What is NTRAK ?

• For those of you first visiting this site, you may be wondering what N-trak is all about.

• N-trak is about N Scale model railroaders getting together with "Modules", plugging them all together to form a large layout and then running their model trains over the 3 main lines. Most model railroaders build home layouts in order that they may be able to run their model trains. Often however, many of them do not have the space or the time to build a layout, and even when they do they are not big enough for us to run prototypical length trains. In comes N-Trak.

• The N-trak standards started in America and has lead to a multitude of clubs around the world. To visit these clubs you can go to the N-trak Connections Page and see some of them.

• Each member builds a module or two or more. The number is entirely up to them. These are basically tables that are 1220mm long and 610mm wide. On this the modeler will be able to place all the necessary rails and scenery of their choice. The object of all this is that the member can build the modules to certain specifications, however, they can then do what they want in the way of scenery, buildings, track work and so on. The point is that the member build his module as he wants.

• Now comes the best part. All the members get together on regular occasions and assemble their modules together. This can lead to one fairly large layout. Then with 3 tracks and miles of railroad, they get their trains running, leading to some spectacular modeling.

• N-Trak is not only the club or members, but is also the standards by which all the modules are built. By obtaining the N-Trak standards, all the requirements of dimensions and electrical standards are met. Anyone, no matter where they are from can get together and connect their module to anyone else's, satisfied in the knowledge that there will be no problems getting the modules to meet and the electrical connections installed.

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Last updated: 30. January 2005

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