Module specifications
Each module or group of modules meets standards for interface such as rail location, height and electrical connections so that each can connect with another. Each module or group of modules is six feet long or a multiple of six feet, such as twelve or eighteen feet.
2024 changes:
1. We're now 100% DCC/wifi loco control.
2. Genderless electrical connectors are now required between modules. They are available from various sources, such as Digi-Key. There, the part numbers start with 2243-1327 and have various suffixes to denote colors. The colors should match the six wires for the rails (orange, white, red, blue, green, yellow). Contacts must be ordered as separate items so order one for each connector. Digi-Key part number 2243-1331-BK-ND works fine.
3. For new construction, code 83 is recommended for mainlines. The previous standard, code 100, is OK to continue using.
Here is an example of one of the drawings in the specifications. This shows the mainline track spacing from the front and ends of each module.
Click here to download the club's standards in pdf format. It doesn't yet show updated info on DCC compatible switch frog wiring, genderless electrical connectors, or code 83 rail size.
If there is a problem seeing the pdf file, request the club's standards manual by clicking the "Contact us" link at the right. We'll send it to you as a .Zip file 1.6mB email attachment.
Some minor updates, shown in red color, were made to the standards on March 9, 2017.
