🚂 Elevate Your Model Game with KATO's Motorized Chassis!
The Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 is a high-quality, precision-engineered component designed for serious model railway enthusiasts. With a scale of 1:160 (UK Models 1:148), this Japan-imported chassis offers smooth operation and compatibility, making it an essential addition to any model collection.
L**W
Typical Kato quality - outstanding!
I used the Kato 11-106 to bash up a powered “ghost” or “pusher” boxcar to help my steam engine pull long trains up the 4% grades of my layout - I fabricated a 30’ reefer ( not prototypical, I know, but doesn't look half bad...!) from a 36’ wood sided reefer by carefully cutting two 3’ sections out from each end about halfway between the door and the ends with a razor saw then carefully gluing it back together with MEK. Painted and lettered and it passes inspection of probably 99 people out of 100... and does what I wanted beautifully! My big 2-6-6-2 can now crawl up into my mountain pass with 20 cars, when before it was slipping and stalling out with just six. I run old-school DC, btw, would have no idea how you’d solder in a decoder if you were trying to DCC-ify things...Plus, fast and courteous shipping direct from Japan - all this for less than $20! Thanks for reading!
D**.
Excellent runner
I use these power units in my HOn30 tiny locomotives. I have five units running on my layout without a single issue. As with anything KATO, they are great runners.
C**Y
Great, but it could be smaller
Works excellently. The motor could be a bit smaller. I used a 3D printed shell on top.
K**Y
Works great with Tomix Tsumu-1000
If you’re looking for a cheap shell, the Tsumu can be used with minimal modification to work perfectly with the motor. You can grab one off EBay or from an import site for the US since I don’t think they’re on Amazon. Great for any JNR railways or if you can sneak it in with your other freight cars.
K**R
Too light weight.
Because of light weight, it doesn't stay on track at fast speed. Also, no pulling power.
S**K
Great price. Kato quality
Going to fab a small mining railway
B**S
A motor for $20!
Perfect if you just need a running motor for $20
M**W
Not a full locomotive but good for the money.
Awesome little car, very quick. I just wish it fit the track a little tighter. The wheel track is just slightly narrower than the other cars and locomotives I have in n scale so it derails a lot easier over switches and crossovers. It would otherwise be great for the price. Just wish it fit the track correctly and it would have been a 5 start purchase.
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