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  1. R

    Looking for maintenance info - Kato N scale engine trucks

    I have been looking for tutorials for cleaning the trucks on engines. Having three cats, they have picked up quite a bit of fuzz in the wheels / gears. I have (2) Kato P42 Amtrak engines and (1) Kato ALC42 engine [all N scale] that need their wheels cleaned. I have not been finding much in the...
  2. R

    Power issue with track, engine problem or foreign debris?

    I hope I am in the correct forum for this issue. If not, please point me to the correct one. I have a Kato, N-scale, Amtrak P42 engine running it on an oval track (nothing fancy). As the engine travels the loop, the headlight flickers a fair amount while it stutters in its movement. Sometimes...
  3. R

    Kato Amtrak leads and cars - 45 degree issue

    I have a couple of Kato Amtrak P42's and one Kato ALC-42 leads along with Viewliner 1, Viewliner 2 and Superliner cars. None of it will pass through a Kato EP150-45l / 20-240 turnout without at least one axle derailing. In addition, I have tried to use Kato R117-45 / 20-176 curves in my...
  4. R

    Powering Kato Turnout control switches

    I have three or four Kato turnouts in my new layout with the Kato Turnout Control Switches (KAT24840). I understand the switches are DC powered and will not pull power from the Digitrax Zephyr DCC controller. I am not looking to getting into setting up decoders or converters - at least not yet...
  5. R

    Connecting Digitrax Zephyr Express to Kato Unitrack for first time

    I have a Digitrax Zephyr Express with my first Kato Unitrack layout. I want to connect the Kato Unijoiner to the Digitrax. Would I be correct that I have snip the plastic coupler off first and then connect the wires to the Rail A and Rail B terminals on the back of the Digitrax? Further...
  6. T

    Loksound for Kato 126-4014 BigBoy

    I was curious if anyone might know if the N scale Kato 126-4014 bigboy would use the Kato V5 direct for Kato? I ordered the engine today and wanted to collect the parts to do DCC sound for it. I usually use the 58741 but so far can’t locate specific info for that engine. Thanks!!
  7. C

    Kato N Scale ALC-42 lights won’t turn on. Using regular DC

    Hello- I just received the new Kato n scale ALC-42 locomotive with regular DC power. When I turned on the power of my layout for the first time running it, the front and rear lights didn’t turn on. I did install the optional Kato lighting kit for the engine bay after running it and those lights...
  8. Collector Canine

    My Current N Scale Collection

    Hello all! You all may remember me as "that one guy that barged in many months ago asking about toy train track." Since that post, I have amassed a (currently very small) model train collection. I bought a single lot on eBay towards the end of January and that's been my whole collection since...
  9. Guilford Railman

    Recommended Method for Weathering Kato Viaduct

    Before I adhere the track to my new micro layout, I want to weather the two small viaducts I have as part of the track plan. Any recommendations on the best method to do this?
  10. Guilford Railman

    What gauge wire should I use for DPDT momentary toggle controls?

    Wiring and electrical work is not my strong suit. I’m in the process of preparing to wire up two DPDT momentary toggle switches to my Kato turnouts. The max amps for the turnouts is 3 with a recommended .5 to .8 amps for powering each turnout. I’m utilizing a 1.5 amp 12V wall adapter to provide...
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    Kato EMD SD45
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    Kato N Scale SD70 CSX
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  13. Simplex & Eastern

    Simplex & Eastern

    Designed with Unitrack.
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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Plans
  14. Prarie Junction

    Prarie Junction

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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Plans
  15. Switcher's Paradise

    Switcher's Paradise

    Designed with Unitrack. Plan displays disconnected track in theory. The track connects properly in practice.
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    • Category: Track Plans
  16. Barlow's Option

    Barlow's Option

    Designed with Unitrack. Plan displays disconnected track in theory. The track connects properly in practice.
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  17. Broad Horizons Railroad

    Broad Horizons Railroad

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  18. Breor47

    Help Save a Kato?

    Hello all. I recently mentioned that I had a broken Kato locomotive on another thread. This locomotive has seen better days, and now suffers from a multitude of issues I haven't been able to fix. I'm 16, and only a casual modeler, so I don't have a quarter of the experience I know some of you...
    • Breor47
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    • breor kato n scale parts
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: N Scale
  19. J

    Power Needs for Complex Layouts

    I am planning a Kato N-Scale layout. My current plan is to use what I have purchased so far, the M1 Kato Master 1 Set, which has the Basic Oval and Power Pack; the V1 Kato Variation Mainline Siding Passing Set; plus the V6 Kato Outer Loop Set, which I want to purchase. Illustrations of how the...
    • johnmiller
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    • kato layout power power pack
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: N Scale
  20. J

    Kato Track Plans

    I have been trying to see if there is a good illustration showing all the available Kato trackplans. Well, I found it! And, it's on the back of the Kato M1 Master Set I just bought. This is very helpful for me, and I hope it is for you too. This photo is also available in full resolution on my...
    • johnmiller
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    • kato layout layouts n scale n scale starter
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    • Forum: N Scale




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