Kato is so easy for DCC which is what convinced me as being very new to the hobby. Electrics are not my strong suit so the easier the better. Cracking channel Roy.

I have been away from model railroading for 30 years and have decided to get back into the hobby. My previous layout was made with Atlas snap track and I had many problems with derailing at turnouts. I am planning a Kato Amherst 2005 layout which you have convinced me to use Kato track to build. I am not crazy about gluing track versus nailing but I guess I will have to get used to it. Your video on Kato track convinced me to go with Kato.

I live in japan and I like KATO tracks very much. I also like the KATO’s trains too!

I've been an active model railroader my whole life. I've built layouts with flex track and sectional track for well over 50 years. This Kato Unitrack system is just outstanding for all the reasons you mention. I'm spoiled now. It's amazing stuff and looks great right out of the box. I gave it a try after watching your dispatches and I'll never use anything else again. Thanks Roy!

I went with Kato Unitrack (and similar track in other scales, like Rokuhan for Z Scale) a few years ago. The main reason was it did not need to be soldered together like old flex track. I have very painful arthritis in my hands. Can no longer hold soldering tools steady enough to use flex track any more. I also liked Unitrack as the wiring is super simple and again did not require any soldering either. If it was not for this type of track, I wouldn’t been able to do any track work myself anymore. Thanks to your videos Roy, I seen ways to make Unitrack look good and more realistic by painting and ballasting it. Seeing how you did that was very helpful in making the move to Unitrack also.

Hi Roy! I'm like you. I love Kato Unitrack and use it exclusively. Although I haven't built my layout yet, I can still enjoy running my N scale trains whenever I want just by temporarily setting up my Kato Unitrack on the dining room table and then putting it away when I'm done. When I eventually build my layout, I will use Kato Unitrack just like how you've done. I agree with you about it being practically "bulletproof" in its reliability. I use Kato's #4 turnout as well as its wye turnout (which has same radius as #4 turnout), both without problems of any kind. Thanks for bring up this topic. It's an excellent one. -from Tom Pilling

My layout is completely Kato track with # 6 turnouts on the main and I have 3 # 4's for some tight industries which are working fine as only one or two cars travel thru this. I wouldn't recommend for yard ladders as I tried one in another layout and it was derailment central when pushing cars thru it, stay with # 6. Thanks to Mike Fifer for showing how to make Kato Flex track, it comes in handy in places. I love this track and recommend it highly, also you can cut your own length if need be, thanks to Mike showing how.

Your use of Unitrack as well as my desire to work T-Trak modules in my layout is a no brained on using it. Great video!

My 8yr son decided he wanted to build a train layout. I have no idea what I am doing. However, your videos among others' have made me feel more confident in doing this project with my son. I just ordered all our track for one of the Kato plans from their website. You convinced me unitrack was the way to go. Thank you for all the content you produce and helpful tips.

Kato all the way brother. I just recently sold all my Bachman track in favor of Kato.

Hi Roy, Yes, Kato makes great track components. They can be a great time saver for modelers to get a layout up and running quicker. On my layout, I use Atlas and Peco flex track along with Peco turnouts. I do however use Kato Unitrack in my locomotive display cabinets. Always enjoy your video updates. Mike

Thank you for the great video Roy! I am thinking of going with Unitrack on my next layout, this video helped make the decision for me. I like the idea of bulletproof track and Kato gives you that. Thanks again for sharing!

Great video, as someone who is just getting in to the hobby I have found KATO track to be very easy to use and convenient.

Excellent video. I am currently building my layout and it is exclusively Kato track with multiple #6 switches and 4 double crossovers and I run steam and diesel with no derailments. I love this stuff and like you, I am still making changes which is much easier than it was with my old cork roadbed and nailed track. Thank you for a great and well explained video

Roy all your videos are looking awesome keep up the great work you are spitting videos out faster than I can watch them

I have gone from armchair model railroading to building my n scale layout and Kato Unit rack has worked out great. Thanks for all your tips and videos. Patrick

Thank you sir, for this great video. I started in August this year with model railroading and Kato N Track. Much greetings from Zurich, Switzerland

Hello Roy. I'm using. Kato Unitrack myself on my new n Florida East Coast layout. I really like it. I'm really enjoying your videos. Please keep them coming.

I'm currently building my new N scale layout with Kato track. Love it so far. Simple to use and easy to make changes to the layout. No issues at all. It works great!

Hi Roy, I'm looking forward to seeing you via KZfaq when you get back from the States. I enjoyed this discussion on Kato track. I'm already committed to Peco flex track and hope I made the right decision. Wonderful meeting you and your wife at Steamtown. Dean from Minnesota

Thank you! I’m currently working on the bench work for my new HO scale layout! Since I watched your video, I’m seriously considering Kato Unitrack over the Atlas Code 100, with cork roadbed and also plan on painting and ballasting it! I also just discovered the Kato ready made automatic crossing gates with the grade crossing and all! It has signal lights and sound! I love it!! Great video! I subscribed to your channel! Thanks again! Happy model railroading!! 🚂

I agree with everything you said about kato unitrack..I have used it back when it came out and will again now as I am back into the hobby..I also like the signals that kato has and the crossing gates are awesome..I have the kato sound box and am very happy with it..

Thx for these videos! I learn so much! I'm just starting out but I have heard others say kato is the best and I plan on using it!

Hi Roy. I completely agree with your oppinion about KATO unitrack! As you know, I'm using it myself on my layout. When painted and ballasted it looks great to me. My turnouts are all dcc controlled and I cutted and hided the original switch lever with a strip of styrene and ballast. And you made great progress on your layout! I really like it! Hope that I'm able to upload a video of my progress soon. Best regards from Switzerland. Daniel

I agree with the number 4 points I need to change all mine to number 6 points. Brilliant video love the layout

Very infomative,thinking of trying on my next layout.Thanks

Roy.......Just discovered your videos yesterday. So enjoy and appreciate you sharing your experiences. You have a great layout. I'm on the same journey as you, just years behind you. Your insights and guidance are so helpful. My layout includes a lot of super-elevated track, and is based on the Clinchfield, Southern, and ET&WNC Railroads (Johnson City TN). My table work is very similar to yours with double deck staging yards about 8" vertically apart. Within a few weeks, I'll have the staging yards operational. One of the mainline loops is already operating with a run of 140 feet. And.....a train ran miraculously with only one power feed across all 140 feet, albeit with the outlying section being slower. I've been amazed at the quality of Kato N Unitrack. I'm experimenting with some #4 switches in my staging yards, so will keep you updated on how it is working, or not working. Since I also am modeling a coal region, I'm also using coalporters for my CSX/NS trains when I'm operating in the 1990s mode, and have the same experience with the first car derailing and coupling. Otherwise, they are superb. I hope to some day to return the favor and share a new insight or idea with you. Thank you!

Hi Roy. Great video! The use of Kato Unitrack on your layout looks very realistic. I started my N scale collection back in 2003 with a couple of Bachmann train sets. Their E-Z Track is... okay. During a trip to a hobby shop (in '03 or '04) I decided to experiment with Kato Unitrack. I was pleased with the results and have been buying and using Unitrack ever since.

I am new to the hobby - 3 months - and have decided on being exclusive to UniTrack. Running DC only at the moment. For me it's the flexibility of revising track designs on the fly. Also, I don't have the patience to learn wiring techniques associated with DCC I use #2 (wye) and #6 turnouts exclusively. Reason:heard too much about #4 issues. Taking that by faith. My niche is designing 36x48 layouts that have have both operational and running interest. I have found many variations that work very well and don't believe that I'll have irritating limitations to deal with. Cost is a slight issue but there are occasional sales both retail and estate that have provided low cost material. Appreciate the Evanston videos that have given me excellent guidance and ideas. Now it's on to learning the MRR lingo.

Thanks Roy, I'm just getting into the hobby and have settled on N-scale because of space constraints. I also think I'll use Kato track. Your thoughts have been most helpful. ...And I love the hat! Glad to see the Nittany Lions back in the swing of things again. Steve M

Kato Unitrack looks like the way to go. I've been modeling in N scale since I was 5 (now 24) and have always planned layout with code 55 flex track, #6 and #8 turnouts as well but to he honest, after building so many layouts and then having to take then down, unitrack is starting to sound way to good. I've been spoiled by all the flex track and perfect looking stuff that I start to forget the point of all of it which is operation. Looks mean nothing when your operation isn't as good looking as the track itself. After spending months just laying cork roadbed, then laying track and soldering feeders, I'm honestly willing to overlook the uniform and toy like shape of the roadbed. When all you have to do is snap it together l, lay it down and hook it up, it cant get much better then that.

Ho Roy am just starting out with Kato track and am finding it great, thanks for your videos, truly inspirational!👍🇦🇺🇬🇧😎Max.

Thanks for sharing Roy. I am thinking of giving it a try.

I have decided to try out KATO Unit track for a layout, going to buy a basic set then make my decision to commit fully to KATO or to stick with Peco. After watching many episodes of your layout construction, I see it fit to give it a go. Thanks Roy

I like working with Kato track! It works great, has lots of radius options, and is very robust. Great video.

Hello. I am a Japanese model railway enthusiast. I recently had the opportunity to review some of your older videos in order. I also use KATO's UNITRACK. In fact, when KATO was founded, it received OEM supply from Atlas for railway tracks and sold them in Japan, then switched to in-house production and eventually developed the Unitrack. It is said that this is why the standard for a straight line is 124 cm (5 inches). The spacing between double tracks is also derived from the width of Atlas STANDARD SWITCHE. Sorry for the automatic translation. I look forward to seeing many of your videos in the future.

I have both N and Ho Kato track layouts. I like it very much.Switch machines work great.

I'm using Kato track on my layout and I love it!

Great video and agree, starting out years ago with atlas and peco track and Evan though I'am in small layouts 2x4 or shelf I had trouble from the start especially with track joiners, then saw kato track and saw mike fifer treating up his track and switching to kato and thought hey I give it a try and I'am so glad I did, now at 60 + years and living in a mobile home with wife space is an issue but with kato track I can make any design I like, I would like to see kato come out with a 12 inch straight track but if not no bother because now I have 3 loves in my life, my wife my cat and my kato track ( glad I got them in the right order) no mater what they say about kato negatively all I say don't knock it till you try it , keep up the great work can't wait for next video

Roy thanks for yet another great video. Usually I agree with you and your observations, but not this time. I find that Kato Unitrack appears to me to be toy like and suffers from a somewhat limited application. Which is why I use Peco flex track and points. It allows me complete freedom in the design of my layout and provided you have reasonable skills in laying the track I find it is very reliable. The other factor for me is the cost associated with the track and accessories that are needed and also the availability of the full range of Unitrack. I do appreciate the work Roy that you have put into your layout and agree that you have done a very good job with Unitrack but it just isn't for me.Thanks again Neil W.

Ha ha ha...I have had a 20 year break myself. 🤔😂😂😂👍👍😎 used Kato Unitrack, weatherd the rails, ballasted some areas, and was all on styrofoam sheets...20 years ago. I always thought Kato Unitrack was great track. Easy to make gradual curves as you said. Your layout is just outstanding 👍👍👍😎😎. Most track is up in the attic...man, you have me thinking🤔🤔🤔😃😃😎😎👍👍

Thanks so much for the info on the Kato Track. Mike

Great video, Roy. However, anyone considering using Kato Unitrack should look first at Tomix Finetrack. Tomix is also a Japanese manufacturer, but unfortunately their products are not so widely available outside Japan, unlike Kato. In many ways the Tomix track is preferable. By having a lower ballast profile, it looks better in my opinion. There is a much wider range of turnouts, such as double slips, three-way points, curved points, and of course a scissors crossover. Like Kato, the turnouts have the switch machines embedded in the ballast depth, but with the added advantage over Kato of being able to slide out the machine (for maintenance or replacement) without disturbing the track. There is a wide selection of curve radii too. Availability is the issue here, although mail order from Japan is an option.

My good comments everyone. Roy, I am just now getting into the hobby. I owned a Tyco HO set (simple oval) many years ago, but did not do much with it. I just bought the N scale Kato M2, a Micro Trains N scale loco with a B unit and some rolling stock. Put all on two closer doors (Lol), and it all works really nice. We will be moving this summer, small two Bdrm apt., but I’d like to add more variety to my M2 ASAP. Please advise if and when you can, thanks for your video and clear explanations; especially since I don’t have much knowledge about electricity, etc.

Looks like this is available in the UK, so worth considering if I take up the hobby again.

Thx so much for the video. I know nothing about trains. My hobby showed up this xmas. It started with a train for the the tree,,,,,,,and now I have a Kato M1 with a V2 on the way, Needless ti say I am overwhelmed. Ive spent 4 days in a track plan but I just cant do it. Is there anyway you can help me with an L shaped table top HCD track plan? Ive got kato and using the Anyrail s/w. I just cant seem to make an L. So I was thinking reverse loop...but thats a little outta my scope too lol. Any help would be great

If you do the math, you'll see Kato Unitrack is not much more expensive than flex track with cork roadbed, and as you stated, Kato does not need the added expense of solder, flux, and soldering gun. The elimination of soldering is worth the slight price jump to some people. Rivet counters will not like the Japanese tie spacing, and that's fine for perfectionists. Nothing wrong with that at all. By the way, the people at Model Railroader Magazine call it "CAH-to", and I would imagine they have spoken with the Japanese people who make it, so I would trust their pronunciation. Nice video. You explained it well. Oh, one more thing: I agree. You gotta love those under-track switch machines and the plug-n-play wiring.

Hey Roy, Great video!! I'm not a fan of KATO track. I used cork roadbed and atlas flextrack on the first layout I put together. However, now I seem to be teetering on the choice between using PECO flex track,,or going with fastracks and hand laying track and constructing turnouts myself. I can do either and I will choose. I can't really put my finger on as to why I am not a fan of it but, Your layout looks great, and if You are happy with KATO, then I am happy for You!!!

A 30 year gap for me also Roy! I returned to the hobby only in January this year and I only have room for a 4 x 3 ft layout. I had read about Kato track but initially I stuck to what I used before i.e. Peco code 80. I soon became dissatisfied with it and changed to Kato. I'd like to pick up on a point you made in the video about people complaining that Kato is expensive. My layout using Peco was basically a double oval with a couple of sidings and a long branch line that ran around the perimeter to a tiny second station at the end of the branch. It incorporated 6 points (turnouts). In changing to Kato I replicated the layout as nearly as possible, since I was happy with the operational possibilities it gave me. My Kato layout incorporates 4 number 6 points and the double crossover. I Spent roughly £250 on the Kato track and controller. The Peco track was around £130 plus £70 for a Smartswitch and power supply with its ability to operate 4 of the points (leaving me to change the other 2 manually). So, for my extra £50 I've got all my longer and more gently curving turnouts all under control. I also have locomotives that seem happier running on the larger radius 282 and 315mm curves. I've adjusted the layout a couple of times in minor ways, since I was able to do so easily, whereas I was avoiding altering details on the Peco track because of the aggravation involved in doing so. It seems there is a 50 percent wiring reduction under the baseboard too! And by the way....not a drop of solder in sight!!! Neither are there any track pins or glue holding the track down. I have about half a dozen strategically placed one inch pieces of double sided tape holding the track in vunerable places. I'm sure that laying ballast and grass around the edges will 100 percent secure it. I'm using the Kato controller only to operate the turnouts. I have an NCE Powercab for running my locomotives under DCC. If I may, I'll finish with a known fact about the double crossover. When I got mine, I thought it was faulty. Three of the four blades would flip open or close but the fourth would sometimes stop part way. The trick is to move the turnout switch deliberately slowly. Don't ask me why it works, it just does! The single switch is in effect operating 4 point motors at the same time. Best regards....Alec.....A Kato convert!

Hi Roy, you mentioned using some switch kat on your yard, I use nce cab throttle and on some of my turnouts I use switch kat and use toggles to switch I also can use it on throttle but I like the toggle, I think you will in joy useing them when it comes time, keep up the great videos

Thanks Roy.. I'm thinking about selling what's left of my ho stuff and going to Kato..thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.. Lance

interesting video Roy. I am in HO scale but before I built my current layout I had picked up a bunch of HO Kato Unitrack during a closeout at a local hobby shop. I found the HO verson to be about the nicest sectional track around. In HO they use Code 83 rail and it doesn't look bad (especially with painting, weathering and ballasting. There are a few problems with HO Unitrak. First is the cost, second is the limited line, HO scale Unitrak has only about 50% of the selection available in N Scale. That is because Kato's corporate sales effort is in N Scale. The US HO scale market is an after thought to Kato (but they DO make some nice items). The last issue is the fixed radii, but that is common to all sectional track systems. I like to use transitions in my curves, and sometimes like the "flow" you can get with flex track. That's just one person's preferences though. Overall, if Kato made more HO scale items, I would be sorely tempted to use that on a full layout..

I have started using this track system and have a problem with the fit between rails with double main lines tracks. My engines will stop dead as it hits the joined pieces as there is a tiny lip up between the joined rails. That lip catches the front steps on Scale Trains engines and or Kato engines. All the joiners are on correctly on the double track. I can see I will have to go around the layout feeling for these lips and I guess I'll have to grind the lip away so it is a smooth transition between the track pieces. have you had this problem and how did you solve it?

Great video, thank you for your information on Kato track. I’m a HO guy but I’m starting to work on a N scale layout . I’m thinking Kato is a good way to go.

Hi Roy! Being from Philadelphia, my n scale track and rolling stock have been primarily , until recently, Bachmann . This Christmas , I received a Kato Amtrak Phase 1 SDP40F passenger set with Unitrack. So far, the Unitrack seems to work well and I'm considering buying a track expansion kit. I'm a little disappointed with the Bachmann E Z turnouts so maybe I'll try some Unitrack #6 turnouts as you suggest. Thank You and happy railroading !!

I went to my Train shop a Couple of Weeks ago And surprisingly Found some Kato Started to Lay Some Bachmann And some Kato. Tell ya what her Layout is Gonna be very good looking when Done. I Have Been withBachmann And soon Maybe Powerloc Soon.

Hi thanks for the video, am seriously thinking of going kato and would like to use all number 6 turnouts, I thought I could see a double crossover on your layout and if so what are your thoughts on it re reliability. I would be using mainly steam locos which I believe are more prone to derailment but it is a useful configuration Thanks Steve

My Kato N scale trains & locomotives run on Kato track. Kato track is what I found to be better than other brands of track. There isn’t much of a price difference between Kato, Bachman, Atlas when it comes to N scale tracks. I’ll be buying some bumper track, left & right handed switches as well as double track sections as my planned layout will be double track.

Roy, First let me say how much I enjoy your videos. You have been an inspiration to me as I am in the planning stages of my N-Scale layout. I have watched many videos and reviews of all the brands of track that are available, and Kato seems to be the choice of many serious modelers. I have a question though. In looking at the various components that Kato offers, specifically track and electrical connections, is there any literature that you know exists that addresses what connection goes to a specific Kato component ? It seems that Kato has many components that are connection specific. Also, Kato seems to offer its electrical connections typically in 35" lengths. How did you manage to run power on your layout to components greater than the lengths Kato provides? I have not seen any extensions offered by Kato that would power layout components at 50" lets say. Not being too handy in the electrical side of things, I do no want to get in the habit of splicing wires and removing Kato connections in order to increase the distance of a particular connection but if that is my only option, o well.

Can you show how you wired the layout underneath

Kato track is so reliable because it related to the way of Japanese playing the model railroad. Since the living space in Japan (same as most of the Asian countries), most of the Japanese will plug the tracks together when they play the model railroad in every single time and dismantle it afterward. Therefore, they have same joiner design in Unitrack of Kato and Fine Track of Tomix.

Just getting into N Scale and couldn't decide on track... But I saw the crossing signal and I was sold.. just got my first oval of Kato unitrack. Now to figure out a layout plan. But I think I'll stick with Kato track. Nice Video.. Thanks

I have a question, and that is can I run Kato trains on E-Z Track? And if they can or cant can Kato trains couple to other train cars from other companies. I have a Kato ES44AC and I don't want to buy the coal-porter hoppers, I want individual cars and Bachman sells that, if you have the answer thanks so much, and 1 more question, you know how theres different MM's of track like 298MM or 398MM, does that matter if I get curve tracks that are 298MM and my straights are 297MM?

Like the video. I also us Kato Unitrack. The only difference is I will never paint it or ballast it. And I never will use scenery.

like your kato track. I used the bachman e z track. some times i wish i would have kept it going in stead of going to flrx track.. well good point is,, goes together and a part easy enough,, so can set it up any where.

Great video Roy! All I have right now is a loop of HO scale Bachmann EZ track. Everything I have seen and heard indicates Kato is the way to go. Thanks for the #6 turnout info! I actually think the track out of the pack looks pretty good without modification. As for cost, why not the best?

nice video! I might use kato track if I build another layout one day. it looks ok once painted and ballasted I think.

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Hello Roy. First may I say your videos are super informative and well done. I just recently returned to the hobby and I find your videos very inspirational. I currently use Atlas track on my layout. I am planning on building a new layout and was considering using the Kato Unitrack on my next one, my question is this. Can you run two trains independently on the layout using Kato track and two separate power supplys? Similar to two train operation on my Atlas track now using Atlas selectors that power each individual locomotive using Atlas Selectors for Cabs A & B? Thank you. I currently run DC.

Kato or flex tracks are one of those questions without a right answer. I used a lot of it for hidden staging when building a very large commercial layout. It saved a lot of time by avoiding installing switch machines for the numerous turnouts. Because of space limitations it was preferable to have surface mounted switch machines and the design and reliability of the Kato turnouts were an obvious choice. Because of the complexity of the visible layout a number of changes were made in staging and it was easy to try a variety of solutions with Unitrack. All of that said, I chose to use flex track for visible track on that layout as I have for all other layouts I've built. Budget is an important reason. Track appearance is important to me. For that reason I use code 55 track. Kato is not available in code 55. Even though there is a variety of sizes and radii available I find it can be tedious trying to come up with track sections which fit and they start dictating the track planning rather than the other way around. And although weathering and other techniques can minimize the cosmetic limitations of Unitrack, the difference is apparent to me. I've just begun my first TTrak module and of course am using Unitrack for the module. I will experiment there with applying the ballast and weathering techniques practiced by you and Mike Fifer.

Good Morning Roy... again, another really great video. This particular conversation is very insightful. I too am on the fence. I've built two N scale layouts and both have been completely Atlas flex with Atlas turnouts. I am considering a third and probably my last in the somewhat near future in a room 12x20'.. I am also considering going double deck. I like what you and others have done with the staging on a lower level. The more I see Kato..the better I like it. I have written Mike Fifer in the past for his take on using it and was very pleased with his comments as I was your's in this current video. For me it seems the big hang up may be the price.. I have two questions for you. Do you have a ball park figure on what you have spent so far in track on your layout? And two..and I don't remember if I asked Mike this or not..I'm thinking not because I certainly don't remember getting an answer.. Do you know why Kato does not manufacture longer straight sections..say even 18"..let alone longer as you easily find in flex track? thank you for your video's Roy.. always a pleasure .. Tom

Roy nice video!

hi Roy... i agree with you Kato is pretty much Bullitt proof... as you mentioned the #6 turnouts are in my opinion not good for a yard... if i were to use them in my yard i would probably loose 5 track... the cost would be another factor of not using them... any how i'm glad you like them & have had no problems... thank for sharing.. vinny

If you're keeping the lower rail yard lighted all the time...why now put a back drop there too? Maybe just a black backdrop, to hide the window curtain?

Hi Roy .I discover your videos this week and I like to see it ; I'm French and i appreciate you speak slowly, that i can understand easily i've a question about your superelevated track on helix ; which radius did you use (481/447 or 414/381,? ) i 've seen you regreat your helix but are you happy with superelevated track (visual of course but about derailment ?) thanks

One limitation with Kato Unitrack is the limited number of lengths (of straight sections) and angles (of curved sections), however it's possible to remove a piece of molded roadbed from the middle of a section, then slide one of the remaining pieces of roadbed to touch the other remaining piece, and then trim the rails to create a custom section. After leaving the hobby for 15 years, I'm experimenting with HO Unitrack for a shelf layout, but as of 2024, HO still only has one crossing angle available (90 degrees), which is annoying.

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Great information. Is it safe to say the Kato Unitrack turnouts are DCC friendly?

Roy, how did you glue the Kato to the roadbed?

I use Kato Unitrack and love it easier to ballast and finalize and later modify and I use #4 turnouts Some in yard some are power routing where I am parking engines while others are non power routing. I also use it the isolate my programing track. I found I had to use A file on the points of older #4's to ensure faultless reverse movements in the yard.

Kato track is rugged and reliable. It also simplifies some tasks. I used it for large hidden staging yards on a public display layout because reliability was a top priority. It is possible to achieve realistic flowing track with Kato.. I have found, however, that some modelers either fail to notice or attempt to fudge a little on alignment and force connections which leads to derailments. But I feel Kato track is too expensive for a medium to large layout. I find it is easy to make modifications to flex track so long as it hasn't been ballasted. I'm also more concerned with matters of appearance. I see the rail and molded roadbed as very out of scale. The solution is to disguise the track in an attempt to divert any attention from the track. To me, rails are an important part of railroads. So I use weathered Railcraft code 55 track. I do use Atlas code 55 turnouts because I feel they have more rugged construction and are simpler to wire.

Honestly, Kato track is one of the best things to happen for model railroading ever. The only place I will use flex is in situations where i want unballasted, somewhat neglected looking track, such as on industrial spurs, around coal mines, and so on, or where I have no option but to handlay a turnout due to some limitation.

I am going to making a new layout at my new house I am going to be doing n scale and will be running it around my celling should I use the track that you are using for the turns and straight track

Are your #6 turnouts working fine with your dcc?

Dear sir, I understand from calls to Kato USA the name is pronounced "cot oh". I am an avid user of the Kato Unitrack; my railroad is in storage and I have at least 850 section which attest to the fact I am pleased with it.

Roy, do you recommend #4 or # 6 turnouts for rail yards

Thank You Roy for Your quick response!: Glad to hear everything is alright! Have You seen or heard about the Boomer Dioramas Channel? This guy builds everything from scratch!! His from Canada! Great Talented modeler!

Yep, Kato track costs more than most other brands, but when you consider the cost of adding roadbed to the others, Kato is not that much more expensive. The higher cost, IMHO, is also nullified by reliability and electrical superiority. AND, your ballast work makes it look terrific, Roy.

Have some, and yes, they are easy and trouble free. Cost was an issue, so when I began, I ended up with Atlas. The snap switches are unreliable and derail or stall constantly. It's been a good 8 years since I've done anything with my layout due to this. I'd like to switch, I just can't justify the price (12 switches).

Any chance to Combine Kato And Bachman together on Any table.

Can you use a Bachmann power pack with Kato unitrack?

A piece of atlas flex track is 5.95USD. Is kato unitrack really worth it even on a budget?? I'm starting a layout and I would like to spend more money on locos (Kato locomotives are expensive.) Than track. It does take longer to install but I have far more time than money. -Ian

You may know more as you're in N scale, but do you know of any companies that produce N-Scale Canadian Steam Locos... I don't have a layout at present and am just making conciderations for future but as most of the Locomotives I would want to run are Canadian Steam I Haven't found anyone making them in N scale, I have only seen some in HO... and since I don't have a layout yet I am not married to any single scale but I have lesser space so If I could go N I could get more layout in using N.

Hi Roy..How do you clean your Unitrack?

Sounds good to me. ...

Can kato go to regular standard track

Do you use dcc

I've been considering using a combination of Kato Unitrack (in Swamp/Marsh Areas, and where the Track needs to raised more), and Peco Set Track & Streamline: I'm using CODE 80. There are parts where I'll need to use Flex Track, due to the design of those parts. After watching this Video, you may have convinced me to use more KAT than I had planned to use: I plan to use a mix of Wooden & Concrete Ties, but I wasn't aware until now, that KATO Unitrack was available with Concrete Ties. I guess I could carve out the Base Foam where I don't want the track to be that high (although that would be a bit awkward to obtain a smooth surface, unless I placed a thin layer of fine ballast as a bed for the track) ... Or I could just Build Up the Ground Cover (Soil/Gravel) slightly.

When going to n scale Different strokes different folks.

I say KAY-Toe because the O at the end makes the A strong. That’s just what I was told in school. Yeah doesn’t really matter I suppose.