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We want to build a truly modular layout, not a sectional layout. The difference is that modules can be assembled in any configuration, while a sectional layout must be assembled in the same way every time. This is so every member with a module doens't have to attend every show, and we can adapt our display to the size limitations of the show.

We spent quite a bit of time determining our module standards. They differ from the NMRA specs, but they will allow us to easily combine our modules with other modular layouts in the area.

The main difference between the NMRA specs and ours is the track center distance. The NMRA suggests 4", we went with 3.5" on the straight modules. We felt that it looked better, and that is also the distance the Southern New England club went with. (see the link page for SNEs web page).

Our standard height is 48" from floor to the top of the railhead. We also have a 12" skyboard on each module.

There are three main types of modules we're building. Click on the link for more details of each module.

• Straight Modules  Our standard module is 6 feet long by 30 inches wide. Some members are building 4' long modules for ease of transport.
• Corner Modules  No modular layout is complete without 4 corners! We consider a "corner module" to be 90 degrees. Each "corner" is made up of 3 trapezoid shaped sections, each making up 30 degrees.
• Transition Modules  Another local O scale club standardized on 4" track centers. In order to use modules from both clubs together in one layout, we built two transition modules.

In addition to these modules, we've built a 4' long by 12" wide "duck-under" module. This is to make it easy to move from inside the layout to outside the layout.

Here are some photos of some of our modules.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2003