A couple of months ago, someone sent me a comment about one of my videos with a bridge. “Now you can blow up the bridge, like Gomez Addams.” I had not watched the 1960’s version of the Addams Family enough
Kato v2 with Assorted Variations
I added the Kato v2 set to my collection. The viaduct track comes with elevated piers in various heights. Alone, the v2 set can create a rectangle track with one side elevated high enough to run a second track under
v16 Ultimate Figure Eight
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
Kato Unitrack Reverse Loop
This is a small layout that took about 15 minutes to setup. All the track needed is in the picture below. It is a fun layout that permits two trains to easily travel between the inside and outside lanes. The
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