How to make your own lengths of Kato Unitrack

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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I have done a new how to for all the Unitrack guys who stress about having the proper length of track handy for a plan.

http://www.fiferhobby.com/html/how_to_make_your_own_lengths_o.html

Thanks , Mike

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Great tip! Thanks.

Alex

3

Thanks Alex , I plan to try to cut #6 turnouts next.

Mike

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i may be missing the point of this but what is wrong with the expansion track that is manufactured by Kato? In N-scale it is adjustable from 3 inches to 4.25 inches or something about that size.

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The expansion track is good for what it does, but it’s a tad fragile, and the mechanics that make it expandable also make it a potential trouble spot. And there are appearance issues as well. It might be good for a temporary solution, but I think the modification suggested by the OP would be better for a permanent layout.

In my experience, Kato’s track geometry is such that if you include turnouts in the layout, you end up needing a expansion piece. I think the turnouts are not exactly the same length as the standard straight sections.

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They look like a road crossing and you may not want that plus an added expense or that look.

They are however great for connecting modules.

Thanks , Mike