Hi Super,
One of the main things I like about the Kato track is the really nicely detailed ballasting you get as standard, I know you will get those 'rivet counters' who will say its not as realistic as it could be if you do it yourself. But as far as I'm concerned its good enough and more importantly to me consistent.
I totally agree about the extra detail on the inner parts of those split pieces, its only a small detail, but it really does add to the overall effect and its little details like that which makes the overall better.
I'm sure it will look stunning when I get that down along with the platforms and the signal box (which you already seen), although that was the standalone signal box. The other signal box (you get two in the set) is designed to fit onto one of the platform sections, basically you can take out a panel in the platform canopy and then it clips into there and onto the platform - very clever if you ask me!
There is also a new type of station just been released, the 'DX' versions. These come in island and one sided types just like the standard ones do. The big difference is that as well as all the standard detail there is extra detailing parts and you can install lighting! This takes the form of little circuit board modules similar to the ones that you fit to the coaches but without the clear perspex strips. You can fit them both into the canopy's as well as certain points under the platform pieces - this is all just clip in, no wiring needed for the modules - these latter pieces in the platform can then illuminate upwards to light up some of the detail pieces such as ticket or vending machines and as far as I know structures such as waiting rooms etc...
As you can imagine the DX sets are quite a bit more expensive than the standard ones and the lighting modules are purchased separately, but not too pricey for the latter, you get a box of 10 for under £20. I will be picking up one of the DX sets at some point
One of the main things I like about the Kato track is the really nicely detailed ballasting you get as standard, I know you will get those 'rivet counters' who will say its not as realistic as it could be if you do it yourself. But as far as I'm concerned its good enough and more importantly to me consistent.
I totally agree about the extra detail on the inner parts of those split pieces, its only a small detail, but it really does add to the overall effect and its little details like that which makes the overall better.
I'm sure it will look stunning when I get that down along with the platforms and the signal box (which you already seen), although that was the standalone signal box. The other signal box (you get two in the set) is designed to fit onto one of the platform sections, basically you can take out a panel in the platform canopy and then it clips into there and onto the platform - very clever if you ask me!
There is also a new type of station just been released, the 'DX' versions. These come in island and one sided types just like the standard ones do. The big difference is that as well as all the standard detail there is extra detailing parts and you can install lighting! This takes the form of little circuit board modules similar to the ones that you fit to the coaches but without the clear perspex strips. You can fit them both into the canopy's as well as certain points under the platform pieces - this is all just clip in, no wiring needed for the modules - these latter pieces in the platform can then illuminate upwards to light up some of the detail pieces such as ticket or vending machines and as far as I know structures such as waiting rooms etc...
As you can imagine the DX sets are quite a bit more expensive than the standard ones and the lighting modules are purchased separately, but not too pricey for the latter, you get a box of 10 for under £20. I will be picking up one of the DX sets at some point
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