Description
Fiddle yard cassettes system.
Swap locomotives from one end of your consist to the other easily and quickly with these cassettes. Matches set track thats been laid on a 3mm underlay.
Usable length between the gates.
Note: Requires Peco / Hornby set track to complete.
Small 167mm – requires 1 x Standard Straight ST-200 / R600 / 36-600
Medium 335mm – requires 1 x Double Straight ST-201 / R601 / 36-601
Large 503mm – requires 1 x Standard Straight ST-200 / R600 / 36-600 + 1 x Double Straight ST-201 / R601 / 36-601
Super 670mm – requires 2 x Double Straight ST-201 / R601 / 36-601
Custom lengths available on request.
Fiddle Yard Cassettes – Precision Model Railway Staging System
Streamline your layout operation with Intentio’s precision-engineered model railway fiddle yard cassettes. Designed for reliable train storage, staging and off-scene operation, these cassettes provide a practical and space-efficient solution for OO layouts.
Ideal for end-of-line branch layouts, exhibition setups, and compact home layouts, our fiddle yard cassette system allows complete trains to be removed, stored, rotated or swapped with ease.
What Is a Fiddle Yard Cassette?
A fiddle yard cassette is a removable track section used to store and exchange complete trains off-scene. Instead of building a large fixed fiddle yard, cassettes allow you to:
Store multiple trains in minimal space
Swap rolling stock quickly
Rotate complete formations
Maintain realistic end-of-line operation
Simplify exhibition transport
This makes them perfect for operationally focused layouts.
Key Features
Precision laser-cut construction
Designed for OO gauge
Smooth rail alignment for reliable operation
Lightweight but rigid structure
Easy handling and safe train storage
Multiple length options available
Made in the UK
Perfect For
End-of-line branch layouts
Exhibition layouts
Compact home layouts
Steam-era and diesel-era operation
Modellers seeking realistic shunting and train rotation
Why Choose Intentio Fiddle Yard Cassettes?
Unlike basic DIY solutions, Intentio cassettes are engineered for strength, alignment and repeatable operation. The laser-cut design ensures consistent track spacing and structural rigidity while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.
They integrate seamlessly into existing fiddle yard systems and can be used individually or as part of a larger modular staging solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these suitable for OO gauge layouts?
Yes, they are designed specifically for OO gauge track spacing.
Can they be used for exhibition layouts?
Yes. They are ideal for exhibition use due to easy transport and rapid train exchange.
Is track included?
No, track is not supplied. You install your preferred settrack.
Can I connect multiple cassettes together?
Yes, multiple cassettes can be used to create a flexible staging system.
Jeff Taylor –
Excellent product. Very simple to put together. I modified mine to work as a sector plate which works perfect.
Martin Lockland –
Clever design, works perfectly. Simple to assemble and very well priced. Highly recommended.
Andrew Young –
Phil modified the design to be wider to be suitable for O-16.5 narrow gauge models. Simple and straight forward to put together, they’re just the job for my fiddle yard.
Steve Caunt –
These are excellent. I ordered one for a trial and they are perfect for my needs. They are very accurately cut and make up into a solid cassette very easily. The stops and the profiled ends for connection to the incoming track are nicley thought out. I will be ordering more as soon as my fiddle yard extension is built and I have worked out best to link the track power to the casette.
Rich M –
Really good design, easy to put together and they are strong and rigid with rolling stock on them, even when held just at one end.
I’ve been looking for a simple solution like this for years, so very glad it has come along! Each cassette is setup to align with track on cork underlay anyway, but also has a jigsaw piece type connection for each cassette, ensuring track is at correct height and exact alignment, so well-thought out.