Ladies & Gentlemen weve got platforms!!!

After all my bellyaching about platforms I finally ordered some from MB Klein aka www.modeltrainstuff.com and they came through in record time with my order. I purchased 2 20-806 platform kits, 1-Gradual Incline set and 1- Pier set & a Kato built up building. This will not be my last order from them.

What a PITA Kato Overhead Station

Im not sure if it was the place where I purchased the Overhead station from. I did notice that the box was was taped up. On the box it said no adhesives are needed that it just snaps together. Well I needed some Crazy Glue to keep the stairways from falling out of the building. I had an issue with which platofrm fit the 23-200 Overhead Station, some platforms have a pounch out hole that you can fit the middle stairway from the overhead station into. It looks like 20-806 has this hole. 23-101, 23-100, 20-815 also looks like it has this punch out as well. Of course platforms without the canopy shouldnt have any problems with the 23-200 Overhead station.

For Sale or Trade Kato Viaduct Shinkansen Station Kit

Im not to fond of this station maybe because I haven't gotten my track up in the air yet so that may change be warned. Im looking to sell the Viaduct station plus the 2 add on shops & extensions for $75.00 + shipping. There are no piers or platforms included with this deal since I didn't get any. I'm looking to trade this set for a 23-127 Suburban Station Platforms.


2 x Station Shop Sections.
1 x Station Main Entrance & Stairway.
2 x Platform Extension Plates.

First order with MB Klein

I placed my first order with MB Klein an outfit in Maryland if Im not mistaken,
We'll see how it goes. I hear that MB Klein is an authorized dealer of Kato merchandise which is good sine Im such a Kato fanboy.

I placed an order with www.zscalemonster.com it's been a week at least and nada well tomorrow is Saturday so hopefully something will show up.


My order is below from MB Klein

KAT-20806 KATO N 20806 Island Platform Set 2 $15.99 $31.98
(This will go with my 23-200 Overhead Station. Finallay platforms)

KAT-23048 KATO N 23048 Double Track Concrete Ties Incline Pier Set (32pcs)
1 $31.49 $31.49
(I will finally elevate my track from the ground.)

kat-23019 KATO N Unitrack Double Track 2" Pier, Poured Concrete Column (6)
(I have a double track bridge that Id like to incorporate into my layout. plus I this these piers look way cooler.)
1 $10.49 $10.49

KAT-23431B KATO N 23431B Built-Up 4 Floor Office Building, Green
1 $15.99 $15.99
(who could pass up a $15 building from Kato, not me that's who.)

Finally I got trains running

Heres a youtube video of me running some trains on my latest acquirement a Kato V11 Superelevated Double Track set.