Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, N: DIY-Catenary pole base for piers is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Slanjonok, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

N: DIY-Catenary pole base for piers 3D printable model by Slanjonok

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N: DIY-Catenary pole base for piers

Source: Thingiverse by Slanjonok

The N: DIY-Catenary pole base for piers is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Slanjonok. These are replacement parts for catenary pole bases supplied by KATO with its 23-019 and 23-020 piers. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-19 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Toys & Games

Tags: kato, kato unitrack, modelrailroad, modelrailways, Modeltrains, NScale, unitrack

About this model

These are replacement parts for catenary pole bases supplied by KATO with its 23-019 and 23-020 piers. Interestingly Kato supplements the 23-019-piers with pole bases of 69/18mm-distance, that will work only with standard double track viaducts, were the 6-leg piers (23-020) comes with the wider 83/25mm pole base, that looks nice only with the modern and wider slab roadbed viaducts. In any case, ones the catenary pole bases are lost, you can’t buy them separate (at least I couldn’t find such offer). So here comes the DIY-spare part and a solution if you like to use the 23-019-piers with the slab roadbed viaduct or via versus the 6-leg piers with the standard viaduct. In-between the both distances defined by KATO itself (83/20mm or 69/18mm) there is also a version fitted to the wider DIY-via…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. N: DIY-Catenary pole base for piers is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Slanjonok.
Who made this model?: Designed by Slanjonok, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.