ÿþ<HEAD> <TITLE>NorthWest N-Trak MODULES BUILDING STANDARDS</TITLE> </HEAD> <!BODY LINK="#0000ff"> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"text="#000000" link="#FF0000" alink="#FF0000" vlink="#FF0000"> <BODY> <a name="TOP"> <BODY BACKGROUND="ntklines.gif" > <UL> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="module-building-logo.gif"> <P> <HR WIDTH=80%> A typical module is 4, 6 or 8 feet in length and 2 feet wide <HR> </CENTER> <SMALL><B><a name="INDEX">PAGE INDEX</SMALL></B> <CENTER> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <TR><TD> <A HREF="#MODULE MEASUREMENTS">MODULE MEASUREMENTS</A>&nbsp;&nbsp &nbsp;&nbsp </TD> <TD> <A HREF="#TRACK MEASUREMENTS">TRACK MEASUREMENTS</A> </TD></TR> <TR><TD> <a href="#ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS">ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> <a href="#DIAGRAMS">DIAGRAMS</a> </TD></TR> <TR><TD> <A HREF="#ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS">ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> <a href="#PARTS LIST">PARTS LIST</a> </TD></TR> <TR><TD> <a href="#CLUB STANDARDS">CLUB STANDARDS</a> </TD> <TD> <a href="#THINGS TO CONSIDER">THINGS TO CONSIDER</a> </TD></TR> </TABLE> <P> <FONT SIZE=-1> National N-Trak Standards can be found on the <A HREF="http://www.ntrak.org">National N-Trak Web Site</A><BR> <A HREF="../index.html">NorthWest N-Trak Main Page</A> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ******** MODULE MEASUREMENTS **** MODULE MEASUREMENTS **** MODULE MEASUREMENTS *********** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="MODULE MEASUREMENTS">MODULE MEASUREMENTS</H3> <DT><DL> <DL> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! MODULE FRAME ******************** > <! LENGTH > <TR><TD> MODULE FRAME &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> &nbsp;<BR> &nbsp; </TD> <TD> LENGTH &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> &nbsp;<BR> &nbsp; </TD> <TD> 4 foot modules &nbsp;&nbsp; 47 3/4 inches<BR> 6 foot modules &nbsp;&nbsp; 71 3/4 inches<BR> 8 foot modules &nbsp;&nbsp; 95 3/4 inches </TD></TR> <! WIDTH > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> WIDTH </TD> <TD> 23 7/8 inches </TD></TR> <! HEIGHT > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> HEIGHT </TD> <TD> 4 1/2 inches to top of rails (see below) </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! SKYBOARD ******************** > <TR><TD> SKYBOARD </TD> <TD> HEIGHT </TD> <TD> 8 inches above top of rails </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> LENGTH </TD> <TD> Full length of module including End Caps </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! FRONT FASCIA ******************** > <TR><TD> FRONT FASCIA </TD> <TD> HEIGHT </TD> <TD> Cut to match the contour of the scenery </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> LENGTH </TD> <TD> Full length of module including End Caps </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! END CAPS ******************** > <TR><TD> END CAPS </TD> <TD> HEIGHT </TD> <TD> Cut to match the contour of the scenery </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> LENGTH </TD> <TD> End Caps should fit inside the Skyboard and the Front Fascia </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=50%> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> MODULE FRAME HEIGHT <P> The height/width of the module frame lumber depends on what type of track base is being used on the module (see below). <P> N-Trak Standards require the distance from the top of the rails to the bottom of the module top to be 4 1/2" <P> Our instructions show the "Spline" method for track support.<BR> Our spline method consists of a 1/4" Luan Plywood Base Board, 7/8" x 1/8" Hardboard Track Supports mounted on end with a 1/8" Hardboard Track Support Cap. <P> Road bed is cork, approximately 1/8" thick and Atlas tracks, approximately 1/8" base of ties to top of rails. <P> This brings the total height of the top, supports, road bed and track to 1 1/2".<BR> Using this method, the height of the frame lumber should be 3".<BR> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=50%> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> If the module is being built without a spline, the 1/4" Luan Plywood Base Board should be replaced with one at least 1/2" thick. <P> Using this method the height of the, base, road bed and track would be 3/4".<BR> The height of the frame lumber would need to be 3 1/4" to meet N-Trak standards. </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=50%> <P> <CENTER> It is recommended that 6 and 8 foot modules have an additional center brace </CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=80%> <P> <! MODULE LEGS ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> MODULE LEGS <P> Module legs are made from 2x2 wood stock with height adjusting feet and should have a cross brace at the top and a cross brace 8' up from the bottom.<BR> <P> Legs should have 2 1/2" - 3" Height Adjusting Feet with 5/16"-18 threads. N-Trak standards require a height adjustment of of +/- 1". The 2 1/2" allows enough thread left inside the tee nut when extended. <P> The length of the legs depends on how the module frame is constructed.<BR> Allowing for the height adjusting feet extended approximately 1/4" to 1/2", the legs should be cut so the top of the rails is 40" from the floor. <P> Our instructions show legs that are 37" high and 22 1/4" wide with 3" x 5/16"-18 Height Adjusting Feet (the parts list shows 2 1/2" feet).<BR> <P> There is a 1x3 x 22 1/4" Cross Brace is recessed into the top of the legs and another 8" up from the bottom. <P> Using this method allows any set of legs to be used on any module. <P> This is helpful if someone forgets to bring their legs to a set-up. Modules clamped together can be supported by one set of legs. We have even had modules with no legs. </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ******** TRACK MEASUREMENTS ***** TRACK MEASUREMENTS ***** TRACK MEASUREMENTS ************ > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="TRACK MEASUREMENTS">TRACK MEASUREMENTS</H3> <CENTER> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! TITLES > <TR> <TD> <B> TRACK &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B> </TD> <TD> <B> From &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> Skyboard </B> </TD> <TD> <B> Height &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> From Floor </B> </TD> <TD> <B> Minimun &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> Radius </B> </TD> <TD> <B> Maximum &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> Grade </B> </TD> <TD> <B> Cable &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> Color </B> </TD> <TD> <B> Notes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </B> </TD> </TR> <! RED LINE > <TR><TD> <B>RED</B> </TD> <TD> 20" </TD> <TD> 40" </TD> <TD> 24" </TD> <TD> 0% <TD> Red <TD> Required </TD></TR> <! YELLOW LINE > <TR><TD> <B>YELLOW</B> </TD> <TD> 18.5" </TD> <TD> 40" </TD> <TD> 24" </TD> <TD> 0% </TD> <TD> Yellow </TD> <TD> Required </TD></TR> <! BLUE > <TR><TD> <B>BLUE</B> </TD> <TD> 17" </TD> <TD> 40" </TD> <TD> 18" </TD> <TD> 1.5% </TD> <TD> Blue </TD> <TD> Required </TD></TR> <! ALTERNATE BLUE > <TR><TD> <B>ALT BLUE</B> </TD> <TD> 10" </TD> <TD> 40" </TD> <TD> 18" </TD> <TD> 1.5% </TD> <TD> Blue </TD> <TD> Optional </TD></TR> <P> </FONT> </TABLE> </CENTER> <!/DL> <!/TR><!/TABLE> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> N-Trak standards require the last 4 inches of track work at each end of all modules to be as follows: <P> 2.47 inches from the end cap in is left open to connect modules together using Atlas "Snap Track" straight 5" sections (actual length 4.91"). <P> Next must be an Atlas straight track at least 1.53 inches long to attach the connecting track to. It is recommended that it have a "factory" end. <P> The Road Bed must extend to the end of the module. <P> All measurements are from these tracks.<BR> Track measurements from the skyboard are measured from the face of the skyboard to the center of the rails.<BR> Track height is measured from the floor to the top of the rails. </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=50%> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> Between the 4 inches at each end you may lay your tracks as you like, as long as the minimum radius and maximum grade requirements are followed. <P> If you are building multiple modules that will always be connected together, only the end modules that will be connecting to other modules need to meet the standards for the track distance from the skyboard. <P> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ***** ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS * ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS * ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ******** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS">ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS</H3> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> All track lines plus the DC Supply must have an electrical buss. This is a wire running under the module to supply power to the module and carry power from one module to the next. <P> There must be 1 18 gauge or larger "zip cord" wire (household extension cord type) for each track and 1 White 16 gauge or larger "zip cord" wire for the DC Supply running the full length of the module. These wires should be run in the Center 12 inches of the module to leave room for the clamps at each end and should have 20 inches hanging down at each end with Cinch/Jones connectors installed. <P> The wires for the tracks may be any color except White. The Cinch/Jones connectors must be color coded with paint or tape (Red, Yellow, Blue) to identify it, the optional alternate blue line would also have a blue connector. <BR> Twin conductor lamp cord (zip cord) has a rib on one conductor. This conductor should be connected to pin 1 (the wide pin) on the Cinch/Jones connector. This wire should be connected to the rail closest to the front. <P> The wire for the DC Supply must be White with the Cinch/Jones connector color coded White with paint or tape. <BR> Twin conductor lamp cord (zip cord) has a rib on one conductor. This conductor should be connected to pin 1 (the wide pin) on the Cinch/Jones connector. This wire should be connected to the DC+ (Positive) voltage. <P> Female Cinch/Jones connectors should be installed on the left side of the module (as determined by facing the skyboard) and Male Cinch/Jones connectors should be installed on the right side of the module. <P> <B>CONNECTIONS TO THE TRACKS</B><BR> Wire should be soldered to the bus wire and to the <B>outside</B> of each rail using 22 or 24 gauge <B>solid</B> wire. <P> To insure good electrical properties, all rail joiners (except insulating ones) should be soldered. <P> Any spur, siding or yard track must be insulated from the main and branch lines. It should have a switch mounted to the top of the module near the track switch to control power. </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=50%> <P> <DT><DL> <DL> <B>110 VOLT POWER</B><BR> The National N-Trak documentation shows a removable, 110 volt, UL approved heavy duty, multi outlet, extension unit mounted under the module. If these are permanently attached (as defined by local ordinance) they must meet National Electrical Code and all Local Codes and are subject to inspection by public/safety officals at any public gathering. <P> At NorthWest N-Trak, we do not use this. We perfer to use UL approved extension cords to supply power where needed. </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ************ DIAGRAMS **************** DIAGRAMS ************** DIAGRAMS ****************** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="DIAGRAMS">DIAGRAMS</H3> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE FRAME TOP VIEW <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-frame-top-view.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE TOP VIEW <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-top-view.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE SIDE VIEW <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-side-view.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE TOP VIEW WITH TRACKS <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-top-view-with-track.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! **** ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS **** ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS **** ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ********* > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS">ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS</H3> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 1 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-01.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 2 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-02.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 3 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-03.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 4 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-04.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 5 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-05.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 6 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-06.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 7 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-07.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 8 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-08.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 9 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-09.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 10 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-10.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 11 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-11.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MODULE BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS - Page 12 <P> <CENTER><IMG SRC="module-building-instructions-page-12.gif"></CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="Northwest-N-trak-Module-Construction.pdf">Instruction Manual in PDF Format</A><BR> Right Click on Link then choose the Save As option to save this file to your hard drive.<BR> The Save As option will vary depending on your browser. </CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <CENTER> Click the link below to download Adobe Acrobat Reader<BR> <A HREF="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html">http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html</A> </CENTER> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ********* PARTS LIST **************** PARTS LIST ************** PARTS LIST *************** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="PARTS LIST">PARTS LIST</H3> <P> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS LIST ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>4 FOOT MODULE - Package A</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! 4 FOOT MODULE TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Part No. &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>401</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Front / Rear Frame </TD> <TD> 1" x 3" x 47 3/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>404</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Skyboard </TD> <TD> 1/4" x 11 7/8" x 48" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>402</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Plywood Top </TD> <TD> 1/4" x 23 7/8" x 47 3/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 4 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>403</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Front Fascia </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 48" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 5 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>36</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>515</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> 3/4" Large Drywall </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLINE 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>5</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>518</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Spline </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 7/8" x 48" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLNE 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>519</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Spacers/Single Cap </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 5/8" x 48" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 4 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLINE 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>520</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Cap Main Lines </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 3 5/8" x 48" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS LIST ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>6 FOOT MODULE - Package B</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! 6 FOOT MODULE TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Part No. &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>601</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Front / Rear Frame </TD> <TD> 1" x 3" x 71 3/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>604</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Skyboard </TD> <TD> 1/4" x 11 7/8" x 72" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>602</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Plywood Top </TD> <TD> 1/4" x 23 7/8" x 71 3/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 4 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>603</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Front Fascia </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 72" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - 5 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>48</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>515</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> 3/4" Large Drywall </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLINE 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>5</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>518</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Spline </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 7/8" x 72" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLNE 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>519</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Spacers/Single Cap </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 5/8" x 72" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! 6 FOOT MODULE PARTS - SPLINE 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>520</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Cap Main Lines </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 3 5/8" x 72" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS LIST ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>COMMON PARTS - Package A & B or Optional Package C</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! COMMON MODULE TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Part No. &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>513</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Block </TD> <TD> 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2 5/8" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>502</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Leg </TD> <TD> 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 37" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>503</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Top Rail </TD> <TD> 1" x 3" x 22 1/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 4 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>504</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Bottom Rail </TD> <TD> 1" x 2" x 22 1/4" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 5 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>505</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Leveling Screws </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 x 2 1/2" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 6a > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>506</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Tee Nut </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 6b > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>506</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Tee Nut </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 </TD> <TD> Optional - Package C </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 7 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>8</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>507</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> #6 x 5/8" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 8 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>32</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>508</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> 1 1/4" Large Drywall </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 9 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>509</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws, Cap </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 x 1 1/2" </TD> <TD> Optional - Package C </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 10 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>514</CENTER> </TD> <TD> End Caps </TD> <TD> 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 23 7/8" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 11 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>501</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Left/Right Frame </TD> <TD> 1" x 3" x 22 7/8" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! COMMON MODULE PARTS - 12 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>517</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Washer </TD> <TD> 5/16" </TD> <TD> Optional - Package C </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! LEG CORNER BRACE - OPTIONAL PACKAGE D ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>LEG CORNER BRACE - Optional Package D</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! LEG CORNER BRACE TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Part No. &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>510</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Corner Brace </TD> <TD> 1" x 1 1/4" x 20" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>513</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Block </TD> <TD> 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2 5/8" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>511</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screw, Cap </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 x 2" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 4 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>512</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screw, Cap </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 x 3" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 5 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>2</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>506</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Tee Nut </TD> <TD> 5/16"-18 </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! LEG CORNER BRACE PARTS - 6 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>3</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>517</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Washer </TD> <TD> 5/16" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! CENTER FRAME PARTS LIST ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>CENTER FRAME - Optional Package E</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! CENTER FRAME TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Part No. &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! CENTER FRAME PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>516</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Center Frame </TD> <TD> 1" x 3" x 22 1/2" </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! CENTER FRAME PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>508</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> 1 1/4" Drywall </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! CENTER FRAME PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>5</CENTER> </TD> <TD> <CENTER>515</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Screws </TD> <TD> 3/4" Large Drywall </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ******************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B><U>ELECTRICAL</U></B><BR> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST TITLES > <TR><TD> <B>Quantity &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Description &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> <B>Size &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</B> </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS - 1 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Extension Cord - WHITE </TD> <TD> 16 Gauge / 6 Feet </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS - 2 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>3</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Extension Cord - BROWN </TD> <TD> 16 Gauge / 6 Feet </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS - 3 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>1</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Hook-Up Wire </TD> <TD> 24 Gauge x 10 Feet </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ELECTRICAL PARTS - 4 > <TR><TD> <CENTER>4 Pair</CENTER> </TD> <TD> Cinch/Jones Connectors </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp; </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! *************************** NORTHWEST N-TRAK CLUB STANDARDS **************************** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <H3><a name="CLUB STANDARDS">NORTHWEST N-TRAK CLUB STANDARDS</H3> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ********** PAINT COLORS *********** PAINT COLORS *********** PAINT COLORS **************** > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B>PAINT COLORS</B> <DL> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! ******************** FASCIA ***************************** > <! FASCIA > <TR><TD> FASCIA &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Forest Green &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Formula &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! FASCIA FORMULA > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> ACE Hardware Satin Latex #171A340<BR> Neutral Base - Color 44a-1a </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ******************** SKYBOARD SKY *********************** > <! SKYBOARD SKY > <TR><TD> SKYBOARD SKY &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Clear Sky &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Formula &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! SKYBOARD BLUE FORMULA > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> True Value Interior Latex Flat #E326<BR> Base EZF-T<BR> Colorant &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amount<BR> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; E &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 3Y<BR> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; J &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 1Y<BR> E-Z Kare Tint </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ******************** SKYBOARD CLOUDS ******************** > <! SKYBOARD CLOUDS > <TR><TD> SKYBOARD CLOUDS &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> White &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Formula &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! SKYBOARD WHITE FORMULA > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Any Brand<BR> Flat White </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! ********************** TRACKS ************************ > <! TRACKS > <TR><TD> TRACKS &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Ruddy Brown Primer &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> KRYLON #1317 </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <! ************************** TIES *************************** > <! TIES > <TR><TD> TIES &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Ultra Flat Black &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> KRYLON #1602 </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DL> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ********* BALLAST COLORS ********** BALLAST COLORS *********** BALLAST COLORS ************ > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <DT><DL> <DL> <B>BALLAST COLORS</B> <DL> <TABLE> <!TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2"> <CELLPADDING="2"> <! ******************** MAIN LINES ******************** > <! MAIN LINES > <TR><TD> MAIN LINES &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.woodlandscenics.com/ballast.htm"> Woodland Scenics</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Fine - Light Gray &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # B74 </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; or </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.rrscenery.com/azrock3.html"> Arizona Rock & Mineral Co.</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> PRR - Light Gray &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # 105-1 </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <! ******************** BRANCH LINES ******************** > <! BRANCH LINES > <TR><TD> BRANCH LINES &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.woodlandscenics.com/ballast.htm"> Woodland Scenics</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Fine - Gray &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # B75 </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; or </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.rrscenery.com/azrock3.html"> Arizona Rock & Mineral Co.</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> NP - Medium Gray &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # 130-1 </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD></TR> <! BLANK LINE ******************** > <! ******************** YARDS & SPURS ******************** > <! YARDS & SPURS > <TR><TD> YARDS & SPURS &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.woodlandscenics.com/ballast.htm"> Woodland Scenics</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> Fine - Cinders &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # B76 </TD></TR> <TR><TD> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; or </TD> <TD> <A HREF="http://www.rrscenery.com/azrock3.html"> Arizona Rock & Mineral Co.</A>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> SP - Yard Cinders &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </TD> <TD> # 103-1 </TD></TR> </TABLE> </DL> </DT></DL> </DL> <P> <HR WIDTH=75%> <P> <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <! ****************************************************************************************** > <! ******** THINGS TO CONSIDER ***** THINGS TO CONSIDER ******** THINGS TO CONSIDER ********* > <! ****************************************************************************************** > <a name="THINGS TO CONSIDER"><B>Things to consider when building your module</B> <P> </CENTER> There is no right or wrong way to build a module as long as it conforms to N-Trak standards. <P> Modules should not flex or twist<BR> A module should be light weight but strong enough not to flex. If a module flexes, the rail joiners may become loose and the solder joints may crack and cause electrical dead spots in the tracks. Scenery may also crack or fall off. <P> Take into account it's transportation<BR> 4 foot modules fit inside most cars, while 6 and 8 foot modules are substantially heavier and usually require a truck. <P> Building 2 modules of the same size will allow them to be "Boxed" (attached at the ends facing each other) making transportation easier and damage less likely to occure. <P> At Northwest N-Trak, we can run DCC on the Blue and Alternate Blue lines if there are members wishing to operate DCC and willing to set it up. This is also something to think about when designing your module. <P> <A HREF="#TOP">Back to Top</A> <P> <HR> <P> <A HREF="../index.html">NorthWest N-Trak Main Page</A> <P> <! This page was Created on May 21, 2001 > </UL> </BODY></HTML>