MODULE STANDARDS
We call them modules, since that is the terminology that the
NASG (National Association of S-Gauger’s)
uses. Our club modules are a variation of the NASG standard.
The purpose
of these Module Standards is to establish a minimum set of specifications that will enable
a club member to construct a module that is compatible with modules constructed by other
members. Although it is expected that each
member will be responsible for setting up his module and connecting it to the adjoining
modules, the goal is that any member who is familiar with this standard will be able to
connect any module to any other module. Within
the rules established by these standards, members are free to establish track arrangements
and scenery themes as they wish. Cooperation with other members is encouraged and
the club will take this into account when establishing the module arrangement at shows.
However, space restrictions and module availability at specific shows make it impossible
to guarantee that modules will always be arranged in any specific configuration. Top: 36 inches wide and 70 inches long, but 36 inches
wide and 35 inches long is even better.
Use either wafer board or plywood 1/4" or 3/8" thickness. You
don't want your module too heavy to carry. When you buy the board you want, have Home
Depot or Lowe's cut the board to 70 inches long and then cut lengthwise so that the top
board is exactly 36 inches wide and 70 inches long. This allows 7 pieces of 10 inch straight track to be laid down for
the two mainlines. The piece that is cut off will be 70 inches long and about 11-7/8
inches wide. This can be your backboard, but it will need to be reduced in
size to 6 inches while the length remains at 70 inces.. However, you
may want to make what many of us have is an add on extention that we attach
to the outside or inside when space is available to provid an area for
siding. Note: You will also need to have some 4 inch supports
across inside of the module to provent them from sagging in the middle.
Most everyone has cut their modules in half so
that they are 35 inches wide rather than 70 inches because they are easier
to carry and provide considerable more flexibility in our operation.
Each show is different and how much space we are alocated varies from show
to show. We attempt to allocate the same amount of space to everyone
participating in the show to the extent possible. Therefore,
frequently an individual may be allocated space different than that of a
full module.
Backboard: Approx. 6 inches tall and 70 inches long. They are
usually made from remnant of wafer board
or plywood and should be painted a pale blue.
Four Legs made from 2x2 boards. Top board height is exactly 36
inches. Your legs will be cut last and will be slightly less than 36 inches long.
Subtract the board thickness from 36 to get the correct length. These boards must also be
very straight. Most everyone attaches their legs to the undside
of the module or half module to keep them together when not in use.
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