The idea for a modular layout was proposed so club members could participate in the NMRA National Train Show in Anaheim, California held on July 19-20, 2008. Since that time the club has displayed modular layouts at four to six train shows per year, including the NASG/NMRA joint convention in Sacramento, California on July 7-10, 2011.

The club's modular layout consists of four club-owned corner modules and numerous member-owned straight modules that comply with the club's module specifications shown below.  A club layout can range in size from 14' x 14' to 30' x 30' depending on the venue. If you are ready to build a module, adherence to these specifications ensures that your finished module will properly interface physically and electrically with other members' modules. Except for complying with the physical dimensions, daisy-chaining rail power using the club's standard connectors, and providing two main rail lines there are no other club restrictions on your module's layout.

Track Power Plug-In Leads for Module-to-Module Operation:

Takes quantity two of the 4-wire Trailer Plug-In Adapters.

Procedure:

1.    Cut one male end with 12” leads.

2.    Cut one female end with12” Leads.

3.    View module with tracks toward front edge for placement under module.

4.    On the Left Side use the 3-male/1-female connector.

5.    On the Right Side use the 3-female/1-male connector.

6.    Attach the four Track Power wires to the bottom of the barrier strip Terminal Post 3,4,5,6,              each side as shown below.

(source: Barrier Strip, 8-Position, Dual Radio Shack P/N.274-670)

7.    All wires should be soldered to closed uninsulated ring connectors, 22-18GA, #5-6 stud.

8.    View module with tracks in front for placement under module.

9.    On the Left Side attach 8 wires to the top of the Barrier Strip.