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  1. Amtrak47

    Kato ho scale Amtrak Superliners

    Selling my lot of Kato Amtrak ho scale Superliners in phase III. I have 5 coaches and 2 sleepers, all different numbers. 4 cars have been custom numbered. Selling all 7 cars for $560 or will sell separately for $80 per car. All cars are in excellent condition and come in their original boxes...
  2. G

    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?
  3. G

    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...
  4. chadbag

    SOLD: KATO JR East Resort Train Shiki-Shima, 10-1447, NIB, N-scale

    SOLD Description: New, un-opened: * KATO 10-1447 Train Suite Shiki-Shima (NIB) This is the JR East Shiki-Shima resort train done by KATO in a special 2-case set. N-Scale The Resort Train Shiki Shima is like a cruise train on steriods. It runs special "cruises" around Japan in style and...
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    Kato EMD SD45
    • Hunter2678
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
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    Kato N Scale SD70 CSX
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    • csx kato n scale
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  7. Simplex & Eastern

    Simplex & Eastern

    Designed with Unitrack.
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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Planning and Design
  8. Prarie Junction

    Prarie Junction

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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Planning and Design
  9. 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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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Planning and Design
  10. 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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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Planning and Design
  11. Broad Horizons Railroad

    Broad Horizons Railroad

    Designed with Unitrack.
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    • kato n plan scale small track unitrack
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    • Category: Track Planning and Design
  12. 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
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    • Forum: N Scale
  13. 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
  14. 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
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: N Scale
  15. J

    Hello from the Memphis Area!

    My name is John Miller, and I'm from Olive Branch, Mississippi. It is a suburb of Memphis, just across the Tennessee/Mississippi state line. I have various model trains of different guages: N, HO, O and G. Because space is limited, and I want to make the most of it, I want to make a nice little...
  16. C

    Are Kato and Micro-Trains couplers compatible?

    I'm getting back into N scale modeling after a break of about 10 years. My rolling stock is primarily Micro-Trains cars. I just got a new DCC Kato ES44AC locomotive today. I put it on a small switching layout I have set up at home and it moves around fine. The problem is that it won't couple to...
  17. G

    need info on kato santa fe 4-8-4 with 3762 on tender

    hi-i'm new to n scale and recently acquired the above mentioned locomotive-it apparently is a dcc unit-barely familiar with dcc but based on what i've read that is correct. it supposedly has a bad wire from decoder to brush motors?-i only have dc controlled units presently-and am looking to find...
  18. conrail @ the sanding tower

    conrail @ the sanding tower

    My first photo's @ Sebring MRRC
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    • conrail kato sd45 sd80mac
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  19. 0041

    0041

    Amtrak 391 West rounds a curve past the Fuerst Matthes Papermill, heading into the upper helix.
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    • amtrak ho kato scale
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    • Category: Mountains and Rural Areas
  20. break

    break

    • WT fan
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    • hints kato paint scratchbuild terminal turnouts westport
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    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes




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