Update: Kato's Unitrack Modular Electric Turntable is now back in stock!

Dear N Scale Customers:

Check out the new Turntables and accessories perfect for your layout!

We had a few customers ask how to convert your Kato set to DCC, Here is all the information you'll need to get up and running!

Wow! A plug-n-play turntable solution for N-scalers. 

Kato brought out the 381-20283 Unitrack Modular Electric Turntable and it works brilliantly!

This model is easily expandable to 36 roundhouse tracks using the extension track sets: 381-20285 Unitrack Modular Electric Turntable Extension Track Set (Straight) & 381-20286 Unitrack Modular Electric Turntable Extension Track Set (Curved) and has the same reliability we’ve come to expect from Kato products.

You can power these sets indirectly using the power-routing bridge or directly using 381-20284 Unitrack Modular Electric Turntable Extension Track Feeder Kit.

The model is designed for use with DC power using the 381-22014 Power Pack for Unitrack HO and N

Ready to convert your layout to DCC, but worried it’s going to be difficult? I promise, it’s simple, keep reading!

In addition to the model is a DCC Auto-Reversing units like the Digitrax AR1, MRC 500-AD520, DCC Specialties - OnGuard DCC Auto Reverser-Breaker 246-OGAR. 

MRC 500-AD520 DCC Auto Reverse Module above

Wiring Diagram

This wiring diagram is different from what Kato recommends in their instructions.
Here I am using the bridge as the shorting section. I am not using insulated rail joiners in the diagram.

Next we will replace the throttle back making sure the lanyard is in place around the screw post protrusion and replace the screw.  

Use a light hand as you do not want to strip out the threads in the screw post protrusions.

Operating Instructions

Once you complete installing and wiring the Kato Turntable Controller, try to move the track power direction control lever to either position, there is no need to move it again. The Kato Turntable Controller is only used to turn the bridge turning it clockwise or counter clockwise.

The DCC Command Station is now the primary controller and is used to control direction and speed of your locomotive. It will function the same as it would on any other portion of the layout.

Looking for more Kato Products? Click Here