KATO 20-823 Curved Truss Bridge Set R448-60° (Green) N Scale

20-823 Curved Railway Bridge Set R448-60° (Green)

This product is a track set that includes bridge piers and catenary poles, designed to be used with various separately sold Unitrack components to create a realistic curved railway bridge layout. The girder bridge (comprising 4 spans) has a total length of approximately 470mm, making it an attractive display base for a 3-car train formation.
*You can also expand the bridge using separately sold deck girder bridge sections (straight or curved).

Product Details
● Inspired by iconic scenes along the Iida Line, this set features a curved railway bridge section, complete with bridge piers and catenary poles.
● Once assembled, it forms an R448-60° curved railway bridge, which can be integrated into your layout alongside existing single-track elevated sections or single-track deck girder bridges.
● The sight of a train traversing the gentle curve of the bridge—with the train formation subtly following the arc—looks truly impressive and enhances the appeal of your rolling stock.
● Enjoy running a wide variety of trains—from classic JNR-era electric multiple units (EMUs), 165-series, and 80-series trains, to modern JR-era 211-series and 313-series units—regardless of the specific era.
● Beyond recreating the famous "bridge that doesn't cross" (a unique feature on the Iida Line), this set serves as an excellent, accessible entry point for incorporating an electrified curved railway bridge into your layout. It is a perfect choice for those looking to experience a curved railway bridge for the first time.

Product Details
● The components—single-track deck girder curved bridge (R448-15°, green), conical-frustum style bridge pier (No. 5, 50mm), and single-track rigid-frame (portal-style) catenary poles (including mounts for bridge piers)—are identical in specification to the individual, separately sold versions. ● This set allows for the assembly of a curved steel bridge consisting of four girder spans with a radius of 448mm and a 60-degree arc. The total length along the curve is approximately 47cm—a size sufficient to accommodate a 3-car train.
● The bridge piers are 50mm high (with the track base sitting at 60mm), matching the standard height of existing products. They can be integrated into a single-track elevated layout, allowing you to run trains across the bridge.
● Please note that this product cannot be used for train operations on its own.
● The set includes 12 sets of portal-style (rigid-frame) catenary mast bases designed for single-track steel bridges. It does not include the catenary mast bases intended for use with the 23-047 "Single-Track Steel Bridge Pier No. 5."

Set Contents
● Single-track deck girder curved steel bridge (R448-15°, green): 4 units
● Conical-frustum-shaped bridge pier (No. 5, 50mm): 5 units
● Inspection platforms: 5 units
● Single-track portal-style (rigid-frame) catenary masts: 12 units
● Catenary mast bases (for bridge piers): 12 units
● Single-sided rail joiners: 2 units

Included Items
● Single-sided rail joiners: 2 units
● Inspection platforms: 5 units
● Portal-style (rigid-frame) catenary mast bases (for single-track steel bridges): 12 sets