This Atlas HO Scale Code 83 Snap-Switch Manual Turnout features Code 83 nickel-silver rail with brown molded-plastic ties and a plastic frog. The turnout comes equipped with an attached manual, above-benchwork switch machine and includes joiners. The switch machine can be easily converted to electric remote control by replacing the manual switch machine with an Atlas Remote Switch Machine (sold separately). The 18" radius turnout also includes a 1/3 18" radius curve compensator track so for planning it equals one 18" curved section. For track planning purposes, track geometry matches the Code 100 Snap-Track line in terms of standard curve radii and section lengths. The turnout cannot be used as a direct replacement for a Custom Line turnout.
Manual switches can only be "thrown" (changing the direction of the rail) by flipping a lever on the switch by hand. Manual Code 83 Snap Switches can be easily converted to remote control with #584 Lefthand and #585 Righthand switch machines.
Atlas HO Code 83 track is the choice of discriminating modelers of all skill levels and has become the new standard in model railroading. Featuring prototypically-fine brown ties and nickel silver rail, it not only looks realistic but is incredibly reliable. And most pieces are the same price as Atlas’ Code 100 Track, which makes it extremely affordable.
The entire line of Atlas HO Code 83 Track, including all the functional, finely engineered pieces you see on these pages, are available at your hobby shop or in our online store. With them, an Atlas layout book and a little imagination, you can create unlimited satisfying layout configurations, including every layout in our popular Atlas HO instruction books!
Atlas Model Railroad Company, Inc. has its roots in model railroad track and accessory making through invention, innovation and ingenuity. Atlas has a proud reputation as a family-owned business and is well-known for the quality and excellence of its model railroad products.
The primary mission of Atlas is to produce and offer to the public, multiple scale lines of high quality, model railroad products based on prototype information. Atlas’ philosophy is based on a dedicated commitment to prototype research, design and construction. The desired and demanded goal is to create, market and distribute durable operational scale models utilizing the full range of exacting detail which accurately depicts life-sized objects, while providing exceptional service to our customers.
By keeping up the high standards set by Steve Schaffan those many years ago, Atlas will remain a leader in innovation and technology in the model railroading industry for years to come. Although many things have changed since our incorporation in 1949, we follow the tradition and values of our founders. As we have for the last 100 years, we will continue to produce quality, precision products for the model railroad enthusiast in N, HO, O and Z scales.
Alternative product SKU's: 150-543
