HO Atlas Code 100 Manual Snap Switch Left 860
The Atlas 860 is a left-hand manual snap switch for HO scale layouts using Code 100 track. Its nickel silver rail, black ties, and compact 18-inch-radius geometry make it a practical choice for adding a siding or passing track.
Key Features
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Material: Nickel silver rail with black ties.
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Scale: HO scale, Code 100 track.
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Configuration: Left-hand manual snap switch with an 18-inch radius.
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Compatibility: Designed for above- or under-table switch machine installation.
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Details: Plastic frog that cannot be powered and cut-outs for rail joiners.
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Track planning: Includes a 1/3 18-inch-radius section, making the curved leg equal to an 18-inch-radius section.
Layout Applications
Use the Atlas 860 to add a passing track or siding to an HO railroad. It can replace a 9-inch straight section in a compact arrangement. When replacing an 18-inch-radius curved section with this snap switch, add a 1 1/2-inch straight section to the opposite side.
Related Track Resources
Pair it with HO Scale Atlas Code 100 track and browse Atlas Trains for compatible track-planning resources.
