Kato 24-840BK | Unitrack Turnout Control Switch, Black | HO & N Scale
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Description
The Kato 24-840BK turnout control switch lets you throw Kato Unitrack electric turnouts from your control panel instead of reaching across the layout. It clips onto the side of a Kato power pack, and the turnout lead wire plugs straight into the back. The same switch works with both N scale and HO scale Unitrack electric turnouts.
This is the current black version of Kato's long-running 24-840 switch, with the same function as the earlier model.
Specifications
| Brand | Kato |
| Item Number | 24-840BK |
| Scale | N and HO (Kato Unitrack) |
| Type | Turnout control switch, one per electric turnout |
| Mounting | Clips onto the side of Kato power packs, and onto other 24-840BK switches |
| Connection | Plug-in socket for the Unitrack turnout lead wire |
| In the Package | 1 switch, number labels |
| Color | Black |
| UPC | 4949727695068 |
| Condition | New |
Features
- Flip the lever to throw a Kato Unitrack electric turnout. One switch controls one turnout.
- Clips directly onto the side of Kato power packs such as the Power Pack SX, so there is no separate panel to build.
- Switches clip together side by side to make a bank of controls for a larger layout.
- Number labels included so you can mark which switch runs which turnout.
- Plug-in connection. The turnout lead wire plugs into the switch with no soldering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many switches do I need?
One for each electric turnout you want to throw from the control panel.
Does it work with N scale and HO scale turnouts?
Yes. Kato N scale and HO scale Unitrack electric turnouts use the same plug, so this one switch covers both.
Can I use it without a Kato power pack?
Yes. Kato's 24-842 adapter connects the switch to other power supplies.
Is this the same as the blue 24-840?
It does the same job. The black 24-840BK is the version Kato currently makes.
Works With
- Kato 20-214 #6 Electric Turnout Left, Urethane Ties (N)
- Kato 20-215 #6 Electric Turnout Right, Urethane Ties (N)
- Kato 20-202 #6 Electric Turnout Left (N)
- Kato 20-203 #6 Electric Turnout Right (N)
- Kato 52-300 Narrow Gauge #4 Electric Turnout Left (HOe)
- Kato 52-301 Narrow Gauge #4 Electric Turnout Right (HOe)
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