{"product_id":"life-like-trains-n-gauge-power-loc-nickel-silver-left-hand-turnout","title":"Life-Like Trains N-gauge Power-Loc Nickel Silver Left Hand Turnout","description":"\u003cp\u003eLife-Like Trains was a prominent manufacturer of model trains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand accessories, particularly known for its N-gauge and HO-\u003cbr\u003escale products. The \"Power-Loc\" track system, introduced in the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elate 1970s, was designed for ease of assembly and reliable\u003cbr\u003eelectrical conductivity, featuring a \"snap-together\" mechanism.\u003cbr\u003eThis system aimed to simplify the process of building model\u003cbr\u003etrain layouts for hobbyists of all skill levels.\u003cbr\u003eNickel silver, an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc, was a popular\u003cbr\u003ematerial for model train tracks due to its durability, corrosion\u003cbr\u003eresistance, and excellent conductivity. The \"Power-Loc\" track,\u003cbr\u003eoften made with this material, was a significant development in\u003cbr\u003ethe N-gauge market, offering a more robust and user-friendly\u003cbr\u003ealternative to earlier track designs. These accessories are still\u003cbr\u003esought after by model railroad enthusiasts for expanding existing\u003cbr\u003elayouts or building new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swasey's Hardware \u0026 Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48307053330686,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2160\/9219\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-03082214.png?v=1780529396","url":"https:\/\/swaseys.com\/products\/life-like-trains-n-gauge-power-loc-nickel-silver-left-hand-turnout","provider":"Swasey's Hardware \u0026 Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}