Kato V50 UNITRAM Quick Start Manual And Manual

Brand: Kato

Model: V50 UNITRAM

Type: Quick Start Manual And Manual

Kato V50 UNITRAM is a versatile and customizable track set that allows you to create your own unique layouts. With its easy-to-assemble track and road plates, you can create a variety of different track configurations, including curves, intersections, and even a tram stop. The set also includes a variety of accessories, such as street lights, traffic signals, and fences, so you can add realistic details to your layout.

Kato V50 UNITRAM is compatible with Kato's UNITRACK system, so you can expand your layout with additional track and accessories. You can also use the set to create a standalone layout, or you can connect it to other Kato track sets to create a larger layout.

Manual and Quick Start Guide

40-800 V50 UNITRAM Basic Track Set

Kato

UNITRAM

40-800 V50 UNITRAM Basic Track Set

UNITRAM‘s Complete Track

System is compatible with

DioTown Structures,

vehicles, and figures.

(sold separately)

Easy Expansion

Possibilities

Track Plates (Track + Road)

Road Plates (City)

Diorama Backdrop

Accessories

Assembly Instructions

Operating Cars on UNITRAM

Creating Scenic Layouts

UNITRACK Compatibility

Troubleshooting

Tram Stop Assembly

How to Install Track

Feeders

(Contents of Accessory Kit)

P02

P03

P04

P05

P06

P07

P08

P09

P10

P11

P12

P13

P15

P14

P16

Table of

Contents

Product Features

Table of Contents

Packaging Contents

Parts Descriptions

Plate Connection Guide 1

Plate Connection Guide 2

Installing Traffic Lights

Installing Catenary Poles

Scenic Layout Plan 1

Scenic Layout Plan 2

Track Plan 1

Track Plans 2 & 3

Installing Street Lights

and Fences

Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems and Street Cars are ideal for urban

settings in which easy access to public transportation is a neces-

sity.

Unlike heavier duty metro systems that are usually operated with a

locomotive, or the typical above-or-below ground subway system,

they can be integrated into the existing street pattern of a city

environment, allowing them to provide quick and reliable transit

without overly delaying (or being delayed-by) motor vehicle traffic

or requiring the extensive construction of new infrastructure.

As street-level Light Rail Transit Systems operate alongside stan-

dard traffic patterns instead of within them, they can function on

a more predictable and reliable schedule than buses while still

remaining an easy to use, reliable system that can cycle and move

traffic quickly and effectively.

What’s so special about Light Rail Trainsit?

Packaging

Contents

40-800

V50 UNITRAM Basic Track Set

Items

included

in the

UNITRAM

basic

track set

If you purchase the V50 UNITRAM Basic Track Set:

UNITRAM Track Plates (Track + Road)

2 x Straight Track Plate - 124mm (4 7/8”)

4 x Curved Track Plate with Intersection - R180mm (7”)

Assembled Dimensions:

496mm x 620mm (19 1/2” x 24 3/8”)

UNITRAM Road Plates (Road and Structure Base)

UNITRAM Accessory Kit

Booklets

1 x Road Plate - 124mm (4 7/8”)

2 x Center Road Plate with Intersection

Assembled Dimensions:

186mm x 620mm (7 5/16” x 24 3/8”)

2 x Corner Road Plate with Intersection

1 x Tram Stop Parts Set, 1 x Sticker Set

2 x Sets of Catenary Pole Bases, 1 x Straight, 2 x Curved Catenary Pole Sets

1 x Tram Rerailer, 1 x Unijoiner Removal tool

2 x UNITRAM Track Feeders

18 x Tram Joiners (28 total including pre-installed joiners)

20 x Type A Plate Joiners (32 total including pre-installed joiners)

4 x Type B Plate Joiners

1 x UNITRAM Manual and Quick Start Guide (this book)

Scenery

1 x Two-piece cardboard scenery backdrop

To operate trains on the V50

Basic Track Set you will need,

in addition to the V50:

To operate trains independently on either the Portram Starter Set or the V50 Basic

Track Set, you will need a total of two Kato Power Packs, one for each Light Rail Car.

1 x Kato Power Pack

1 x Light Rail Car

3 x Fence Detail Sets, 2 x Street Traffic Signal Sets, 2 x Streetlight Sets

V50 UNITRAM Basic Track Set

#40-800

Kato Power Pack

- Includes AC Adapter

#22-014

Parts

Descriptions

Track Plates (Track + Road)

Road Plates

Background Scenery

4 x Curved Track Plate with Intersection - R180mm (7”)

2 x Corner Plate with Intersection

1 x Two-piece cardboard scenery backdrop

2 x Center Plate with Intersection 1 x Straight Road Plate

2 x Straight Track Plate - 124mm (4 7/8”)

Right Curved Track Plate for

Intersection - #TWR180R

Straight Track Plate - #TWS124

Identical to Road Plate S124

Shown above connected to

Straight Track Plate TWS124

Road Plate - #S124

Left Curved Track Plate for

Intersection - #TWR180L

Curved Road Plate Interior

for Intersection Assembly

Please note that markings and printing on the actual product may differ from the product

depicted in this manual.

Road Plate Center

piece for Intersection

Plate

Separation

Plate

Separation

Traffic

Light #1

Traffic

Light #3

Traffic Light #2 (With Street Sign)

Pole

Connector

Accessories (Contents of Accessory Parts Kit)

1 x Tram Stop Sidewalk Base 2 x Tram Pole and Overhang Set

2 x Catenary Pole Bases

3 x Safety Fences 2 x Street Traffic Signals 2 x Streetlights

Rerailer

1 x Sticker Sheet for Tram Stop 18 x Tram Joiner 20 x Plate Joiner A

2 x UNITRAM Track Feeder 1 x Unijoiner Removal tool

4 x Plate Joiner B

1 x Straight Track Catenary Poles 4 x Curved Track Catenary Poles

2 x Tram Stop Roof

Base (L) Overhead Beam Tram Stop Roof

Tram Stop Wall

Poles

Signpost Fence (L) Fence (R)

Fence (E)

Base (R)

Long Base A

Long Base B

Long Base C

Crosswalk Signal #1 Crosswalk Signal #2

Traffic Light

Base

Basic Short Base

Assembly

Instructions

Tram Stop Assembly

Signpost

Sticker

Placement

Preparation of the Tram Stop Base

Installing Signposts and Fences

Assembling the Tram Stop Overhang

Mounting the Tram Stop to the Track

Base Plate

Connect the complete Overhang assembly

to the Tram Stop Base

Stickers can be applied to the Tram Stop Base to further detail it as shown.

The outer pavement detail piece can be removed from

the rail bed by removing the screws (2 per side)

from the underside of the track plate as

shown below. You may need to remove

the plate joiner to reach the center

locking peg to push the pavement

up from below.

Important Note about removing parts from sprues and assembly

Parts should be removed from their respective trees with a pair of side cutters or modelers trimmers, and may have

extra flash or sprue residue carefully removed with a hobby knife or sandpaper. “Twisting” parts off of parts trees

may damage or warp the parts and is not recommended.

Sign Post

Fence (R)

Fence (L)

Fence (E)

Base R

Stop Name

Sticker

Stop Name

Sticker

Track Side

Sticker

Sample Sticker Layout A

Sample Sticker Layout B

The stickers can be arranged on the clear tram stop windows in

any manner you choose - above is an example of one sticker layout

that you can use.

The Tram Stop Signpost should have two types of stickers affixed - Stop Name

and Advertisement Stickers. Stop Name stickers should go into the recessed

spaces on the sign post instead of the raised sides.

Tram Stop

Sticker

Sheet

Step

Base (L)

Tram Stop (R)

Tram Stop (L)

The Tram Stops are keyed so that

they will only fit on the track plate

in one direction. If they do not seem

to fit, turn them around and orient

them the other way. Do not attempt

to use force.

Track Plate

Base (R)

Tram Stop Roof

5 x Poles

Overhead Beam

The Tram Stop Wall

should be connected

to the Overhang before

mounting the assembly

on the Tram Base

Tram Stop Wall

: Tram Joiner

Tram Track Feeder Installation

Basic Plate Connection 1

Joiner Types Important Notice

Feeder orientation vs. Running Direction

The wired feeder plug is meant to transmit electricity from the Power Pack to the rails. it can be

attached to any of the straight track sections or to curved track pieces in the set.

The track and road plates are designed to interlock with each other using three different joiner types

in addition to the standard Unijoiners on the track sections.Once you have installed the feeder tracks

and Tram Stop, prepare a flat space on which to connect the track and road plates together.

Connect Track Plates (Track + Road)

Connect the three Road Plates to

the track plates as shown.

Tram Feeder

You will need to install individual

feeders for both of the two tracks

in order to power them. There is

no power shared across the two

different tracks.

Track Feeder

Designed to Connect Track Plates to Road Plates

: Plate Joiner A

Designed to Connect Road Plates together

: Plate Joiner B

Supplemental plate joiner used to hold road plates together more

firmly.

Tram Joiners and A-type Plate Joiners should be inserted and

removed horizontally from their sockets and should not be bent

vertically.

Forward Direction

The Tram Feeder clip should slide

into the backside of the track piece,

fitting underneath the locking tabs

as shown. Be careful not to break

the tabs on either the feeder or

on the underside of the track. The “forward” and “reverse” directions for the track are dependent on the orientation

of the feeder track. As shown below, “forward” for the trams is exactly opposite to the

direction of the track feeder. This will help you keep drack of the direction of the

electrical current when combining UNITRAM light rail track to UNITRACK.

Step

The Road plates which have track attached to them

can be connected to each other using only the

standard Unijoiners without the use of additional

plate joiners. Optionally, you can use added joiners

to strengthen the connection between plates as

necessary - Refer to Page 9 “Basic Plate Connections

2” for details - Do not throw away any unused

joiners as they will be needed if you with to expand

the base with additional track plates.

Use the included extra Track plate joiners to attach

the Road plates to the track plates.

When you lift the connecting plates, remember

that parts can detatch. Always hold them as

securely as possible.

Basic Plate Connection 2

Disassembly and Storage of Track Plates (Whole Plates and Curve Plates)

Storage Tips

This product is designed to let you connect the plates in any way you choose. You

should experiment with the different connection options to create your own layouts.

Assembling individual Road and Track Plates

Disassembly of Whole Plates Disassembly of Curved

Track Plates

A: Plate Joiner A

T : Tram Joiner

T : Tram Joiner Orientation

Down

Track Side

Road Side

B: Plate Joiner B

Plates ~ should be connected

together first, then the other

plates can be attached to the

combined assembly.

First, take off the road plate section.

Then, lift the road plates connected

to the straight track Plates from the

center as shown to disconnect them. Remove road plate as shown.

Disconnect the track sections

from the intersection by

bending the tracks as shown.

This product is very precisely

engineered and delicate. When

disassembling the set, care should

be taken not to break any detail

parts. It is recommended to

take apart as few sections as

possible when breaking the set

down for storage.

The Track and Road plates can be

stored in the original box. Tram

Stops and fences should not be

removed once they are attached

to the track.

Rotate the rail section on a straight

track section as shown to discconect

it from the adjoining tracks.

Mounting holes for Catenary Base

Installing Catenary Poles

Installing Traffic Lights

Installing Streetlights and Fences

The Different Types of Catenary Bases

Straight

Track

Curved

Track

Long Base C

Used for mounting a catenary on a middle section of multiple straight tracks.

Used for mounting a catenary on the end sections of multiple straight tracks.

Used for mounting a catenary on a stand alone straight track.

Basic Short Base

Inside of Curve

Outside of Curve

The curved track catenaries

are not symmetrical; note

which sides are meant to be

on the inside and outside of

the curve.

The different Traffic Light

and base pole assemblies

can be interchanged to

create varied Traffic lights

for intersections.

These are just basic examples of how to set up the various lights and fences. The mounting pegs are identical

between the different traffic and street lights, allowing you to mix and match them in any way you choose.

* This slot is meant for mounting optional detail parts, such as #23-215 Utility Pole Set (sold separately)

[Long Base A]

[Long Base B]

[Long Base C]

In the sample setups below, Base C is used.

Catenary bases with rounded ends should be used when adjacent to curved track sections.

Pole

Connector

Pole

Connector

Crosswalk Signal #1

Single Streetlight

Double Streetlight

Optional detail slot*

Fence Fence

Fence

Crosswalk Signal #2

Traffic Light Base

Crosswalk Signal

Operating Cars

on UNITRAM Hooking up the Power Pack

Using the Rerailer

Operating the Kato Power Pack

Step

Insert the black power cable from the AC Adapter

into the Power Pack and plug the Adapter into the

wall outlet. The Power light will turn on.

Set the speed control lever to “stop” and set the

directional lever to “brake”

Place a Light Rail Car on the track,

set the Directional Control lever to

“forward” or “reverse” and turn

the Speed Control Lever to supply

power to the car.

The more you turn the Speed Control

Lever towards “Full”, the faster

that it will run. Be careful when

running cars at higher speeds.

Connect the white feeder cable connecter to

the white DC output plug on the Power Pack.

Power Light

Illuminates when power

is on

Speed Control Lever

Directional

Lever

UNITRAM is set up to be used as a double track system.

Prepare the two Power Packs as shown above and hook

them up to the feeders for their respective tracks. By

connecting two feeder cables to two separate Power

Packs, Power Pack A and Power Pack B can control their

respective tracks and Light Rail Cars independently from

one another.

You should not connect more than one Power Pack to

a single track, as it may cause damage to your Cars or

short circuit the power system.

Reset Switch

DC Feeder

Connector Plug

AC Adapter Cord

Feeder Cable

NOTE: “forward” and “reverse” are

related to the direction of track power

and may not coincide with the physical

“forward” and “reverse” ends of your

train.

Power Pack B

Power Pack A

Setting up Multiple Power Packs for individual Track Control

Place the rerailer on any straight section of

track, locking it down over the rails. Place

the car on the center of the rails and slide it

down onto the tracks - the rerailer will make

sure that the wheel flanges align properly on

the rails.

23-417

23-418

23-402A

23-403B

23-404A

23-405B

23-406

23-505

24-207

24-209

24-212

24-231

24-076

23-419

23-421

Creating

Scenic Layouts

Diorama

Plan Scenic Layout Plan 1

You can use different buildings

to create different scenery setups for your UNITRAM layout - whether you want

to make a dense urban setting with tall, modern buildings, or a more suburban

town with the use of trees and smaller, residential buildings.

Front-of-station facility set

Park and parking Lot set

Gilbert’s Gardens Apartments

Roselle Road House

909 Jefferson Street

3651 N. Sheffield Ave

Mama’s Seafood Restaurant

90’s Toyota Car Set

Walking Passengers figure set

Elementary School figure set

Passers-by figure set

Park Visitors figure set

Street-Tree set (8 pcs)

Street Sign set

Dio-Town Accessory set

~ are optional additional accessories

to enhance the realism of your layout.

Additional Item List

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Scenic Layout Plan 2

23-417

23-418

23-431A

23-431B

23-433A

23-433B

23-434A

23-434B

23-435B

23-458

23-500

23-505

23-506

24-204

24-207

24-208

24-209

24-210

24-211

24-212

24-232

23-216

23-421

Additional Item List

Front-of-station facility set

Park and Parking Lot set

Office Building 1 (Brick)

Office Building 1 (Green)

Shopping Building 1 (Blue)

Shopping Building 1 (Ivory)

Office Building 2 (Gray)

Office Building 2 (Beige)

Business Building 2 (Gray) Policemen figure set

Local Bank Building

Toyota Automobiles

90’s Toyota Car set

City Buses

Standing Passenger figure set

Seated Passenger figure set

Walking Passenger figure set

Elementary School figure set

Student figure set

Young People figure set

Passers-by figure set

Bus and Taxi Stops

Dio Town Accessory Set

~ are optional additional accessories

to enhance the realism of your layout.

Diorama

Plan

24862

62 64 64 64

481-15

64 64

50 -

481-15

481-15481-15

481-15

124

248

124

124124

180

(1302mm x 510mm)

4 feet x 1 feet

●

20-000

20-020

20-040

20-048

●

20-100

20-170

20-220

248mm (9 3/4") Straight Track [4 pcs]

124mm (4 7/8") Straight Track [4 pcs]

62mm (2 7/16") Straight Track [4 pcs]

50.5mm (2") Bumper Type C [2 pcs]

249mm (9 3/4") Radius 45º Curve Track [4 pcs]

216mm (8 9/16") Radius 45º Curve Track [4 pcs]

#4 Left Turnout with 481mm (19") Radius Curve

Kato Power Pack

24-816 Insulated Joiner

You may need 2 x Power Packs if you have purchased the V50 instead

of the UNITRAM Starter Set which already includes a Power Pack

Long Engine House Kit

Insulated Unijoiners [20 pcs]

Turnout Control Switch

Straight UNITRAM : 25mm Track Spacing

Curved UNITRAM : 33mm Track Spacing

Straight UNITRAM to

Straight UNITRACK Curved UNITRAM to

Single UNITRACK curves Curved UNITRAM to

Double UNITRACK curves

248

124

50 -

R249-45

R216-45

481-15

1x 20-000

1x 20-020

1x 20-040

1x 20-048

1x 20-100

1x 20-170

4x 20-220

1x 22-014

1x 23-300

1x 24-816

4x 24-840

Unitrack

Compatibility

Compatibility between UNITRAM and UNITRACK

Single and double track UNITRACK can be used to expand and diversify your

UNITRAM layout.

Easy to assemble decorative layouts can be built

without the use of glue or paint.

UNITRAM has different track spacing on straight and

curved sections. Single track sections of UNITRACK

can be linked to UNITRAM on straights. Double track

can be linked to UNITRAM on curves.

Additional Item List

Connecting UNITRACK to UNITRAM

A Long Engine House can function as a

Tram Base for storage of additional cars.

Individual UNITRACK Items

Buildings and

structures are an

easy and effective way

to create scenery for your

railroad. you can store multiple

Light Rail Cars in an optional Long

Engine House (#23-300) building, switching

them in and out of service as you run your

trains.

Plan

20-862-1

22-014

40-800-1 40-900-1

●

20-862-1

40-800-1 40-900-1

●

20-873-1

22-014

Additional Item List

Double Track

Inner Loop Set

Rail Yard

Switching Set

Enjoy operating trains on a long, winding layout.

One of the main features of Kato

UNITRACK’s modern, concrete tie

double track is it’s banked (super-

elevated) curves.

Make a siding for switching cars.

Plan

Layout Dimensions

V14 Double Track Inner Loop Set

V3 Rail Yard Switching Set

Kato Power Pack

(1562mm x 1717mm)

5 feet x 5 feet

Layout Dimensions

(1178mm x 682mm)

3 feet x 2 feet

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www.katousa.com/N/Unitrack/

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Kato USA, Inc. 100 Remington Road Schaumburg, IL 60173

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Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems with your track, consult the following

checklist to see if it helps solve your issue.

is the plug properly plugged into the transformer and

into the wall outlet? Re-insert the plug into the wall outlet and into the

terminal on the rear of the Power Pack.

Is the feeder wire properly inserted both into the

underside of the track and into the Power Pack? Insert the connector into the power pack and the

feeder properly into the bottom side of the track.

Are the track sections coupled securely? Check and make sure that all of the track connectors

are properly fastened and not misaligned.

Is your track clean?

Double check again. Just in case.

You should regularly clean your tracks by using a cotton

swab or cloth soaked with track cleaning solution or a

low-concentration (nothing above 90%) rubbing

alcohol. After cleaning the tracks, wipe them down

with a dry cloth to ensure there is no leftover residue.

Is the pilot lamp of the power pack lit? There may be a short circuit on the track. Clear the

tracks of trains and push the reset button on the rear

of the Power Pack.

Kato V50 UNITRAM Quick Start Manual And Manual

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Model: V50 UNITRAM

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