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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)
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
Sign Post
Fence (R)
Fence (L)
Fence (E)
Base R
Stop Name
Sticker
Stop Name
Sticker
Track Side
Ad
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
Step
Step
Step
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
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: Tram Joiner
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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
Step
Step
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.
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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
Up
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
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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
Single Streetlight
Double Streetlight
Optional detail slot*
Fence Fence
Fence
Crosswalk Signal #2
Traffic Light Base
Crosswalk Signal
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Operating Cars
on UNITRAM Hooking up the Power Pack
Using the Rerailer
Operating the Kato Power Pack
Step
Step
Step
Step
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
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.
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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
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Creating
Scenic Layouts
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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
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Additional Item List
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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.
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Diorama
Plan
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(1302mm x 510mm)
4 feet x 1 feet
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20-000
20-020
20-040
20-048
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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
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R216-45
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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
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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
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20-873-1
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Additional Item List
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
Plan
Layout Dimensions
V14 Double Track Inner Loop Set
V3 Rail Yard Switching Set
Kato Power Pack
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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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.
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