Atlas N Scale Track

Atlas N Scale track gives modelers three distinct track families to shop, and knowing which system you need makes finding the right pieces much easier.

• Code 55: Finer-profile rail with brown ties for modelers who put a higher priority on a scale-oriented track appearance.
• Code 80: Atlas's long-established N Scale track system with black ties and a broad range of track components.
• Code 65 True-Track: Track with simulated ballast roadbed already integrated beneath the rails.

From there, shop for the pieces your railroad actually needs, including Atlas N Scale flex track, sectional straights and curves, turnouts, switches, crossings, rerailers, rail joiners, transition track, and other track components. If you're expanding an existing layout, match the track code and geometry before buying additional sections.

Atlas N Code 55 track is the finer-looking option. Its smaller rail profile and finer brown ties give the track a more prototypical appearance, while the system includes sectional track, Super-Flex Track, rerailers, crossings, and multiple turnout configurations.

Atlas N Code 80 track takes the more traditional route. The system uses nickel-silver rail with black ties and includes Snap-Track, Super-Flex Track, straights, curves, crossings, switches, turnouts, wyes, rerailers, and other components. That range can be particularly useful when repairing or extending an existing Code 80 railroad.

One thing to watch with Code 55 is older equipment with deeper wheel flanges. Wheel compatibility should be checked when buying Code 55 track for a railroad that will run older N Scale locomotives or rolling stock.

Sometimes the easiest way to shop Atlas N track isn't by product family at all. It's by what you're trying to build.

• Super-Flex Track helps create custom curves and flowing track alignments.
• Sectional track provides fixed lengths and radii for predictable layout geometry.
• Turnouts and switches route trains into sidings, yards, industries, passing tracks, and branching lines.
• Crossings, rerailers and bumpers handle more specialized locations around the railroad.
• Rail joiners and related track accessories help connect and complete the trackwork.

Atlas has offered different turnout geometries across its N Scale systems, including left- and right-hand turnouts, wyes, curved turnouts, and numbered turnout sizes. Check the specific track code and dimensions rather than assuming one Atlas N switch will substitute for another.

Atlas N Scale True-Track is the roadbed-equipped choice. It uses Code 65 rail with simulated ballast roadbed, making it useful for modelers who want the track and roadbed combined rather than installing them separately.

Atlas has also produced transition track specifically for connecting Code 65 True-Track with Code 55 or Code 80. That gives builders a practical way to incorporate True-Track into a railroad using another Atlas N track system.

An established layout can turn one missing turnout or odd-length section into a surprisingly specific shopping list. Used Atlas N Scale track can be useful when you need an older switch, matching section, discontinued component, or a larger quantity of track without starting over with a different system.

Trainz inventory can include individual pieces as well as pre-owned Atlas N track lots, switches, turnouts, flex track, and other components as collections arrive. When buying used track, check the track code, item number, radius or turnout geometry, rail condition, joiners, switch operation, and exactly what's included.

What Atlas N Scale track systems are available?

Atlas offers N Scale Code 55, Code 80, and Code 65 True-Track product families, with different track components available within each system.

What is the difference between Atlas N Code 55 and Code 80?

Code 55 uses a finer rail profile and brown ties for a more scale-oriented appearance. Code 80 uses taller rail with black ties and is Atlas's traditional N Scale track system.

Does Atlas make N Scale flex track?

Yes. Atlas offers Super-Flex Track in its N Scale track lineup for modelers who need custom curves and track alignments.

Can I connect Atlas True-Track to Code 55 or Code 80?

Yes. Atlas has specific N Scale transition track for connecting Code 65 True-Track to Code 55 and another transition piece for Code 65 to Code 80.

Will older N Scale equipment run on Atlas Code 55?

Wheel compatibility should be checked. Older equipment with deeper wheel flanges can have clearance issues on finer Code 55 track and may require compatible replacement wheelsets.

Does Trainz sell used Atlas N Scale track?

When available, Trainz can have used and pre-owned Atlas N Scale track, including individual pieces, switches, turnouts, discontinued components, and track lots.