I have used the v16 Kato set in several of my recent layouts. This variation is the largest radius double track set from Kato. It fits nicely on a four foot wide table. This week I added turnouts on all
v14 and v16 with Extras
I am back in the sunroom with a new 4×8 layout. Last week I had essentially unlimited space on the floor in our new room. This week, I am back in the sunroom. The picture below shows what the sunroom
Easter Train 2021
I do not get to use the “new room” very often, but this Easter is one of those times. I used most of my track to make a giant layout. Normally, I keep stacks of similar pieces bundled with rubber
One Long Single Track
My last few layouts have been different combinations of the v11 and v16 Kato variant sets. Before I started with something fresh, I wanted to try a small adjustment that would turn the combo into a single lane, very long
Kato Unitrack v11 & v16 with Overpass and Reverse Loop
Last week I did a 4×10 layout using the v11 and v16 sets. The biggest problem with the layout was moving a train from the outside track to the inside track, which is where the reverse loop was located. This
Kato Unitrack v11 & v16 with a Reverse Loop
This layout combines the Variation 11 and Variation 16 sets to make a double-double track loop. The two sets with no extras are designed to fit together like this. Here is the SCARM file for the combination of the standard
4 x 10 Three Lane Layout with Reverse Loop
This is a simple layout that is a lot of fun. With three lanes there is a lot of space for multiple trains running at the same time. The reverse loop permits the inside train to reverse direction. With two
4 x 10 Four Track Layout
I wanted to create a layout that was as long as possible, but not have any overpasses. On the 4 x 10 table, I started with a loop of two lanes going all the way around. I added a turnout
Ten Lanes for Three Tracks
I think this is the limit for a 4 x 8 layout. I have more than 169 feet of track in this layout. It’s all Kato Unitrack DC with three separate tracks. On each edge there are nine lanes with
Double Decker
I change my layout often. Nothing is permanent. I purchased three pieces of pegboard and use those as a base. They offer a good flexibility in how large I can arrange my layout and are very inexpensive. My last layout