The V1, V2 and V3 sets, which expand the M1 and M2 sets that are ideal for getting started in N gauge model railways, now arrive as UNITRACK single track reproducing PC sleepers. Concrete No. 3 sleepers were adopted and became widespread from the late 1950s onwards, and half a century later they are still widely used, including for sleeper replacement on conventional ballasted track. Synthetic sleepers are highly durable, lightweight railway sleepers made from rigid urethane foam (a type of plastic) and glass fibre. They offer the same workability as wood, yet do not rot, are lighter than concrete and have a long life of more than 30 years. In contrast to the concrete sleepers of plain track, they are used where particularly high durability and ease of installation are required, such as turnouts (points) and bridges.
Track sets reproducing PC (concrete) sleepers, letting you enjoy atmospheric running that matches the rolling stock in service in recent years. Combine the V sets with the basic Master 1/2 sets to enjoy a variety of layouts.
Main features
- Reproduces the concrete sleepers that became widespread from the late 1950s, for a wide range of running from conventional main-line rolling stock to Shinkansen.
- The synthetic-sleeper No. 6 electric points (left/right) included in V1 and V3 reproduce the appearance of the synthetic sleepers now in widespread use.
- The ballast surface, lower than on double track, gives the track a three-dimensional look as it is, and by applying ballast you can recreate high-standard track.
V1-PC Island Platform Passing Siding Electric Point Set
- A set for installing a station with an island platform/passing loop using No. 6 electric points. The island platform set and the suburban platform DX island set fit exactly.
- Set contents: PC straight track S248PC x6, PC straight track S64PC x2, PC curved track R718-15PC x2, synthetic-sleeper No. 6 electric point (left/right) x1 each, point switch x2
