By using one of the three way Kato jumpers, you can hook 2 switches together for passing tracks. Also, on your paper build, you can cut a couple of styrene or wood strips the length needed to glue to the back of those bent support pieces. That will straighten them out.
Looking forward to your continuing adventure with Kato. I've got some of their stuff from years ago and am getting it back out and giving it a go once more. All the best.
I do not know of a maximum of switches powered by the Kato Power transformer; however, I have 15 turnouts, including 4 that operate at the same time with wiring reversed (black to red and red to black) on one turnout from each pair. I love Kato stuff!
In theory there shouldn’t be a limit on the number of switches as you are only ever using the power from the controller to operate one switch at a time.
@@robozombie9026 You can buy a Kato AC/DC adapter (part # 24-842 ) that attaches to the kato point switch control at the metal stud area..... the other end has bare tinned leads that attach to a 15V AC outlet. This part converts the AC to 12V DC(The Kato points need 12V DC to work). Before i got my Kato controller, I used a 1970's big old Hornby controller. It has a an AC outlet at the back for accessories and it worked perfectly.
Hi Vincent, yes I'm on a budget so don't want to spend money on a lot of expensive KATO/Tomix Japanese buildings. Also, they are harder to get here in the UK. I also enjoy making things, it's a big part of the enjoyment I will get out of building a layout.
Aye, great stuff to find here. Thanks! I starting my 1st N Scale layout soon. Best regards! Well done.
Have fun!
By using one of the three way Kato jumpers, you can hook 2 switches together for passing tracks. Also, on your paper build, you can cut a couple of styrene or wood strips the length needed to glue to the back of those bent support pieces. That will straighten them out.
Cheers Kevin! That will be really useful for when I make a fiddle yard for my wagons!
Looking forward to your continuing adventure with Kato. I've got some of their stuff from years ago and am getting it back out and giving it a go once more. All the best.
It's a slow process but I'm going to try and redouble my efforts for 2024! Thanks for your comment.
I do not know of a maximum of switches powered by the Kato Power transformer; however, I have 15 turnouts, including 4 that operate at the same time with wiring reversed (black to red and red to black) on one turnout from each pair. I love Kato stuff!
Cheers, good to know! :)
In theory there shouldn’t be a limit on the number of switches as you are only ever using the power from the controller to operate one switch at a time.
Do you need a Kato controller to work the remote switcher?
I believe so. The electric connection is made by attaching the awitches to the side of the KATO controller.
Thank you very much@@milgeekmedia
@@robozombie9026 You can buy a Kato AC/DC adapter (part # 24-842 ) that attaches to the kato point switch control at the metal stud area..... the other end has bare tinned leads that attach to a 15V AC outlet. This part converts the AC to 12V DC(The Kato points need 12V DC to work). Before i got my Kato controller, I used a 1970's big old Hornby controller. It has a an AC outlet at the back for accessories and it worked perfectly.
Your making a DIY station for the budget right?
Hi Vincent, yes I'm on a budget so don't want to spend money on a lot of expensive KATO/Tomix Japanese buildings. Also, they are harder to get here in the UK. I also enjoy making things, it's a big part of the enjoyment I will get out of building a layout.
@@milgeekmedia your DIY station platform that failed was so good
And how much money you have left for your budget?
At the moment... Nothing! Hahahahah!