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Working with N scale Kato Unitrack

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Posted by DSchmitt on Monday, May 9, 2016 9:34 AM

T-TRAK modules use Kato Unitrack   http://www.t-trak.org/index.html

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 9, 2016 8:57 AM

I built a mini-modular layout using Kato Unitrack and I simply nailed the track to the subroadbed. You have to drill out the holes first.

You don´t need to solder the joints as they are designed for maximum connectivity. The connection is pretty rigid, but can be disconnected with a gentle pull. Kato Unitrack is also designed to be taken apart and re-assembled, soldering the joints is utter nonsense!

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Posted by gatrhumpy on Monday, May 9, 2016 8:43 AM

I use Unitrack on my N scale layouts. I secure it using caulk as well, but you could use regular white glue if you want to. I also solder the rail joints together for maximum electrical contact flow.

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Working with N scale Kato Unitrack
Posted by Maurice on Monday, May 9, 2016 8:20 AM

Are any of you using Kato N scale Unitrack? If so, can you give any tips? How difficult is it to disconnect if you decide to modify a plan later on? I am plannig a simple loop with a couple of sidings as a way to ease back out of the armchair. MR Editors seem to like caulk for securing Unitrack to teh baseboard. What are you using? 

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