The Atlas #2801 is a pack of 12 N-scale telephone poles the classic trackside detail that instantly takes a layout from "toy train" to "miniature railroad." Mid-20th-century North American main lines lived alongside their lineside pole lines: signal circuits, dispatcher phone wires, telegraph, and later, signal repeater feeds all rode the same right-of-way as the trains.The poles are pre-molded with crossarms and insulators ready to plant; they accept Atlas's accessory pole wire (sold separately) if you want to actually string the lines. Even un-strung they're a strong silhouette in the scene.How to use Drill a small hole in the scenic base, dab in white glue or canopy glue, and press the pole in. Period correct from roughly 1900 through the 1970s; some railroads kept lineside pole lines into the 1990s. String simulated wire using EZ-Line, fine fishing line, or stretched Atlas accessory wire for a finished look. Combine with Atlas accessory N-scale buildings (#2826 viaduct, #2840 signal tower, #2841 station, #2843 roundhouse, #2848 Maywood Station) to build a complete trackside scene. Plant roughly every 100 scale feet (7-1/2") along the right of way for prototypical spacing. Specifications Scale: N (1:160) Type: Telephone / lineside utility poles Quantity: 12 poles per pack Material: Molded plastic with crossarms and insulators Brand: Atlas SKU / Item Number: 2801