Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173: Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide

This page is devoted to Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173, the exact N scale track accessory sold under the Micro-Trains Line record.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173
• Brand or vendor: Micro-Trains Line
• Product type: N Scale Track Accessory
• SKU or catalog key: MTL98800173
• Scale: N Scale

See the product page for current pricing and availability.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker N Scale is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. For this record, MTL98800173 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The product description states: “A permanent Magne-Matic uncoupler magnet mounted in an Atlas Code 80 N scale track section. N scale One uncoupler track section Atlas Code 80 track Manufacturer references: 988 00 173 and 1311” Confirm any details missing from the listing before ordering.

Planning around the exact item

Place Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173 in the layout plan by answering four questions: what scale is stated, what railroad or equipment identity is shown, what physical or electrical interface is required, and what clearance or radius does the layout provide? The catalog key MTL98800173 keeps those answers attached to the correct release.

For rolling stock, inspect road number, body style, trucks, wheels and couplers. For electronics, identify connector, current capacity, speaker or lighting needs. For structures and scenery, verify footprint, power and clearance.

A closer project or collection check

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.

Using the gallery as evidence

Review the product photos from every available angle. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and item number MTL98800173.

A disciplined final review

• Identity: title, vendor and item number MTL98800173 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

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The collection record worth keeping

A useful record for Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173 includes the original URL, item number MTL98800173, 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

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number MTL98800173 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

A focused question-and-answer review

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with MTL98800173, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Stock and availability can change.

Decision summary: choose Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173 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 Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173 listing

When your item arrives

The evidence trail for Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173 should remain attached to item number MTL98800173. 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.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with MTL98800173 and the full name Micro-Trains Line N Scale Magne-Matic Uncoupler in Atlas Track — 988 00 173. The record identifies Micro-Trains Line as the vendor and N Scale Track Accessory 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 item number preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.