More June 2025 news from Train Trax UK - latest 🚆announcements from KatoUSA and Kato in Japan Get yourself a brew - it's a long email this time.New product announcements from Japan and the US. I’ve always had a soft spot for trams, so I was pleased to see this month’s announcements from KATO Japan […]

June news from Train Trax UK - we're still here; new arrivals. We woke up this morning to head over to the Kato Japanese site for some exciting Friday announcements. There's plenty there so we'll be translating, digesting and deciding over the next couple of weeks and then open UK pre-orders once we've confirmed pricing. […]

More May news from Train Trax UK - Lots of updates inside We’ve got plenty of news to share this week: 🚆 New Arrivals:We’ve unpacked some fantastic new items this week. 🌳 Last Chance: Spring Sale at The Model Tree ShopOver at our sister site, the Spring Sale wraps up this weekend! Don’t miss out […]

May already—how did that happen? With the bank holiday weekend coming up for many of us in the UK, it's a great chance to spend a little more time at the workbench or running trains. However you spend it, we hope it includes something railway-related! In my last emails I drew your attention to KATO […]

Heading to the York Show Spring has spring, and Easter weekend is nearly upon us. We’re nearly ready for the York Model Railway Show. I wonder what the weather will do for us? Whatever happens you’ll find us in the same spot at the racecourse as previous years, though we’re hoping to fit in even […]

April news from Train Trax UK - GWR Class 800/3 and Amtrak Surfliner now in stock Exciting Arrivals We've had some great new arrivals recently, so be sure to check out the links above. The GWR 9-car sets are fantastic runners, just as we’ve come to expect from Kato’s Class 800 series. By the time […]

In my last email, I promised to let you know when preorders for KATO Japan’s latest announcements were open—well, the wait is over! There are some fantastic new releases, including: LOCAL-SEN and SHINKANSEN-0 – Ideal if you're just getting started with Japanese trains. Cassiopeia Cruise train – A stunning set that’s sure to be popular. […]

We get asked lots of questions about using DCC with Kato model trains. DCC isn't popular in Japan where Kato trains are designed and manufactured, so sometimes they do things differently to other producers! Here's some answers to some of the most common questions. General DCC Questions What is DCC? DCC (Digital Command Control) is […]

March news from Train Trax UK - New Arrivals, Kato Announcements, and More! We had an amazing time at Model Rail Scotland a few weeks ago, and it was fantastic to connect with so many of you in person. It’s always a pleasure to meet our customers face-to-face! We also had a great opportunity to […]

More February news from Train Trax UK - KatoUSA GE ES44AC new liveries! I think this will be a shorter email than last time. The main thing is to communicate to you is that we're going to be at Model Rail Scotland this weekend, so any orders placed on our websites over the next few […]