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N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132): Scale, Layout & Compatibility Guide

N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) exact product view 1

N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) is the specific model train track represented by this listing from KATO. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.

Matching the exact listing

  • Exact product: N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132)
  • Brand or vendor: KATO
  • Product type: Model Train Track
  • SKU or catalog key: KAT20-132
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $13.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and KAT20-132. For this item, the safest match uses the complete title, vendor, SKU, product type and image together. None of those identifiers should be replaced by a broad category assumption. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

What the current listing actually confirms

The live record provides the following product-specific information: “N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) is an exact KATO model railroad product. Manufacturer: KATO Manufacturer part number: 20-132 Item number: KAT20-132 Official KATO product data and images identify this exact release.” The wording is treated as a source excerpt, not as a substitute for independent fit, scale or condition checks.

How to evaluate this product type

Place N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) in the layout plan by answering four questions: what scale is stated, what railroad or equipment identity is shown, what physical or electrical interface is required, and what clearance or radius does the layout provide? The catalog key KAT20-132 keeps those answers attached to the correct release.

For rolling stock, inspect road number, body style, trucks, wheels and couplers. For electronics, identify connector, current capacity, speaker or lighting needs. For structures and scenery, verify footprint, power and clearance.

Using the item with confidence

Use a consistent roster format: manufacturer, item number, road name, road number, scale, coupler standard, wheel notes and acquisition date. A complete roster is more useful than a title-only wish list when the same prototype appears in several releases.

If the exact item is intended for display rather than operation, the same identity fields still matter even when radius or control compatibility does not.

Image-by-image verification

The gallery contains 3 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

  • Identity: title, vendor and item number KAT20-132 agree.
  • Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
  • Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
  • Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
  • Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Model Trains & Train Sets · KATO Model Trains, Track & Railroad Supplies · Model Train Track & Turnouts

Cataloging and project notes

A useful record for N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) includes the original URL, item number KAT20-132, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

For gifting, the product image can verify the visual subject while the item number KAT20-132 verifies the release. Both checks matter when the recipient collects small variations.

Questions answered by the exact listing

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching KAT20-132 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Decision summary: choose N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.

Review the live N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific verification note

The evidence trail for N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) should remain attached to item number KAT20-132. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.

Why the complete record should be retained

N R348-45 Curved Track (4 ea) (13 3/4-45d) (20-132) is filed as a Model Train Track from KATO. Its compact reference is KAT20-132. Preserve the product URL, one clear image, the selected option and the receipt with those identifiers. A related item may look nearly identical while differing in quantity, scale, color, road number, hardware, package or compatibility.

The most reliable ownership note separates three stages: what the seller stated, what arrived, and what happened when the item was used or displayed. That structure supports later troubleshooting and replacement without adding unsupported claims to the original listing. It also makes the article auditable because every conclusion remains tied to the exact product instead of the surrounding category.

Continue through the compatible train system

Match scale, control system, track family, couplers, minimum radius and the exact manufacturer item number before ordering.