A lot of online advice is well-meant. Some of it is also repeated so often it becomes “truth”, even when it doesn’t match what we see day-to-day. Myth 1: “Kato #4 points always derail, so you have to tweak them” Apparently some people online do have derailments on #4 turnouts, particularly in the past. In […]

We help with the practical stuff that keeps layouts running well: planning, parts choices, troubleshooting, and (where suitable) repairs and DCC fitting. Included support (free for customers) Paid services (£50 inc VAT each) £50 covers up to around and hour of hands-on work. If it’s bigger than that, we’ll tell you before we start. Parts […]

Kato Unitrack availability can look random from the outside. Some items genuinely disappear. Many more just go quiet for a year or two, then come back.Sometimes these have new numbers and sometime not! Here are the real problem children: If you’ve got a plan that specifies an awkward part, we can usually get you to […]

Last updated: 13th Feb 2026 I didn’t want to have to write this, but we need to share a serious security update. Summary We identified and removed malicious code on our website. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying customers that details entered on our website may have been compromised. What happened Since […]

Hello, We read every review we receive and we take them seriously — it’s one of the simplest ways for us to keep improving. A few weeks ago a customer mentioned that our shipping felt expensive, so I sat down and properly ran the numbers. The headline is simple: with current Royal Mail prices, packaging […]

This one’s a bit of a long update again, so grab a cup of tea. The news Sale: new items added We’ve added more lines to the sale pages, including older favourites and slower movers we’re clearing to make space for new stock. A few of these are proper “once they’re gone, they’re gone” bargains, […]

Hello, There’s a lot of stuff below, but first we want to wish you a very happy Christmas, and to say thank you for your support this year. We’re genuinely grateful for every order, message, and bit of encouragement. It’s difficult to write a message like this without sounding too trite, but my hope for […]

Below is a practical “what it actually does” guide to Kato’s main electrical switches and connectors (mostly Unitrack related). 1) First, the two Kato power “worlds” you’re plugging into A. Track power (DC, variable voltage) B. Accessory / turnout power (fixed supply via the side “snap” terminals) Keep those two worlds separate in your head. […]

We have discovered since the arrival of the RhB Crocodile that they are somewhat delicate. People are justifiably concerned as to how to handle the delicate little machines to ensure they have a long and happy life with their new pet Croc. So, with the help of my stunt hand and a phone camera, I'll […]

Jonathan shows you how to put together the Train Trax Hex TRAK module kits.