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Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 14 Sep 2020, 12:58
by A_RMRP_Planner
Hello everyone,

I am working on designing a triple Kato Unitack loop, but I can't find the Kato HO Unitrack interchange crossover track pieces in the database, such as the HV4 being 3-114. Any idea why this is? Or do I have to create one using basic turnouts?

Re: Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 16 Sep 2020, 09:23
by RailModeller Support
Hi there!

Kato Unitrack HV4 looks like a set of individual tracks -
do you have the individual part numbers of the articles in the set?

Cheers,
Jan

Re: Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 20 Sep 2020, 01:00
by A_RMRP_Planner
I am afraid not Jan, that's what I am trying to find out, so I make sure each side is even. I did find out the numbers for the two points but not the straight pieces.

Re: Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 21 Sep 2020, 05:48
by RailModeller Support
Got it!
So according to https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10147590 the Unitrack HV4 set (#3-114) includes
  • No. 6 electric points (left) × 2,
  • S94 × 2 auxiliary straight line,
  • S149 × 2 straight lines

I've recreated the set in RailModeller Pro according to this description and it looks good:

HV4 in RailModeller with individual tracks
HV4 in RailModeller with individual tracks
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Kato Unitrack HV4
Kato Unitrack HV4
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Hope this helps,
Jan

Re: Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 10 Dec 2020, 23:39
by A_RMRP_Planner
Hey Jan,

Sorry for the late reply. It worked and thanks for your help. I am working to create a large loop of Kato Unitrack pieces that contains 34", 31", 28", 26" and 24" inch radius curves. Think of it as a supersized horseshoe curve. I am having trouble finding the right pieces to line up from the switches to each of the curves. Think you could help me out please? Here is a screen grab off what it looks like.

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Re: Cannot find Kato Unitrack interchange Track in Database.

Posted: 16 Dec 2020, 11:40
by RailModeller Support
Sorry but we don't have the resources to help designing individual layouts - manufacturers however often provide guides on how to use their track system, specifically for purely sectional tracks.

All the best,
Jan