Question about Kato N scale

[Dominion Atlantic]

Picked up a Kato N scale set last year and was hoping to set it up on a 6' x 30"" wide table. Well, the curve radii were quite wide, and it wouldn't fit on the table. If I were to go to a 45 degree turn, can someone tell me if that would fit on the table? Or is there some other sharper degree turn that I could use? I like the Kato track, doesn't seem to be too expensive, and shouldn't take up too much space. Not looking to pull anything longer than 40 foot cars in N scale.

Thanks.

Dominion Atlantic

 

[Mionerr]

It's not the degrees that's the problem, it's the radius. For 30 " wide table the largest radius would be 14" but a little less would be better. I don't know the available radii for the Kato Unitrack but there are some that will suit your purpose. Maybe 12" or 12 1/2"

 

[Dominion Atlantic]

Excellent. That gives me something to go by. Thanks very much!

 

[mavrick0]

Here's a good referance chart for you. http://www.katousa.com/N/Unitrack/g-single.html

I would suggest p/n 20-132 which is a 13 3/4" radius.

 

[railnut49]

Kato n scale curved track

Kato makes several radius curve pieces that work very well, the local hobby shop will have a bunch on and and you can look at them and decide what you want.
If all else fails use Atlas code 80 flextrack with a cork roadben. I use these and then add the connectors so I can hook right up to Unitrack. Works great to.

 

[Dominion Atlantic]

Thanks very much.