{"product_id":"atlas-544-ho-scale-code-83-snap-switchr-22-radius-left-hand-manual-turnout","title":"Atlas 544 HO Scale Code 83 Snap-Switch(R) 22\" Radius Left Hand Manual Turnout","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Atlas 544 is an HO Code 83 left-hand 22-inch radius Snap-Switch \u003cstrong\u003emanual\u003c\/strong\u003e turnout — one-piece turnout with attached manual throw lever, matched to a 22\" mainline so 6-axle diesels and 80-foot passenger cars take the diverging route without the geometry pinch you get on 18\" turnouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the 22\" radius.\u003c\/strong\u003e The diverging leg of a Snap-Switch curves at the same radius as a corresponding curve track section — an 18\" Snap-Switch matches Atlas 532, a 22\" Snap-Switch matches Atlas 535. On 18\" turnouts, long power and passenger cars suffer coupler swing and overhang issues when they take the curve. The #544 puts the diverging route on 22\", which is the modern minimum for SD40-2 \/ SD70-class diesels and full-length passenger equipment. The curved leg includes a partial radius section so the exit matches a full 22\" arc when joined to standard track.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic frog\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps wiring simple — no powered-frog polarity worries on DC or starter DCC. Manual throw lever is the standard above-benchwork Atlas lever; swap to remote with #65\/66 for electrical control. Right-hand companion is Atlas 482 (RH manual, 22\").\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\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-Switch turnout, manual throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Left Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiverging Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic (insulated)\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 544\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 535\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22\" radius curve (6pc), matched diverging radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 537\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22\" radius 1\/3 section, for fine trim after turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 482\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22\" radius LH manual Snap-Switch turnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 483\u003c\/strong\u003e — 22\" radius RH manual Snap-Switch turnout (right-hand mate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas 543\u003c\/strong\u003e — RH 18\" manual Snap-Switch (narrower turnout for industry sidings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097019244726,"sku":"150-544","price":26.58,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_5ec5ed69-9073-4959-bf81-9c474feef5a3.png?v=1779570725","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/atlas-544-ho-scale-code-83-snap-switchr-22-radius-left-hand-manual-turnout","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}