Atlas HO Code 83 22" Radius Manual Snap-Switch – Right – ATL545

Atlas HO Code 83 22" Radius Manual Snap-Switch – Right – ATL545 is the exact Atlas track or trackwork component, identified by manufacturer part number 545. 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 22" Radius Manual Snap-Switch – Right – ATL545 is a right-hand HO scale track switch featuring 22" radius geometry and manual turnout operation . Designed for Atlas HO Code 83 track layouts, this switch provides a convenient way to branch from one track into a siding, passing track, yard lead or other secondary route. The broader 22" radius geometry makes ATL545 especially useful for model railroaders who want a more generous diverging curve than the tighter 18" radius geometry found on other Atlas Snap-Switches. 22" Radius Turnout Geometry The defining feature of ATL545 is its 22" radius curved route . A larger curve radius provides a broader, more gradual path through the turnout than an 18" radius switch. This can be particularly useful when operating longer locomotives and rolling stock or when building an HO layout around broader-radius curves. Always check the manufacturer's minimum-radius recommendation for your specific locomotives and rolling stock. Why Choose a 22" Radius Snap-Switch? A 22" radius Snap-Switch can help maintain broader track geometry when a siding or secondary route branches from the main track. Compared with an 18" radius switch, the broader curve provides a less severe change in direction through the diverging route. ATL545 is well…

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: 545
• Shipping weight: 408 g

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