Starting in N scale using Kato M1 20-850-1 - setting up a basic oval

Kato Master 1, One of the best way to start N scale. This set has everything to begin building a simple oval layout. Add the rolling stock you want and you are good to go!
In this video, you will see:
- Content of Master 1
- How to build it and hook it up
- Comparison with the CV1 track pack
- How to use it
- Me looking like a fool
- A small running session
Thanks to user Vincent2 for the suggestion!

[@unclespeller6568]

If anyone finds it helpful, the dimensions of the bigger oval are given on the manufacturer's box as 1,337mm by 677mm -- that's about 140cm by 70cm or 4-and-a-half feet by 2-and-a-half feet.

[@leewaymodels]

Thanks for the information!

[@AndyCarter-db4gt]

I've been using Kato unitrack for years without a single problem, including switches, viaducts and bridges. All on my living room carpet 😊.
I even ran the full California Zephyr ( 4 locomotives, 11 cars with lighting) for all of four minutes before the controller cut out.
I guess it was drawing too much current.

[@stevehughes5403]

Thanks, Liked the video, it can always take a little fiddling to get a train running when first setting up.

[@leewaymodels]

Happy you liked it. If there is anything you would like see, let me know and I'll see if I can do a little something about it. Thank you for watching

[@luckyswordsmen991]

This was nice to watch

[@leewaymodels]

Thanks Lucky Swordsmen! I really appreciate it!

[@theeasywayoutcampers6550]

Your accent is fine. I live in northern NY lots of CF in Plattsburg.

[@leewaymodels]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Nice video... thinking I'm going to start with the M1 set and the V? that makes the "inner oval" , and then some #4 turnouts.... I've planned an HO layout for quite some time, but havent actually started building anything permanent, so i have decided to buy a hollow core door on which to start a portable N scale layout. I THINK I'm eventually going to modify the scenic ridge track plan to add some switching industries and interchange...but for now I need to get some track and a DCC locomotive and some boxcars...
Thanks for the video, cheers.

[@leewaymodels]

You sure can do a lot in N scale on a door. 00 or H0 would limit you with just a very basic layout in the same space. My OO stuff is mostly DCC. I found out that on N scale, manufacturers have made it much more convenient to stay in DC only. There is a lot of accessories that cannot be found in OO or HO scale to support regular DC operations. Before switching to DCC in that scale, I highly recommend that you give them a look.

[@nf7604]

that was excellent! Thank you.

[@leewaymodels]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@user-bp8ft8vh8o]

I enjoyed box opening and demo. One question. What size is the large oval footprint size? Thanks for sharing.

[@leewaymodels]

Thanks! Happy you liked it. For the size, That would be around 140cm by 70cm roughly.

[@jorgemoreno75773]

a cuestion can I do run a dcc in this track ?

[@leewaymodels]

Thank you for asking. If you change the controller and have a decoder in each locomotive, yes.

[@Akashdeep_18001]

What's the price sir?

[@leewaymodels]

I just looked it up, it is between 140 and 160 US$ at this time.

[@weedram7771]

Good video apart from the bloody annoying music......😮

[@leewaymodels]

Thank you for your comment. I tried that without music... I was told that it was empty and dull... I guess it depends on each person.