Description
This Kato 20-050 Unitrack ground level straight Expansion track section is 78 - 108mm, ( 3 - 4 1/4 inches) in length. The expansion track is a track section to help when model railway track layouts are susceptible to temperature changes, or there is an awkward section of layout where you need that little extra length.
The Expansion track is ideal if you have a portable layout with a number of base boards, no need to cut the track where the boards join, just leave space for the expansion track to slot in. It also makes wiring a lot easier.
UNITRACK can be used in nearly any layout situation - large or small, permanent or temporary. UNITRACK can be the answer for the beginner looking for a trouble-free introduction into model railroading without the frustration and disappointment of rail and electrical problems. UNITRACK also meets the needs of advanced hobbyists, providing superior quality to an entire layout or the flexible solution to the ever-changing "staging yard."
This modular track system features nickel-silver rails fully integrated to a remarkably realistic-looking roadbed. The patented Unijoiners (included) lock the track sections together firmly and evenly. The frustration of derailments resulting from uneven rail joints and separating sections is eliminated.
There's no need to glue down cork roadbed; tack down track sections or file rail connections smooth after soldering. Simply snap it together and you're ready to go.
Keith Dibden (verified owner) –
An absolutely essential part of my layouts where I need to join boards. I use them at the back of the layouts and continue to use butt joints on the "visible" side. Besides making the joining of the boards together very easy it ensures continuity of current often negating the need to worry about joining wires across the front joints. This does depend on the size of the layout and isolated sections etc.
For the less experienced track constructor, or having to lay track around an immovable object these help tremendously allowing the track joint to be more forgiving and enable the track to be completed without the loco derailing every time it goes round! Worth every penny in my book.
Les English (verified owner) –
the item was purchased as a (in case I need It), they are used on the club layout that I belong to so I know that they work well