Description
The Atlas #2566 is a 30° crossing in N Code 80 — moderate angle, the most versatile of the Atlas N range. Used where two tracks need to cross at a more space-efficient angle than the shallow 20° (#2565) but where a 45° crossing would be too sharp visually. Common in industrial trackage and at competing-road junctions.
Pre-assembled with nickel-silver Code 80 rail and standard black ties. Each rail through the diamond is electrically isolated, so the two crossing tracks can be wired as separate DC or DCC blocks. The crossing piece replaces a section of straight track on both routes.
How to use
- Connect with Atlas Code 80 rail joiners (#2535) to flex track or sectional Code 80 pieces.
- Wire each crossing route to its own block — the rails through the diamond are electrically isolated.
- Best for: industrial branch crossings, two competing roads at a moderate-angle junction.
- For shallower use #2565 (20°); for sharper use #2567 (45°), #2568 (60°), or #2569 (90°).
- Compatible with all Atlas N Code 80 track, turnouts, and bridges.
Specifications
- Scale: N (1:160)
- Rail Code: Code 80
- Type: Crossing
- Angle: 30°
- Brand: Atlas
- SKU / Item Number: 2566