NP2626 Is Kato Uni-track and Atlas Tru-track the same thing?
Is Kato Uni-track and Atlas Tru-track the same thing?
NP 2626 "Northern Pacific, really terrific"
Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association: http://www.nprha.org/
Hi Derek,
The Mount Coffin and Columbia is an awesome small modelrailroad.
However you need access to three sides and together with the detachable staging cassette the total space requirement is rather large.
Mr MC Fujiwara handlaid some, if not all, of his turnouts, so building this layout with standard pieces of snaptrack might turn out pretty difficult. You should be able to allow more space to your project when using Kato track.
The 9" minimum radius is very limiting to the kind of cars and engines that can be used. The question if this layout is really the best choice for some-one who is already intimidated remains open, at least to me.
With a 11,25 minimum radius and #5 turnouts you would need a 5x3 bench.
Wish you luck
Paul
If you wish to mix the Kato track with "standard" tracks like Atlas or Peco flex and sectional track there is an adapter section available.
Reasons for connecting the brands include an open deck bridge, special trackwork, expanding the layout with "standard" track".
The adapter is not needed.
I connect the brands by removing the Kato connecter (it's a snap fit) and using standard rail joiners.
Another modeler puts a Kato connecter on the second rail, and removes removes several ties from the "standard" track so it fits into the Kato connecter.
I tried to sell my two cents worth, but no one would give me a plug nickel for it.
I don't have a leg to stand on.
I built my mini-modular N scale layout using Kato Unitrack. Like most (or all) track with integrated roadbed, it has a plastic look to it, but with a little work, it can be improved a lot.
I spray-painted the track in a dark brown color and re-ballasted it carefully.
Kato Unitrack, both N and HO, is an excellent product. It is the best of the tracks with built in roadbed.