Description
The Atlas 573 is an HO Code 83 Snap Track 25° crossing — mid-angle diamond crossing for typical mainline-meets-branch geometry, the most common diamond angle on prototype North American railroads after the 30° standard interlocking crossing.
Where 25° fits. Mainline crossing a branch line at a moderate angle, two industries' tracks crossing at a shared interchange, double-track-to-single-track crossover gauntlets. Less sharp than a 19° (Atlas 572), less standard than a 30° (Atlas 574). Useful when the 30° just doesn't land cleanly in your layout's geometry.
Build. Code 83 nickel-silver rail on brown molded ties, insulated diagonal frogs allow independent block wiring for the two crossing routes.
Specifications
- Scale: HO
- Rail Code: Code 83 nickel-silver
- Type: Crossing (Diamond)
- Angle: 25°
- Brand: Atlas
- SKU / Item Number: 573
Pairs Well With
- Atlas 571 — 12.5° Crossing
- Atlas 572 — 19° Crossing
- Atlas 574 — 30° Crossing (most common)
- Atlas 576 — 60° Crossing
- Atlas 577 — 90° Crossing