If its a steam, electric or diesel engine on either the ho scale, n scale or. Speaking of which, there are some tiny ho scale plans on the site as. Your trains will take an exciting and extended journey on this up and over layout. Apr 30, 2014 n scale track plans kato n scale unitrack 20111 282mm 11 radius 15 curve track 4. Im using this track with imported japanese n scale trains, so im not sure how well it might work with other n scale trains. After wracking my brain as to where to construct a layout, i just went into the garage and measured my home depotbuilt workbench cabinets. Yes, almost none of the area i am modeling had raised roadbed. Thousands of layouts have been designed and built using 3rd planit. There are several companies that make track planning software that have kato unitrack in their libraries. This software allows you to create and customize your very own layout, view it as a 3d model and then generate a shopping list to make your dream layout a reality. As to the atlas o right track freeware, it is no longer available. N scale or n gauge track is an international standard specified for the scale model railroad using track with 9mm spacing between the rails. Speaking of which, there are some tiny hoscale plans on the site as.
Analogue n scale trains are operated by running harmless variable 012v directcurrent through the rails of track itself. Atlas model railroad company produces ho and n scale model trains, track, vehicles. I am strongly considering ripping up all my current atlas sectional track and replacing it with kato unitrack on my ho layout. Enjoy designing your layout anyrail ensures everything fits. Since i am not planning on making an exact representation of the area i am modeling, i am of course suspending reality. N scale cv1 compact oval set n cv1 unitrack compact oval set complete oval with 6.
Atlas 360 n scale track planning template for sale. I run a mac and would appreciate recommendations from those familiar with this particular combination unitrack mac. N scale cv2 compact multipurpose turnout set n cv2 unitrack compact multipurpose turnout set. Anyrail makes model railroad design so easy, its fun. Scarm means simple computer aided railway modeller software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Track planning programstrack plan books for ho kato unitrack posted by bnsf4ever on monday, january 22, 2007 6. Unitrack can be used in nearly any layout situation large or small, permanent or temporary. Nov 08, 2004 my wifes n scale layout is exclusively unitrack. Unitrack also meets the needs of advanced hobbyists, providing. Mar 10, 2010 there are several companies that make track planning software that have kato unitrack in their libraries. As you can see from the video the layout looks like its almost completed, the overall effect will be as a.
This is the most complete online database for free model train track plans and layouts of scarm projects and designs. Its also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. With scarm you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Anyrail enables you to rocket through the planning phase, or tinker to your hearts content you don.
Anyrail the easiest model railroad design software. It snaps together easily, stays together, and the trains run well on it. These n scale track plans are small, but each has enough features to be interesting. It will work fine however for an ho scale industrial or narrowgauge theme. If you are concerned with the appearance of the roadbed, it can be painted and weathered and it can be ballasted with katos ho and n ballast. I drew all these concepts by hand with the help of katos unitrack track planning template. Kato tonys trains is a trusted source for locomotives from all the top brands, including kato. This going to be a multipart series on the construction on a n scale model train layout utilizing a 24 x 48 design. There was a learning curve involved, but it still took longer than i thought it would in order to dimension out a revised track plan. Kato unitrack is the sole model railway track that jnr models imports, and our preferred track system for any n scale layout. See more ideas about kato unitrack, kato and n scale. Ideas abound on pages 2124, 2930 and 3640 in this catalog. Download the files and see them in 2d editor and 3d viewer of scarm track planner.
Dec 5, 2016 everything about n scale kato unitrack. Kato has a wide variety of track plans on their web site. Use kato accessories to complete or expand your unitrack layout. Hi folks after a couple months now, im getting a little frustrated playing legos with my unitrack. The track plan consists of two lines in two independent ovals, build with kato n unitrack system and represents a city with small but complete transportation system. A fullfeatured nscale layout build with kato unitrack tracks. Yardmasters club members save 10% off the listed price. Click here to go to the kato web site, then click on the unitrack logo at the top of the screen.
Feb 15, 2015 n scale bedroom track plans kato n unitrack track plan ideas. This is equivalent to a real track height reaching up to your knees. Search for track plans by size, scale, type and issue where it first appeared. Beginning your n scale layout atlas makes it easy to start and finish with success. Search it for railway layouts and railroad track plans by scale, size, tracks and other criteria. Kato unitrack n scale track sets and extension sets n scale. The 2x4 plans should easily fit on a 4x8 in ho scale. N scale train layout track planning using anytrail software part 4. Unitrack model railroader magazine model railroading. N scale track plans kato n scale unitrack 20111 282mm 11. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. It will be an n scale dcc model railroad built exclusively with kato unitrack. If a 4 by 8 sheet of plywood is the starting point of a many ho scale layouts, then a hollow core door is a great start for an n scale pike. Unitrack can be the answer for the beginner looking for a troublefree introduction into model railroading without the frustration and disappointment of rail and electrical problems.
This is a step up from basic toy train because you have total control over the speed and direction of your trains and with careful planning and. Can be used for creating simple or complicated layouts. If you need more parts,just keep doing it in 50 piece chunks. From tabletop z scale, through 4x8s, room sized layouts, basement and outbuilding empires and a full scale ethanol plant, 3rd planit is the cad software chosen by the most discriminating hobbyists. The quantities shown on the following plans reflect piece, not package, quantities. Anyrail is probably the easiesttouse model railway design tool around. Im finally ready to spend a few bucks and get some design software. For larger scales, 18 inches is going to limit you to very toylike trains or a nice o scale trolley layout, or a larger scale switching layout without deep curves. Begin by choosing a location, size and shape for your layout. I run a mac and would appreciate recommendations from those familiar with this particular combination unitrackmac. Or you can download our popular rts layout planning software free. Software is available from various companies if you wish to design your unitrack layout on a computer.
Neustadt in holstein, train ho, fleischmann n, escala ho, model railway track plans, n scale model trains. N scale model railroad track plans will look more realistic when using code 55 tracks approx. I demoed a few of them, but ended up going with anyrail. You will also notice the huge wye i have in the layout to turn the locomotive.
From tabletop z scale, through 4x8s, roomsized layouts, basement and outbuilding empires and a fullscale ethanol plant, 3rd planit is the cad software chosen by the most discriminating hobbyists. Each of the turnouts come preinstalled with point motors which only require turnout switches to operate. N scale arnold atlas std 55 65 80 bachmann ez track fast tracks n nn3 fleischmann piccolo jhm db standard kato unitrack life like power loc micro engineering minitrix peco 55 80 settrack shinohara tt scale auhagen berliner modellgleis berliner bahnen faller faller old numbers jatt jatt expert krueger pilz rokai schreiber vollmer. Kato usa model train products m2 unitrack basic oval and. In n scale, 18 inches is a very comfortable curve for just about everything. Download this track plan from the january 2020 issue of model railroader. Atlas 360 n scale track planning template for sale online ebay.
Prices vary from freeware xtrkcad, open source for linux, windows or mac or a certain charge for more extensive planners. Sep 15, 2016 a fullfeatured nscale layout build with kato unitrack tracks. Atlas model railroad company produces ho and n scale model trains, track. Subscribe today to download a pdf version of any of our track plans. Best free track planning software o gauge railroading on. Separation of the track can be a bit difficult just requires a strong tug, but if you arent careful, youll whip the track. A fullfeatured nscale layout build with kato unitrack. Atlas track planning software atlas model railroad. Track planning programstrack plan books for ho kato unitrack. Software is available from various companies if you wish to design your. Template is an excellent aid in track and layout planning.
Anyrail model railroad track planning and layout design software for the pc with sectional track and flex track of many manufacturers. This is a nice, almost finished layout in nscale, initially designed in scarm and realized by didier watson. Track plans katouk stocking unitrack, unitram, kato usa. If there are several good options out there, i generally prefer simplicity to advanced features. The profile height of n scale tracks from large volume manufacturer like fleischmann, minitrix, kato unitrack or arnold is about 2 mm code 80. N scale train layout ho train layouts n scale layouts train ho fleischmann n train miniature escala ho n scale model trains scale models track plan database model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. We frequently get requests for unitrack track plans, so we have put together this section to feature some plans. Small n scale layout under construction, featuring double oval main line and a. Scarm software simple computer aided railway modeller. Model railroad track hundreds of track, roadbed, and bridge products from popular brands such as lionel, bachmann, and atlas, covering all scales g through z. This is to extend the crossing gate to multiple tracks. N scale bedroom track plans kato n unitrack track plan. Small n scale layout under construction, featuring double oval main line and a branch with freight siding, terminus passenger station and turntable with roundhouse in the center area. Cad for small layouts if you are building your first model railroad or designing for a small area, you might wonder if a cad program is necessary.
At the risk of creating yet another track plans page, i present here some of my track planning output. This directional current powers motors, lights and other onboard features. Download this track plan from the february 2020 issue of model railroader magazine. Apr 17, 2017 it will be an n scale dcc model railroad built exclusively with kato unitrack.
The 50 piece limitation can be worked around just save the first part, then start another part with a new name. Unitrack is constructed with a preformed rigid base. N scale kato double track attachment for north american style automatic crossing gate. Model train layout service featuring kato unitrack. Unitrack n scale unitrack can be used in nearly any layout situation large or small, permanent or temporary. As a n scale unitrack user, this template has helped me plan new track layout configurations on paper first to see if it works as intended before ever putting down the first piece of unitrack. Here are a few reasons 3rd planit can help you design a layout that will bring you real satisfaction for years. The link is still on the website, but it goes to a page that states atlas.
Kato usa model train products m2 unitrack basic oval and siding with kato power pack. Software planners are available for all operating systems like mac railmodeller, windows winrail, wintrack, anyrail, pcrail or linux. Most popular whats new price low to high price high to low name a to z name z to a. Kato unitrack n scale track sets and extension sets n.