{"product_id":"atlas-285-ho-scale-code-100-lh-left-hand-8-mark-iv-turnout-new","title":"Atlas 285 HO Scale Code 100 LH Left Hand #8 Mark IV Turnout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas \u003cstrong\u003e#285\u003c\/strong\u003e is an HO Code 100 \u003cstrong\u003e#8 Left-Hand Custom-Line Mark IV turnout\u003c\/strong\u003e — Atlas's modern, all-metal-point, all-metal-frog upgrade of its classic Custom-Line turnout family. The #8 frog gives a gentle 7.13° divergence, ideal for mainline running and passenger-equipment yard ladders where the broader Mark IV turnouts handle long-wheelbase six-axle diesels and full-length passenger cars without lurching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNickel-silver rail on black plastic ties matches the rest of Atlas's HO Code 100 line. The Mark IV upgrade adds die-cast metal points and a die-cast metal frog with a power-routing tab on the underside — solder one wire and the frog becomes live, eliminating stall-outs at low speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure as a remote switch with the Atlas Code 100 remote switch machine (sold separately), or use an under-table machine like the Tortoise™ via a slot in the throwbar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor DCC-friendly operation, leave the frog isolated; for power-routing operation, solder a feed to the underside frog tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe #8 frog gives the broadest divergence in the Atlas Code 100 lineup — best for mainline ladders and long passenger cars (full-length 85-ft Pullmans roll through cleanly).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with the right-hand \u003cstrong\u003e#286\u003c\/strong\u003e for facing-point ladders, and with the curved versions \u003cstrong\u003e#287\u003c\/strong\u003e (CLH) \/ \u003cstrong\u003e#288\u003c\/strong\u003e (CRH) for compact yard throats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all HO Code 100 trackage — Atlas, PECO Code 100, Walthers, etc. — via standard rail joiners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Code 100 nickel-silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e #8 Custom-Line Mark IV turnout (≈7.13° divergence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog\/Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast metal, power-route tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ Item Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 285\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096973041846,"sku":"150-285","price":40.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_2a603b49-8815-43d5-89ef-aaf91d21b88d.jpg?v=1777508963","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/atlas-285-ho-scale-code-100-lh-left-hand-8-mark-iv-turnout-new","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}