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product_id: 8660180
title: "Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 (japan import)"
brand: "kato"
price: "A$97"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Kato"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/8660180-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-106-japan-import
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Compatible with standard 9V power sources Enhances pulling power for longer trains Precision 1:160 scale motorized chassis Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 (japan import)

**Brand:** kato
**Price:** A$97
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚄 Bring your model trains to life with precision power and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 (japan import) by kato
- **How much does it cost?** A$97 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/8660180-powered-motorized-chassis-kato-11-106-japan-import)

## Best For

- kato enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kato brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Upgrade Your Layout:** Boosts traction and hauling capacity, conquering steep grades with ease
- • **Effortless Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with common 9V DC power setups—no complex wiring needed
- • **Powerful Motorized Drive:** Transforms static models into dynamic, self-propelled locomotives
- • **Scale-Perfect Engineering:** Authentic 1:160 N scale chassis for seamless model integration
- • **Premium Japanese Craftsmanship:** Kato’s renowned quality ensures durability and smooth operation every time

## Overview

The Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 is a high-quality, 1:160 scale motorized base designed for N scale model trains. Engineered in Japan, it offers reliable motor power compatible with standard 9V DC sources, enabling modelers to enhance their layouts with realistic movement and improved hauling capacity. Ideal for serious hobbyists seeking to upgrade static models into dynamic locomotives with authentic performance.

## Description

Suitable for the following scale(s): N Scale

Review: Works great! - Works great! First model train I’ve gotten that has a motor so I can pull the little cars I’ve collected :) (used a 9 volt battery hooked up to tracks and I have zero complaints!)
Review: Typical Kato quality - outstanding! - I used the Kato 11-106 to bash up a powered “ghost” or “pusher” boxcar to help my steam engine pull long trains up the 4% grades of my layout - I fabricated a 30’ reefer ( not prototypical, I know, but doesn't look half bad...!) from a 36’ wood sided reefer by carefully cutting two 3’ sections out from each end about halfway between the door and the ends with a razor saw then carefully gluing it back together with MEK. Painted and lettered and it passes inspection of probably 99 people out of 100... and does what I wanted beautifully! My big 2-6-6-2 can now crawl up into my mountain pass with 20 cars, when before it was slipping and stalling out with just six. I run old-school DC, btw, would have no idea how you’d solder in a decoder if you were trying to DCC-ify things... Plus, fast and courteous shipping direct from Japan - all this for less than $20! Thanks for reading!

## Features

- This item is NOT a toy and is intended for modelling use
- Scale - 1:160 (UK Models 1:148)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews |

## Images

![Powered Motorized Chassis KATO 11-106 (japan import) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715pGydeqjL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great!
*by C***Z on January 18, 2026*

Works great! First model train I’ve gotten that has a motor so I can pull the little cars I’ve collected :) (used a 9 volt battery hooked up to tracks and I have zero complaints!)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Typical Kato quality - outstanding!
*by L***W on January 24, 2020*

I used the Kato 11-106 to bash up a powered “ghost” or “pusher” boxcar to help my steam engine pull long trains up the 4% grades of my layout - I fabricated a 30’ reefer ( not prototypical, I know, but doesn't look half bad...!) from a 36’ wood sided reefer by carefully cutting two 3’ sections out from each end about halfway between the door and the ends with a razor saw then carefully gluing it back together with MEK. Painted and lettered and it passes inspection of probably 99 people out of 100... and does what I wanted beautifully! My big 2-6-6-2 can now crawl up into my mountain pass with 20 cars, when before it was slipping and stalling out with just six. I run old-school DC, btw, would have no idea how you’d solder in a decoder if you were trying to DCC-ify things... Plus, fast and courteous shipping direct from Japan - all this for less than $20! Thanks for reading!

### ⭐⭐⭐ Too light weight.
*by K***R on March 4, 2023*

Because of light weight, it doesn't stay on track at fast speed. Also, no pulling power.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*