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Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide
This page is devoted to Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173, the exact ho scale track sold under the Atlas record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173
- Brand or vendor: Atlas
- Product type: HO Scale Track
- SKU or catalog key: ATL173
- Scale stated in the record: HO scale
- Road or release number: 0173
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $16.95 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker HO scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number 0173 separates this release from visually similar versions. The item number ATL173 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
What the current listing actually confirms
The product page identifies the item this way: “Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173 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: 0173 Item number: ATL173 Scale: HO Rail code: Code 100 Crossing angle: 30° Rail: Nickel silver Ties: Black plastic UPC: 732573001732 Use this crossing to build compact junctions and track arrangements while maintaining the durability and electrical performance of Atlas Code 100 track.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
Practical use and compatibility
Model-railroad compatibility for Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173 begins with the exact scale and item identity, then moves to operating details. Item number ATL173 should be matched before relying on a review of a nearby road number or decoder format. Coupler type, wheel standard, minimum radius, control interface and power requirements must be confirmed when they are not stated.
A road name or locomotive family can describe appearance without guaranteeing mechanical interchangeability. The exact release number, scale and photographed hardware determine whether the item belongs on the intended layout.
The details to verify next
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.
Image-by-image verification
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 1 image indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier ATL173.
The short decision checklist
- Match the full title and ATL173.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Atlas Model Trains & Railroad Products
Recording this product accurately
A useful record for Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173 includes the original URL, item number ATL173, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match ATL173 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
What is the safest comparison key?
Start with ATL173, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.
Should availability wording be treated as permanent?
No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.
What does this guide intentionally avoid?
It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.
Decision summary: choose Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.
Review the live Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173 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 30° Crossing #0173 should remain attached to item number ATL173. 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.
Completing the evidence trail
To close the record for Atlas HO Code 100 30° Crossing #0173, pair item number ATL173 with the live image and the stated vendor, Atlas. The listing classifies it as HO Scale Track. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.
Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.
