{"product_id":"kato-20-215-unitrack-6-electric-turnout-right-urethane-ties-n-scale","title":"Kato 20-215 | Unitrack #6 Electric Turnout Right - Urethane Ties, 718mm (28 1\/4\") Radius | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato's #6 Unitrack turnout is the go-to switch for smooth, reliable N scale mainline trackwork, and this version dresses it up with urethane ties. They copy the synthetic composite ties modern railroads now lay in place of wood, with brown ties set on gray ballast for a more up-to-date look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the new ties it works exactly like the standard Kato 20-203: a gentle 718mm (28 1\/4\") diverging radius that long equipment handles with ease, and a built-in switch machine hidden beneath the roadbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKato\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-215 (Kato EP718-15RPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN (1:160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6 electric turnout, right hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e186mm (7 5\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiverging Route\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e718mm (28 1\/4\") radius, 15 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUrethane (synthetic) ties on gray ballasted roadbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt in, with lead wire and plug, plus a manual throw lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly the route the turnout is set for is powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKato 24-840 Turnout Control Switch (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the Package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 turnout with lead wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4949727695266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrethane ties model the synthetic composite ties used on modern railroads, a better match for present-day layouts than the standard brown wood-tie turnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad 718mm (28 1\/4\") diverging radius keeps long passenger cars and modern freight running smoothly through the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in switch machine sits under the roadbed with no bulky motor beside the track, and a manual lever lets you throw it by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower routing turnout, so a train parked on the unselected route sits dead. Handy for simple sidings without extra wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to go with Kato's new concrete-tie Unitrack, and joins all standard Unitrack with UniJoiners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need to throw it electrically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Kato 24-840 Turnout Control Switch, sold separately. It plugs into the turnout lead wire. If you are not using a Kato power pack, Kato's 24-842 adapter connects the switch to other power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Kato 20-203?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the look. Geometry, the switch machine and electrical behavior are the same. The 20-203 has brown wood-style ties, while the 20-215 has urethane ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I build a siding or a double track crossover with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a 718mm (28 1\/4\") radius 15 degree curve to the diverging leg. That brings the track back parallel at Kato's standard 49.5mm double track spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work on a DCC layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The track works on DC or DCC. To throw the turnout from your DCC system, wire the switch machine to a stationary accessory decoder instead of the 24-840.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the left-hand version available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Kato 20-214 is the matching left-hand turnout, linked below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore in This Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kato-20-214-unitrack-6-electric-turnout-left-urethane-ties-n-scale\"\u003eKato 20-214 #6 Electric Turnout Left, Urethane Ties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kato-20-203\"\u003eKato 20-203 #6 Electric Turnout Right, standard ties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kato-24-840\"\u003eKato 24-840 Turnout Control Switch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kato-railroad-track\"\u003eKato Unitrack\u003c\/a\u003e range, all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/track\"\u003etrack and turnouts\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/n-scale\"\u003eN scale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226834936063,"sku":"381-20215","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/20-215.jpg?v=1789588291","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-20-215-unitrack-6-electric-turnout-right-urethane-ties-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}