{"product_id":"kato-52-300-narrow-gauge-unitrack-4-electric-turnout-left-hoe","title":"Kato 52-300 | Narrow Gauge Unitrack #4 Electric Turnout Left, 481mm (19\") Radius | HOe \/ HOn30 Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato Narrow Gauge Unitrack brings the same snap-together roadbed track N scale modelers rely on to HOe, HOn30 and OO-9 layouts. The 52-300 is a compact #4 left-hand electric turnout with a 481mm (19\") diverging radius and a built-in switch machine, sized for sidings, passing loops, yard leads and island platforms on 9mm gauge track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with two short extension tracks for the diverging side, so you can build a clean siding right out of the package.\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\u003e52-300 (Kato NEP481-15L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHOe \/ HOn30 (1:87) and OO-9 (1:76) narrow gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#4 electric turnout, left hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiverging Route\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e481mm (19\") radius, 15 degrees\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\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, 2 short extension tracks\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\u003eRoadbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray ballasted Unitrack roadbed with narrow gauge tie spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4949727703596\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\u003eBuilt-in switch machine hides the mechanism under the roadbed, so there is no bulky motor sitting beside the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 degree diverging route pairs with the Kato 52-250 R481-15 curve to bring a siding back parallel to the main.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo short extension tracks included for the diverging side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie spacing is scaled for narrow gauge models, not N scale, for a more convincing HOe or OO-9 look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnaps together with UniJoiners. No nails, glue or ballasting needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat 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 and connects to the accessory terminals of your power pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with my N scale Unitrack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt shares the same 9mm gauge and UniJoiner connection, so it will physically join N scale Unitrack. The ties are spaced for narrow gauge, so it looks different sitting next to N scale track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it 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 right-hand version available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Kato 52-301 is the right-hand turnout, listed 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-52-301-narrow-gauge-unitrack-4-electric-turnout-right-hoe\"\u003eKato 52-301 Narrow Gauge #4 Electric Turnout Right\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kato-52-250-narrow-gauge-unitrack-r481-15-curve-track-4-pcs-hoe\"\u003eKato 52-250 Narrow Gauge R481-15 Curve Track, 4 pcs\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 more for your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scale-ho\"\u003eHO scale\u003c\/a\u003e layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129867383039,"sku":"381-52300","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/4949727703596-1.webp?v=1789587838","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-52-300-narrow-gauge-unitrack-4-electric-turnout-left-hoe","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}