The new newsletter ntrak modular railroading society, inc. Ttrak is a great way to get involved in model railroading as the modules are very small and easy to store. Please see the ntrak module howto book andor for current layout. Capital pennscalers ntrak module construction page 1.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When measuring, cutting and fixing in place the height adjustment blocks make sure that. The adjustable feet are required to be able to raise the top surface of the module to a maximum height of 100mm above the table top. These modules are being constructed using the instructions in the ntrak module howto book. In actuality, there are very few formal specifications for a ttrak module, however, if those few specifications are followed, all t. Ttrak is the only modular railroad system with specifications for every scale so there is no need to change your scale of choice to enjoy the benefits of the ttrak system.
Track mounting screws are included with each flush deck module. Wiring of reversed modules re quires special adapter cables. The ntrak manual contains the full specification for ntrak modules while the ntrak module howto book contains the ntrak manual plus plans, photos, and. I put 2 pink styrofoam on top of that, covering the whole module. Ntrak layouts allow short or long trains, some with as many as 100 cars or more.
The 2 12 allows enough thread left inside the tee nut when. Legs should have 2 12 3 height adjusting feet with 51618 threads. At the time i had a gmc van and could transport a 18 module three. The tjunction is a special module but has become very common in larger layouts as it permits more complex module arrangement as well as increasing the number of loops on a layout. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ntrak module howto book. Capital pennscalers ntrak module construction page 4. There are optional sizes and track locations to give a great deal of flexibility to the system. Below is a drawing of a typical module as used by ntrak. Foldable legs on a module model railroad hobbyist magazine. The club will select one outstanding module in the layout for photographs and a description to be submitted to ntrak for the new how to book. Refers to foam and other new, lightweight techniques for module construction. Ntrak module manual kindle edition by modular railroading society, ntrak.
Lastly, i constructed throttle connection wires with some additional cinchjones connectors. Barely any module track plans, including for the ones he describes how to construct. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ntrak module manual. Please see the ntrak module howto book andor for current layout wiring specifications. The ntrak manual as well as other items, including the ntrak newsletter can be ordered from ntrak publishing. The model railroad book by warren morgan fawcett book 208. A module is a portable section of table type structure which is but one part of a large group of like tables which when all assembled together form a large and fully operating model railroad. New members to northern virginia ntrak receive the ntrak module manual when they join. The ntrak division is organized and functions to provide an opportunity for n scale modelers to pursue their interests by use of the ntrak module system. Tamiya vought f4u1a corsair 2 scale includes how to build book. Ntrak entry module model railroader magazine model. By reversing some modules, where space is limited, an aisle can be eliminated, as shown on the right in figure 1. In 2017 members of ntrak, inc decided to organize a layout at the national train show portion of the orlan do nmra national convention that was open to any and all ttrak module owners. Our club links individual modules to create a large layouts.
The geometry of the tjunction was derived by steve jackson in 2004 based on the geometry of a typical corner. In photo number 1, im cutting the track to length at the end of the modules to. Books the following publications are available for sale at the company store. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ntrak module how to book. The ntrak standards are available from the national ntrak organization in the module how to book. The ntrak module how to book n scale modular railroading jim fitzgerald. These and other books on n scale modeling are available from the ntrak store. The foam is a bit noisier than just cork on plywood.
Assembling a western railcraft brass kit a project currently in abeyance. The basic ntrak module is two feet wide, four feet long and 40 inches high. The ntrak module how to book spiralbound january 1, 1997 by n scale modular railroading author 5. Module construction page 4 capital pennscalers ntrak. Many clubs are formed for the specific purpose of building module layouts as space for a permanent layout is hard to find and is very expensive when available. There are adjustment bolts in the legs with a two inch adjustment range. For the larger scales it may be advisable to use larger size pieces of wood due to the possible heavier models which will be run on it.
The ntrak module how to book kindle edition by modular railroading society, ntrak. How to build your dream team, explode yo hardback new maslan, a. Ntrak layouts worldwide offer closeup viewing, correctly proportioned scenery, and maximum train action. Ntrak allows modellers to participate in a large layout but only invest a small amount of space at their own home. Ntrak standards are set forth in the ntrak module manual and the ntrak module howto book and are available online from the ntrak company store. I would strongly suggest you obtain or borrow a copy of this, as the smaller ntrak module manual pamphlet is somewhat vague due to its brevity but that could just be me. The model railroad book by warren morgan fawcett book 208 vintage. The only book i dont have is the the ntrak module how to book by jim fitzgerald. Harold brayton has 27 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the ntrak module howto book by ntrak modular railroading society. May 02, 2014 after many requests to make my module video, i determined that with the building of the third module would be the perfect time to film the walkthrough.
If you have a compass that will stretch to 18 radius you could use it to help lay out the modules. Ntrak standards require the distance from the top of the rails to the bottom of the module top to be 4 12 our instructions show the spline method for track support. For your enjoyment is this nice book titled ron tarjany on modular railroading. Module legs are made from 2x2 wood stock with height adjusting feet and should have a cross brace at the top and a cross brace 8 up from the bottom. The ntrak standards are available from the national ntrak organization in the module howto book. Ntrak modules are marked by their standard three running tracks two are mainline tracks and the. So, do not do this, or if an existing module, remove the power strip. One of the beautiful aspects of ttrak is the simplicity of the specifications. The following track plans are among the over 100 plans, drawn to 121 scale, shown in the track plan set available from ntrak. The ntrak module howto book kindle edition by ntrak modular railroading society. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or.
Here is the ntrak weblink to organizations all over the globe. Minimal information on designing a module track plan. Ntrak standards and issues to consider in building a modulejim davisjune 2015 21k. Its inexpensive, lightweight, consistent in size and not prone to warping or swellingshrinking like wood. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Each n scale ttrak module includes four foot brackets that have a threaded insert installed to accommodate the users choice of leveling screws. The ntrak module manual is reproduced in a larger size for easy reading. Introduction to layout modules national model railroad association. The ntrak module howto book, modular railroading society. The three tracks are common to all modules and the same.
The minimal standards allow for a wide range of flexibility in design yet still maintain interoperability with all modules built per the standards. All flush deck modules are predrilled with track attachment holes to precisely locate your track. That issue of the ntrak newsletter included an article on how to build a ttrak straight and corner module. The ntrak module howto book kindle edition by modular railroading society, ntrak. The circles on the diagrams show the key dimensions for the modules.
The ntrak manual as well as other items, including the ntrak newsletter can be. They can interchange connect and operate their module with any club or group that follows ntrak standards. I started building a few module frames the other day, but havent gotten to the legs yet and was considering using either 1 o 114 pvc pipe. However, during an actual show there is so much background noise this is not noticeable. The ntrak division sets up layouts throughout the year at various locations in northern virginia, the district of columbia, and in montgomery county in. The solid circles are the inner and outer edges of the modules, and are another way to mark distances bf, bg, ba, and bd. These castor wheels are attached to a 2 x 6 pine cross piece.
They are built by individuals as part of a home layout or specifically for use interfacing with others in a large setup. The second module had a top deck of 12 birch plywood. These, and other books on n scale modeling are available from ntrak or from the dieter hiersig memorial club library. Unofficial ttrak handbook small modules for nscale. Introduction to layout modules national model railroad.
At the time i had a gmc van and could transport a 18 module three 6 sections and 20 or more of 4 modules to shows. It is the most popular standard for use in united states n scale. I desiged it many years ago with the intention of building it but shortly thereafter stopped participating in ntrak due to health and other considerations. What is n scale tucson ntrak enjoying the n scale model. Ntrak module manual, modular railroading society, ntrak. The ntrak module how to book n scale modular railroading jim fitzgerald first edition.
The plywood sides rest on the cross piece for support. The ntrak module howto book, ntrak modular railroading. In the january 2002 ntrak newsletter, lee provided an update on ttrak including photos of her center city set of three singles that featured a siding and dense urban modeling. The module can start a second track on either side of it, as the yard area is all set at ntrak track spacings and the correct setbacks, and the second main is setup exactly how it appears. Try to find the modules in this image gallery of edison off site.
Ntrak modules are tables that c clamp together to form large n scale train layouts at conventions, shopping malls, club rooms, and as home layouts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ttrak is a modular model railroad system based on a few standards for module size, track placement, track interface, and electrical connections. A bit dated, but a necessary read if you want to plan and build a ntrak module. The ntrak manual contains the full specification for ntrak modules while the ntrak module howto book contains the ntrak manual plus plans, photos, and howto details for building ntrak modules. The very next year, in 2018, and encouraged by the success of the 2017 layout in orlando, a layout was organized at the nmras. In actuality, there are very few formal specifications for a ttrak module, however, if those few specifications are followed, all ttrak modules are compatible with each other. For your enjoyment is this nice book titled the model railroad book. Module frame height the heightwidth of the module frame lumber depends on what type of track base is being used on the module see below. Apr 05, 2016 there are optional sizes and track locations to give a great deal of flexibility to the system. This book describes the standards for modules that are used in ntrak modular layouts. Bantrak is the baltimore areas ntrak club since 1983. One chapter explains the basic reasons for using modules and how the standards developed.
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