconfirmed and consult the current manufacturer instructions.
Where similar listings differ
For electronics, do not connect the item until the locomotive or accessory wiring is documented. For rolling stock, check free rolling, wheel gauge and coupler height. For structures, make a paper footprint before cutting scenery. Each approach tests the highest-risk compatibility point first.
The live page remains the source for current price and availability; the roster remains the source for what the layout already owns.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.
The short decision checklist
- Save the listing URL under ATL172.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Atlas Model Trains & Railroad Products
Cataloging and project notes
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and ATL172 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match ATL172 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.
Final identity questions
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching ATL172 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.
Does the article guarantee every specification?
No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.
What should be saved after purchase?
Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.
Bottom line: Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172 is a specific ho scale track, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match ATL172, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Review the live Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific verification note
The evidence trail for Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172 should remain attached to SKU ATL172. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.
Product-specific handoff notes
Anyone using this guide later should begin with ATL172 and the full name Atlas HO Code 100 25° Crossing #0172. The record identifies Atlas as the vendor and HO Scale Track as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.
When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.
