Module(s):
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- must comply with the required construction materials and electrical standards
established by the membership of the WMRC.
- is not a requirement for membership.
- connected using clamps (preferably 6-inch mini quick clamps), which the module
owner must purchase.
- shall be 48 inches (4ft) from the floor to the top of the ½ inch plywood, including
levelers on the bottom of the legs of the module.
- carrying handles (optional) must be placed on the back of the module.
Construction Materials for your Module(s)
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- 1" x 4" select finished pine (sides and cross members)
- 1/2" plywood
- 2" x 2" spruce - legs cut at 46 1/2"
- screws - recommended #6 1 1/2" or drywall
- levelers on the bottom of all four legs. May be purchased from Home Depot - 1" variable code BP 701230 by Richelieu.
- Click here for a diagram.
Electrical Standards for your Module(s)
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- 18 gauge stranded bus wire 5' in length (for a 4' module 9' in length for an 8' module)
- 18 gauge or Bell 24 gauge solid wire soldered with rosin core to each mainline track.
- Phono Jack Board - Radio Shack part# 274-322b. Mounted under the module on the left.
- Phono Plugs - Radio Shack part# 274 - 321b.
- 6'wire with a female plug on the left and a male plug on the right using a Digitrax UP3, UP5
or standard 6 wire telephons jacks (RJ45)
- NOTE: Drill a 3/4" hole through the center of each cross member to feed bus wires through.
- Click here for a diagram.
Track:
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- Atlas nickel silver code 100 with black ties (flex or sectional) on all three main line tracks.
- all three main line tracks to be elevated on cork roadbed.
- centers for the main lines are 4", 6", and 8" from the front edge of the module.
- all three main line tracks must end 1" from either side of the module.
Switches:
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- PECO large radius "Electrofrog" on all three main lines.
- PECO medium radius "Electrofrog" permitted on Main 3 (Branchline) if it does not connect
to Main 2.
- any make and size may be used off the mainline tracks.
- may be powered or handthrown on the main lines and/or industrial tracks.
Insulators:
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- double insulators separating one mainline from another mainline.
- double insulators separating branch line from industrial spurs, with an on/off double pole -
single throw (DPST) kill switch installed beyond the insulators.
Rolling Stock / Locomotive Power:
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- shall be equipped with Kadee couplers.
- shall comply with NMRA standards. (coupler height, wheel gauge, weight, etc.)
Power Suppy:
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- DCC - Digital Command Control by Digitrax
Uncoupling Ramps:
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- are NOT permitted on the mainlines. It is suggested that if a train needs to be
uncouled on the mainline that the train operator uses a handheld uncoupling device.
- are permitted on industrial spurs, or any other tracks that are not part of the mainlines.
Module Track Joints:
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- at the discretion of the module owner.
Backdrops:
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- composed of 1/8" masonite board (one side finished).
- shall be painted sky blue (Home Depot code 10BG 83/035)
- shall be 12" from the top of the 1/2" plywood.
- may be permanent or removable and held in place using materials of the module owners choice.
- commercial backdrops are permitted over the 1/8" masonite.
- are mandatory when attending train shows.
Ballast:
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- main lines shall be ballast using Woodland Scenics medium gray blend #B94.
- all other tracks may be ballast in the colour/brand of the module owners choice.
Shows:
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- 1 x 4 on the front of the module shall be painted black.
- 1x2 supports on module legs for stability.
- module must have a hole drilled in the center of the front for barriers which shall be provided
by the club.
- backdrops are mandatory.
- 4" x 4' x 1/16 lexan must be on the front of the module. It shall extend 2" above the top of the
1/2" plywood (Can be bought from Dix Plastics)
- train movement shall be governed by a dispatcher via radio communications.
WMRC Operating Sessions:
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- train operations shall occur at prototypical rail speeds.
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