Modular Model Railroad Layout Standards
Modular modeling allows creation of layouts in pieces. These modules are easily interconnected to form large layouts. Listed below are links to pages with specifications for building modules to various standards. If you plan on joining a modular club, be sure to get their club-specific standards before constructing a module.
NTrak Modular Railroading Society
NTrak standards are widely used and usually the standard for entering modules in train shows.
NTrak standards are widely used and usually the standard for entering modules in train shows.
T-Trak Table Top Modules
T-Trak modules are similar to NTrak modules, except that they require no bench; T-Trak modules are designed to be interconnected to create a layout on a 96 x 30 inch table. T-Trak has been adapted for use in all scales from Z up through O.
T-Trak modules are similar to NTrak modules, except that they require no bench; T-Trak modules are designed to be interconnected to create a layout on a 96 x 30 inch table. T-Trak has been adapted for use in all scales from Z up through O.
Austrak Standards
An abridged copy of the Austrak standards used by Australian clubs. This is a .pdf that is oriented sideways. It is intended to be printed and folded into a booklet.
An abridged copy of the Austrak standards used by Australian clubs. This is a .pdf that is oriented sideways. It is intended to be printed and folded into a booklet.
The Unofficial T-Trak Handbook
A site offering excellent ideas and diagrams for T-Trak and other types of module construction.
A site offering excellent ideas and diagrams for T-Trak and other types of module construction.
NZ120 Chosen Scale Cooperative Home
New Zealand model railroaders have adapted T-Trak standards to their NZ120 narrow gauge 1:120 railroad modeling. Follow the "Module Standards" link from the home page for more information.
New Zealand model railroaders have adapted T-Trak standards to their NZ120 narrow gauge 1:120 railroad modeling. Follow the "Module Standards" link from the home page for more information.
Free-mo
Free-mo standardizes only the endplates of modules, allowing complete freedom in designin of module size and shape. Free-mo focuses on HO model railroading.
Free-mo standardizes only the endplates of modules, allowing complete freedom in designin of module size and shape. Free-mo focuses on HO model railroading.
Building Your Model Railroad
One of the better tutorial sites I have found.
One of the better tutorial sites I have found.
Space Mouse's Beginner's Guide to Layout Design
Useful information from a talented modeler.
Useful information from a talented modeler.