Roadbed and Track Specs:
Route Designations:
- Outermost loop from inside designated as "Outer Main"
- Center loop designated as "Center Main"
- Innermost loop designated as "Inner Main" (this loop is elevated 3/4" above module surface)
Roadbed: Cork
Mainline Ballast: Woodland Scenics Gray (B82 or B1382)
Grass Color: Woodland Scenics
Track: Atlas code 83 - All rails powered in each module
Track Centers Location At ends of Interfacing Modules - Measured From Front Of Module:
- Outer Main: 3"
- Center Main 5-1/2"
- Inner Main 16"
Turnouts (Switches):
- Outer and Center Main lines minimum # 6 switches
- Inner Main line and in yards minimum #4 switches
Minimum Clearance Between Tracks: 2-1/2" on center
Track Radius on Curves:
- Outer Main 32"
- Center Main 29-1/2
- Inner Main 19" (Corner Modules) & 18" on (Straight Modules)
Electrical Specs:
Module Connection: 12 pin Molex Plugs & 12 Gauge Wire for DC Connections
AC Current: Each module will have a 5' removable power strip for 110VAC power. (14 Gauge 15 Amp Wire - hung beneath module on cup hooks w/closing clasp)
DCC Control: Club will purchase all necessary command stations and boosters. Members individually must provide their own throttles. All members must have one module equipped with a Digitrax UP-5 Panel.
Track Power: Power will be supplied to each rail through 12 gauge wire. Each line will be electrically insulated from the other two. The Club supplies all 12 gauge wire:
Track Power Wire: (each module will have a 5' - 6 wire #12 AWG harness with a 12 pin molex male & female receptacle at either end.) (Male receptacle must be on male end of module)
- Outer Main: (Wire 1 -White Wire Outer Rail) - (Wire 4 - Black Wire Inner Rail)
- Center Main: (Wire 2 -Red Wire Outer Rail) - (Wire 5 - Green Wire Inner Rail)
- Inner Main: (Wire 3 -Yellow Wire Outer Rail) - (Wire 6 - Blue Wire Inner Rail)
