NVNTRAK T-TRAK

The T-TRAK Division was formed after various NVNTAK members saw what T-TRAK was and what it could do during the Capitol Limited convention that the club hosted in August 2004. Since that time several members have started to build, or have built, T-TRAK modules. We have been pushing the T-TRAK standard to new extremes just like we have done with NTRAK by modifying the Red-Line-Route (RLR) that the club made famous at the '96 convention and building the first T-TRAK junctions allowing us to run RLR in T-TRAK too.

The T-TRAK Division meets at the even numbered month backshop sessions where we usually set up a layout and talk about the projects we each have working. Visit the club events list and look for events with the T-TRAK graphic.

T-TRAK, like NTRAK, is a modular railroad system. The T-TRAK standard includes several scales, but since we are an n scale club, that is what we use. In general, T-TRAK modules include a 2-track mainline and are intended to sit atop tables. The standard T-TRAK module is much smaller than the standard NTRAK module. In addition, the T-TRAK standard calls for the use of Kato Unitrack for mainline tracks.

Because of its small size, T-TRAK allows an individual to have a layout at home on a folding table where an NTRAK home layout requires considerably more space and may not be possible. The small size allows the T-TRAK Division to set up in locations that are not readily available for NTRAK shows like hospitals and retirement homes. In addition to the relatively smaller space constraints, T-TRAK can generally be set up more quickly than NTRAK which makes it ideal for shows with a limited running time. A T-TRAK layout can be setup and running on a folding table in less than an hour by one or two people and can be torn down equally as quickly.

modelers with limited space
trying a new scenery technique
getting into those hard-to-service venues

We follow the 'alternate' track spacing (33 mm) called out in the t-trak specifications available at www.t-trak.org.
Additionally, we use a height of 4" from the top of the table to the bottom of the roadbed. If you build a module according to the t-trak specifications and include the t-nut with adjusting screw, that will mate up with our modules.

We created the T-TRAK junction module based on the NTRAK junction module. Here is a link to our junction module specifications.
We have built very large layouts with T-TRAK, but found that the stnadard doesn't provide guidance on how to power large layouts using DCC. Here is a link to our Buss Wire specifications.

Come to one of our T-TRAK shows
Look at the gallery pages that feature our members' modules
Email or join the NVNTRAK T-TRAK email list. Note: You must be a member of NVNTRAK to join the list.

Visit the official T-TRAK web site at: http://www.t-trak.org
Visit the UN-official T-TRAK web site at: http://t-trak.cincy.home.insightbb.com/

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