Kato N scale model train track, The Beginning.

A short video of the progress building my Kato train track.
This is not a review and not too much into detail. Just some material for you, the model train track builder, to get some inspiration of how to, or how not to build your own track. Any suggestions, comments or other critics are welcome in the comment section. After all, I am new at this myself so all info is welcome.
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[@ronhart4166]

I would love to see a layout update !! Great start 😍

[@RailfanRene]

Hi Ron, an update will be coming soon. It’s not the same layout though… There were too many hurdles to overcome so I changed the design, not as spectacular but I like it. Maybe in the future it will go up as well, time will tell. Thanks for checking in. 👍🏻

[@elleryparsons2433]

Once you Start You are Hooked and The Track plan will Get bigger.Rock it Out! Go Big or Go home!

[@RailfanRene]

I had to change the plan. Now L shape with a second level reverse loop. The helix the way I wanted to put it together turned out to be too much hassle so scrapped the plan. I will post an update when the track is layer out. Thanks for watching and the comments. 👍🏻

[@kidgrave]

Amazing layouts. You’re very creative!

[@elleryparsons2433]

Nice Engine Selection. Some People can’t have enough Engines.

[@RailfanRene]

I agree, I added 6 more since. 😁

[@elleryparsons2433]

You get Steam engines?

[@RailfanRene]

Nah sorry. 2 Florida East Coast, 2 BNSF Gevo,s and 2 Amtrak ALC-42 chargers. I do like steamers in real life but for n scale I’ll stick to the diesels. N scale is too small to show the mechanics of steamers which is the interesting part.

[@jdlcdn]

Cool

[@RailfanRene]

Thank you. Have you checked the new update? The track changed a bit. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.👍🏻

[@miguelangel2451]

Linda maqueta , lo felicito

[@RailfanRene]

Muchas gracias Miguel.

[@derailroad]

excellent

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks, update on new layout coming soon. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻

[@edmijares1011]

Nice

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks Ed. Have you checked out the latest update of the track? It changed a little… Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻

[@tracksidemike]

Great share nicely done video 😎🚂

[@RailfanRene]

Thanks Mike. Also for the comment. 👍🏻

[@mr.t7332]

I noticed the helix in your video. How are you building it. Looks pretty different from most helix. Exciting!

[@RailfanRene]

I used threaded rods for pillars and put some wooden platforms between two nuts as track support. Needed 16 pillars though to prevent the track from bending. It was a nice open design but too much work and difficult to fix it to the wall since it was planned to go toetje ceiling. But… I changed the layout to an L shape track and no helix for now. Am thinking about a plan to include one later but this will be with a solid floor to reduce the amount of pillars needed. Update might coming out on Friday. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻

[@NitroStarGT]

Wow! Do you have to use more boosters for that much track or several Locos running (the 5 amp smart booster) using the NCE Cab system?

[@RailfanRene]

Hi NitroStar. I should be fine with this setup as it should be able to run about 8 N scale locos at the time. I don’t think the size of track will make a difference in power consumption and I do have many Kato feeder tracks, 20-041, installed to keep the power distributed sufficiently. It is just me using the track so I should be fine all together running this size of track with this setup.

[@NitroStarGT]

@@RailfanRene Awesome and thanks for the answer! 👏

[@jdromeo215]

What size was your layout? How long by how wide?

[@RailfanRene]

The one in the video was 8 by 2.5 feet. But it now changed Roman L shape track. Update coming out on Friday. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏻

[@Stanf954]

Slightly overboard? You haven't a clue, trust me.

[@RailfanRene]

You’re right, I do need some more… 😁

[@patd4u2]

it's his track layout he can do what he wants with it. If he is happy with it, that's all that matters. I just started my N Gauge railway its not going to be anywhere close to prototypical, and I'm OK with that.

[@RailfanRene]

@@patd4u2no worries mate, I read the comment in a positive way, like that’s not overboard I need way more. The track is being changed at the moment, the helixes were too much of a nightmare so there is an L-shape track on the way. I will post it when ready.