This is a very “bad“ video. I had a train set for my 5th birthday - a clockwork “Tin” set ( that was back in the 1950’s). I had so much fun with this until the mechanism failed (and my father couldn’t get it repaired). After watching this video, which came up randomly on my feed, you have re-awakened a bit of my childhood and made me start searching for suppliers near me that carry Kato products. Something that will definitely keep me “interested” and “busy” now I can no longer work. A great, informative, no-nonsense review of these sets (but I suspect very “bad” for my limited finances now I am retired 😜). Thanks 😀👍🇦🇺

@msomething3579

2 ай бұрын

In 1999 I packed up the house and my model railroad and moved to a job in a new state. For the next ten years I was constantly traveling then was offered and accepted an early retirement. My wife and I then loaded up the car and started our own travels visiting and camping in nearly every National Park, this went on for years until my wife became ill and now we're pretty much stuck at home. So after over twenty years in boxes I unpacked my trains to see how they fared. The Lionel needed new traction tires since the rubber had hardened so I wasn't hopeful on all my "N" scale equipment. I set up some test track and sadly a number of the locos even after maintenance wouldn't run well. The Rivarossi were DOA, as were the Trix. I didn't have any Barfman but the Kato and Atlas were a surprise, they worked perfectly so the track was expanded and here we go again,... Yes, I now have two Kato bullet trains zooming around,

Welcome to the world of N scale model trains. I use Kato track myself and I love N scale model trains. I cover UK and American model trains mainly.

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Yeah, these tracks are scale models rather than toys. It's precision stuff.

@tricycleboi

11 ай бұрын

Kato will always be my favourite n scale train company , whenever I buy n scale tracks I always think of unitrack since they are so easy to assemble and dissemble

@tball5407

5 ай бұрын

Can you fit a m1 in the middle of a m2 track

@ProGame._.

2 ай бұрын

Yeah you don't like the green train? But it's the fastest 😢

@BritishRail60062

2 ай бұрын

@@tball5407 I think so. But I know the V5 and V6 packs do with the M1 in the middle.

Love Kato, they make great trains. You can run two trains on the M2 layout. Keep one parked on the outside turnout and run the other on the main loop. When done running the main loop park it adjacent to locomotive on the turn out. Switch the turnout so power flows to locomotive on the turnout and let it run the loop. Be careful, don't switch from forward to backwards with full power. It's not good for the locomotive. Always turn power down then switch direction. 😊

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I uhhhh... forced it backwards on full power, lol. You gotta do it at least once. =D

Kato makes the best in model trains! I love their track systems. N scale should be the most popular scale lol it does great for small tight spaces such as apartments and such.

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

They need to make a new one... KATO-V ... as in vertical wall trains. Then EVERYBODY with no space can just build it on their wall. Where's my patent attorney... lol.

It's so refreshing listening to "non-train/model railway" guys buying this stuff. I's interesting hearing your take and opinion on the stuff.

@BeatTheBushDIY

11 ай бұрын

=D Thanks!

All I am going to say is that you answered one of my questions that has been bugging me for a long time. I have watched a lot of videos by the experts and they failed to do so. Thank you for your efforts and I think with Kato it helps to read Japanese!

@BeatTheBushDIY

5 ай бұрын

Glad to help! What did I answer?

@djpeteskix41

5 ай бұрын

Quite simply that I do not need a loop to hook up the track. I can do a linear track and do not have to close the loop without doing anything special. When you are first testing the train, that is what you do. my goal is to build a switching layout so I can do the "train game" with my grandchildren. Kato seems to offer the best products for us casual guys. @@BeatTheBushDIY

I bought the same set, Kato M2, while shopping at the Garden shopping mall in Ariake, Tokyo. They had a cool setup.

I believe the railroad crossing doubles as a "re-railer" meaning that if the train derails, it will re-reail itself when running over the railroad crossing. Kind of a safety mechanism if you have a large layout and cannot always get to the trains. Also the "switcher thing" is called a "turnout" or "point" if you are in the UK. 😊 Great video, you are good at going through the different products. You have potential to become a huge model railroad KZreadr (should you decide to do more in the train hobby). 👍

What a stunning set and well presented review.

Cute little train set. I like Kato controller with the way you can hook up the rail switches.

That is a rerailer. You can use it per see in your circuit or integrate it on a level crossing if you build a layout.

I bought the set, N700 set after I left Japan, after living there. I always took the N700 to Kyoto. Also, bought the JR Ome line, the orange striped one, since I rode that a lot. Seems the best place to buy these are from shops in Japan. Like all hobbies, it can get very expensive.

Great Video. I'm a Kato Fan from Zurich, Switzerland

Cool vid, very much like your amazement when you got the train moving! That’s the model railroad virus.

So much thoughtful detail ❤️😊

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

Grown up toys. =D

Excellent show.

Please more model train videos in the future.

I'm actually considering Tomix . We do have Kato, but Tomix seems more available in Australia.

Very informative, thank you!

Top. Fantastic kato !

$90 is an amazing price. Iv been modeling N scale for nearly 2 decades. Mostly KATO equipment with some Scale Trains and Micro Trains thrown in. I have several Kato bullet trains. My favorite is my limited edition 500 type Eva. I am also getting that same bullet train in Z from Rokuhan

@YeOldeGeezer

8 ай бұрын

$90 is a steal of a deal

Thanks for an informative video of the M2, very nice: I plan to pick one up now after seeing how good it performs.

beautiful train

I love kato

I bought the same setup last week in akihabara as well!

Keep up the good work with the content. I subscribed!

When all else fails,follow the instructions.Thank you for reminding us who "think" we don't need directions and have to spend 3 more hours trying to figure it out.

@stephenater9687

15 күн бұрын

A favorite old expression re instructions.

Nice train set :D

It can get very very expensive for a hobby. But, looking at the various KZread N, HO, O Scale Layouts, it can be fun and rewarding using your talents to make scenery. There are other scales, but the 3 I’ve listed are the most common IMO. The Kato Unitrack System is what I plan to use. I just purchased this very Starter Set for around $175 dollars US. I wanted to start an around the walls 12 foot by 20 foot “Double Track Layout”, but doing the calculations to use the Kato N Scale Unitrack, it came close to $1,000 in buying the necessary materials. That didn’t include an Engine and any cars (Rolling Stock). Nor did it include any additional turnouts and wiring for a larger layout. I believe “Feeder Wires” for power to the track are recommended every 3 feet, some say every 10 feet or 20 feet. You must also use the proper gauge wire for the Buss Line and Feeders. I suggest getting some reference books regarding how to start the hobby, layout books, scenery, wiring and what type of control systems you will use. Now, wait for December and putting up the Tree in the Living Room or Recreation area and then put your oval of track around the tree. Keep the pets and young children away from your railroad empire. Sticker Shock!!!

Nice video. One suggestion. Never ever suddenly throw the train in the opposite direction it is traveling or you will ruin a really nice Kato train set. It is not designed to do that. Take care of your trains and they will last you for a lifetime.

I’m getting this track set to got with my N-scale collection, I currently have the kato Acs-64 bookcase set. It will look good together.

I thought about getting that N700 set myself...still might. Cool vid! :)

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

I just love it. It is on display at my place now. =D

Well ! Just retired .. think i am going down that Kato rabbit hole.. thanks for sharing.

@BeatTheBushDIY

5 ай бұрын

I'm hearing this a lot in the comments. People who are getting into this are generally retired! =D =D

I find it strange that the end cars aren’t powered

Great set and looks reliable running.....

@BeatTheBushDIY

10 ай бұрын

I think so too. Great product.

Personally I buy a bit of both Train sets/Track - Tomix Locomotives/Coaches - Kato

Kato's the best. Beautiful train.

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

How about Kato vs. Tomix? Looks very similar with very tiny details that are different.

@dannydanbo58

Жыл бұрын

@@BeatTheBushDIY I think Kato is just a better made product all around. Track, engines, etc. Just my opinion. I have no experience with Tomix and haven't heard much about them either way.

I know if it's made in Japan it's gonna be really well made. With that said, are all Katos trains made in Japan? I'm thinking about buying a set. I like the transformer color too. I inherited an old Lionel set which is so much fun but of course they don't make em like that anymore. Sadly, it's not in working order. I wish Kato made more trains, more sizes, etc. I know they could really make incredible stuff.

Nice video, I think I'm going to pick up some Kato track, and build an N scale portable layout, possibly on a hollow core door...or maybe a DIY construction a bit smaller than a door, 30x60 or so... Cheers, and I hope some trains bring you many hours of joy...

I’m actually getting one :)

In France , one High Speed Train cost 600 euros!

i bought non motor model for decoration only looks so beautiful

@BeatTheBushDIY

3 ай бұрын

I agree! I didn't know they have a non motor version. I put mine train in a display case.

Really like your presentation. I thinking of buying the same M2 track. My only question is since these are made in Japan, do I need to be concerned withit working in the US? Is the power plugs the same?

@BeatTheBushDIY

3 ай бұрын

The power adapter this kit comes with works in the US so issues at all.

I also had such trains when I was a kid :D was so fun :D I am just surprised that the parts still look almost the same as 20 years ago. Would have thought that they improved the materials etc. maybe

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the plastics are more durable? Motors run longer? Tolerances are tighter?

@stephenater9687

15 күн бұрын

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

I sold all my N-Scale Train Stuff but Kato Locomotives and Track are the only way to go in N. N cars - there are different brands that are good - Atlas has the most - pretty good.

@munteanucatalin9833

Жыл бұрын

Fleischmann makes better locomotives and arguably better track than any other manufacturer in N scale. And let's not forget their best on the market DCC system. Kato provides some interesting options in terms of infrared level crossings, catenary systems and inclined embankments for parallel curved tracks (why only for parallel?) and have some interesting radii available, but it lacks curved turnouts. Kato track looks good for code 80 track, but not the best. N scale has some serious advantages, but also has some serious drawbacks.

Are the curves in this set super elevated?

The tracks remind me of the C-track from Märklin,but in N-scale instead of H0-scale

@m.l.vanzoen236

Жыл бұрын

I was forced to switch from Märklin to N scale, and this was the very reason I choose for Kato tracks. Never regret it.

個人的にはN700Aの方が好きですが、この動画を見るとN700Sもなかなか格好いいですよね！自分もこの模型が欲しくなってきます(笑)

Very cool this model but i prefer the z gauge!!

Hi mate, love your vids, cheers for the upload mate. Love train sets of any gauge, OO, N, you name it. I can anticipate how reliable and durable Kato products are. All my trainsets were Hornby OO and sadly they all broke down. Don't know how common they are in America but certainly Kato is the way to go. Just out of interest, does Kato USA do international trains like the French TGV, the German ICE, the British Avanti etc? Also do the tracks and controller and the train itself whole come as one are they bought separately? Thanks once again, Umesh

@atshinkansen7439

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Kato does do European high-speed trains. They’ve also made the Glacier Express.

$90 expensive? Wow, hadn't thought of it that way. I hail from H0 land, where a single passenger car can easily cost €60 and locos start at €140 or so.

Hi, I want to start in world of N scale but I have a big basic question: Some recommendations in unitrack set from KATO web seller use for example 1/150 scale train but this Shinkansen set is 1/160 scale, so; Are there some problems if I buy Unitrack set like KATO 20-913 with Shinkansen set 1/160 scale? Thank you for your kindly reply.

Perhaps you could look at the bachmann or tomix versions of thomas the tank engine 🤔

Yeah those long cars and the speed, you need long sweeping curves. It's the reason the new Amtrak train in the East coast area can't, i believe, do 180 mph top speed because the old track is too short in radius. I think it's around 150 mph? I can't recall the exact numbers. I thought this N scale set had tilting cars for the curves? You want strange, look at the Japan T scale. Model railway for fleas.

How come they don’t make them in HO scale?

Do they have Dr Yellow ?

@BeatTheBushDIY

9 ай бұрын

Yes

Whats the "N" stand for 😏

@BeatTheBushDIY

4 ай бұрын

I suppose 100 200 to 700 is logical. Then they made 700 faster but it's not really 800 series since it's a incremental acceleration change. So I suppose they picked 'N' or 'Enu'. Why they picked 'N' and not 'Z'? Or maybe 701? I suppose we have to ask the people in charge of naming it. But 700 < N700 < N700A < N700S... faster and faster acceleration!

Kato has some really neat little trains, I'm quite tempted to get several eventually... Heh, that one makes me think of a running shoe. Or a duck. Quack! XD

That train looks like a Duck Bill. Jus Sayin.....................

@danbytp

Жыл бұрын

The person who designed it must have been quackers!

@kanojune5754

6 ай бұрын

Wait till you see E5 and E6 Shinkansen or the Talgo Pendular 250/350

Bullet train too fast! Get freight trains!

@BeatTheBushDIY

Жыл бұрын

Wuuuut, fast is so awesome. :D

Also its Akihabara not Akibahara