Kato engine shed

[whoppit]

Hi guys, have built a kato diesel shed and made it with the larger central section between the doors, I bought a unitram 40-021 street track conversion track to run tracks into the shed, however they still arent far enough apart to enter the shed, how can I get the right trackage to fit?

Any ideas?

[Densha]

Maybe post a pic? I sort of understand what you're trying to say, but it's a bit vague in only words. As they say: a picture tells more than 1000 words. ;)

Edited December 16, 2014 by Densha

[whoppit]

the unitram 40-021 streetrack conversion track

[Densha]

What if you put the wall thingy on the door side to the sides? Just like here: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10003186ez/100/1

For 49.5mm track spacing (which will work with the wall in the center) I think you can use two R481 curves in an 'S-curve'.

[Mudkip Orange]

Two R481's will result in 33mm spacing, the same as your conversion track.

 

The way you assembled the shed, you need 49.5mm spacing. This is obtained by using two R718 curves. The simplest way to do that is to have a "#6" switch and then a 718 that drops back off it.

[whoppit]

Cheers, will go with the number 6 turnout and a 718, thanks guys

[Densha]

If you want to go from single track to 49.5mm spacing Mudkip is right. But if you want to go from Unitrack spacing to 33mm spacing you need the two R481's. I don't know if you have a Unitrack layout or not.

[katoftw]

You can use:-

 

#6 turnout + R718-15 curve

#4 turnout + S64 + R481-15 curve

Wye turnout + R249-15 curve + R249-15 curve

 

All will give you 49.5mm track spacing.

[cteno4]

Nice thing with that model you can always rebuild it to 33 easily.

 

Jeff

[gerryo]

Thanx Guys.

 

I had just logged on to ask the same question. It sure pays to have you people around.

 

Gerry.