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

The Kato UNITRACK Master (M) and Variation (V) sets are the ultimate expansion track sets, perfect for beginners who are looking to get started in the hobby, while also providing complex structures for those seeking to create more complex and advanced layouts! Starting with the base Master Set, you can expand to create any layout […]

Hello Ian December has rolled round again, layouts are lighting up, and we're selling lots of small curves ready to go round trees. New arrivals – on the shelves and ready to post The last few weeks have seen a steady stream of boxes turning up from Kato, and a lot of cardboard heading back […]

If you’ve ever looked at your layout and thought, “It just needs something…”, you’re not alone. Realistic scenery doesn’t have to mean a full rebuild or a weekend lost to glue fumes. With a handful of ready-to-place materials from The Model Tree Shop - and a couple of TrainTrax finishing touches - you can transform […]

A fairly quick email from us this time. Mainly as a reminder that we're going to be at the NEC this weekend for The National Festival of Railway Modelling. 'NatFest' This is the first time we've had a stand at this or its predecessor show, but we're looking forward to seeing how it all works, […]

I've concentrated on Japan in the last few e-mails, so I've decided that it's time to turn our attention to some special KatoUSA items this time. Just announced for pre-order [Browse all the new pre-orders →] In stock now Kato starter sets are a tidy way to get moving without faff: a well-matched train, Unitrack […]

Blog: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Laying Track (and how to fix them) Smooth, reliable running starts with your track. Whether you’re laying your first oval or adding a complex yard, avoiding a few common pitfalls will save you derailments, poor power, and headaches down the line. Here are five expert mistakes to avoid, with […]

More October news from Train Trax UK - we're back and excited for the coming modelling season! Back from JapanHello again from York. I’m back from Japan. It was great, apart from picking up a horrible bug on the way home. If you fancy a read, I’ve put some notes here: https://traintrax.co.uk/2025/10/21/tokyo-notes. I’d love to […]

Tokyo Notes - Ian's October 2025 trip report I arrived in Tokyo on little sleep and a long list of things to do and see. The plan was simple enough: understand Japan's railways a bit better, find hard-to-get KATO spares for customer repairs, further our relationship with the company, and bring home some modelling ideas […]

October news from Train Trax UK - What's new in stock from KATO? New arrivals, starter sets and a trip to Japan Just ArrivedFresh off the boat (well, air-freight), three new Kato Pocket Line sets have just rolled in at TrainTrax HQ. These little budget gems are always a hit: They’re affordable, fun, and tend […]