Permanent Layout Specifications

CONSTRUCTION

Make each framework section moveable while meeting the needs of the Club. Sections should be not more than 8 feet in length.
Special sections such as multiple track sections should be designed to be removable separately if a Club move or layout changes are made necessary.
UP5 units will be added to new construction as the need arises.

Mainline feeders should be a minimum of 14awg copper wire using existing standard modular colors. (See Page 6 Standards)
Terminations should be made using barrier strips at each end of the section. Jumper wires will be used to connect each section to the other. An alternate to the jumpers would be short cables using connectors such as Anderson Power Poles.
Track feeders must be no more than three (3) feet apart, maximum.
Special electronic modules may be installed to facilitate remote operation from the Club computer when required.

Main Lines shall be code 100 rail using ready-made track or hand laid.
Main line switches shall be Peco long or greater radius or length, unless hand fabricated. There are no restrictions on siding switches.
Sidings may be freelanced with any size commercially available rail.
No restrictions on track elevation other than train capability, preferably no more than 2% grade.