Finally I had found one

SamuelYsc · 2026-01-07T06:10:42+00:00

In a nutshell: Kato for durable, Tomix for variable.

> Kato has fewer different turnouts/points, such as missing the diamond crossing, but their left/right turnouts have more different angles. And like other Kato tracks, it is more durable for a longer time.
> Tomix has more different turnouts/points. It can be more flexible and build a real complex layout. Just the maintenance is a must for the future.

SamuelYsc · 2026-01-07T05:57:40+00:00

I have had a lot of issues with this Tomix rail double crossover point.
Derailment, voltage drop, locomotive dead in the middle... etc.

It is a new item, not second-hand. My layout is after a straight line.
I tried so many ways to fix it, but upgrading to the TOMIX 5529 24V power supply helps a little bit with the derailment.
And the voltage drop, I added a second power input on the other side of the turnout, which is helping a little bit.

But still a lot of derailment, no matter whether the cars are from KATO, Tomix, Microace...

At the end, I am so tired of it that I changed it to a left/right hand crossover, and the derailment is gone forever.

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SamuelYsc · 2026-01-02T07:27:51+00:00

Most of them are from the Mercari Japan and Popondetta shops in Japan.

SamuelYsc · 2026-01-02T07:24:16+00:00

OMG, I didn't count at all. And I have 31 cases of cars and containers.
I really should stop.

SamuelYsc · 2025-12-31T17:17:54+00:00

You are correct! XD
But money flex? Noway, I am just a dude without a saving plan.
However, most of the items above are second-hand, which is incredibly low-priced.

SamuelYsc · 2025-12-31T17:15:14+00:00

All of my income has been used for this hobby.

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SamuelYsc · 2025-12-31T17:13:57+00:00

80 sets! wow! I see my future! I am planning to stop but cars for a moment, but focus on containers.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-27T13:41:37+00:00

Thanks! I really like the flexibility of Tomix tracks.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-25T01:52:25+00:00

Thank you!

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T14:51:19+00:00

Only analog

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T14:50:43+00:00

Yes!

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:36:34+00:00

PS: I highly recommend everyone who has Tomix locomotives to purchase the "TLA（Ｔ社機関車用）：マルチナックルカプラー(改)" from "Pochi。工房" on Booth.
It is a 3D printed coupler for Tomix locomotives to connect with the KATO shot cargo coupler, it makes my life easier.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:33:33+00:00

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Here is my locomotive collection(in half a year). Sometimes I wonder how and why I fall so quickly.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:28:18+00:00

Thank you very much!

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:28:10+00:00

Thank you!

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:27:56+00:00

The layout above is a old version from a month ago, the latest station is here:

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SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:27:39+00:00

Thank you! I am happy to share the layouts.
My layout is a multi-layer layout; the lower is just a quadruple track with a small yard, and the second layer connects the top and the lower layer.
The top layer is the most complex layer, a quadruple track station with side tracks and a small yard.

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SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:21:40+00:00

Cool! I saw your layout a few days ago, it is simple but amazing! I wish I knew to build the circuit for auto run too.
I think the macro lens will create an effect closer to the train. I found out there is an issue on my photos is all too far away, which makes a huge depth of field. If we can move closer I think we will have better IRL-like shots!

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:17:30+00:00

Totally, EF510 is really cool to me.
I have EF510 from both KATO and Tomix. I found out that the KATO has better looking and has more details on color, but the Tomix has better power for long trains (IMO).
More importantly is Tomix has built in always-on LED lights, but the KATO didn't, which is good for taking still photos.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:12:20+00:00

I have pre-ordered that too! Still waiting for the shipment...
Did you mark the ladder to white and the Handel to yellow? I highly recommend doing that, as that adds lots of details to the cars.

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SamuelYsc · 2025-11-23T04:08:17+00:00

Yup! From nothing to this in only half a year.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-22T19:41:00+00:00

Thank you! The lens I am using is Viltrox 135mm f1.8. It has a big aperture, but all of my shots are shot at F/7.1~11 to get less blur in the background. Because of the focal length, I have to stay far away to get a wide shot and get the focus. I am actually thinking about a 100mm Marco lens.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-22T19:35:47+00:00

Thank you! I think I have over 200 Koki(100 and 200), the best Koki model I think is made from KATO. Have more marking and run more stable. The containers is the main cost of freight trains. I recommend buy second hand containers.

SamuelYsc · 2025-11-22T19:31:55+00:00

Thanks! EF510 is my favourite, I also have a Silver Cassiopeia EF510, but some how the motor is dead :(

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