Atlas HO Code 83 90° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL577

Atlas HO Code 83 90° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL577 is the exact Atlas track or trackwork component, identified by manufacturer part number 577. The product photo shows the item being offered so you can confirm the scale, finish, and package before ordering.

Manufacturer details

Atlas HO Code 83 90° Crossing – Nickel Silver – ATL577 is a fixed track crossing designed to allow two independent HO scale track routes to intersect at a 90° right angle . Unlike a turnout or switch, the crossing does not select between routes—the two tracks intersect while trains continue straight through along their respective paths. Part of the Atlas HO Code 83 track system, ATL577 combines useful right-angle track geometry with a more prototypical appearance. Atlas Code 83 track features fine brown ties and smaller nickel silver rail , providing a finer and more scale-appropriate appearance than traditional Code 100 track. What Is a 90° Track Crossing? A track crossing, commonly called a diamond crossing , is used where two separate railroad tracks physically cross one another. ATL577 creates this intersection at a fixed 90-degree angle , meaning the two routes cross perpendicular to one another. Both routes remain independent through the crossing. A locomotive entering on one track continues straight across the intersecting route rather than being diverted onto it. Crossing vs. Turnout ATL577 is a fixed crossing, not a turnout or track switch. A turnout contains movable points that allow a train to select between different routes. A crossing instead allows two independent…

On the layout

Check the alignment and electrical continuity before fastening it down, then make a few test passes with the longest equipment on the railroad.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Atlas
• Part number: 577
• Shipping weight: 318 g

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