{"product_id":"atlas-532-ho-scale-code-83-18-radius-curve-track-6pcs","title":"Atlas 532 HO Scale Code 83 18\" Radius Curve Track - 6pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas 532 is an HO Code 83 Snap Track 18-inch radius curved track, six-pack — half a circle at the all-around 18\" radius that has been the de-facto standard for HO Snap Track loops since the 1960s. If you're building your first HO layout, this is the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six 30° sections complete a half-circle on an 18\" radius; twelve form a full circle on a 36\" × 36\" footprint. That fits within a 4-foot-deep shelf with clearance for a fascia and backdrop, and is wide enough to run 4-axle and most 6-axle diesels, 50-foot freight cars, and steam through 4-8-2 without serious overhang. The 18\" radius is also where Atlas's matched Snap-Switch turnout family lives — the curved leg of an Atlas 541 or 543 turnout has the same 18\" radius, so you can splice a turnout into the curve without breaking geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Code 83 nickel-silver rail, brown molded ties with centerline nail holes for #2540 track nails, pre-fitted rail joiners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Code 83 nickel-silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\" (457 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArc:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30° per section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces per Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 (half a circle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\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 532\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 533\u003c\/strong\u003e — 18\" radius half section (4pc) for easements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 534\u003c\/strong\u003e — 18\" radius 1\/3 section (4pc), 10° arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 541\u003c\/strong\u003e — Code 83 RH 18\" Snap-Switch remote turnout (matched radius)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 543\u003c\/strong\u003e — Code 83 RH 18\" Snap-Switch manual turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 535\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22\" radius curve, the next size up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097018785974,"sku":"150-532","price":16.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_7bebabc4-a0da-4013-9a67-0809a794b5d1.jpg?v=1779570966","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/atlas-532-ho-scale-code-83-18-radius-curve-track-6pcs","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}