HO module standards

[Anonymous]

A while back, I think I posted here asking about module standards for HO.

I got several good responses and thought I had downloaded the links to my PC. However, I can not find the NMRA standard module (which I have relocated at the NMRA site and downloaded again) and the other module specification I can not recall but it was used in Canada (and California?) and it allowed single track.

As I recall, it allowed varying lengths of modules and the single track (for branch line) was dead center of the module.

I know I'm beyond major help [:D] , but from my crude discription, can anyone recognize the module spec and where I can find it on the web?

Thanks

DougvV

[Anonymous]

That would be Free-mo, an offshoot of FREMO from Europe. Website is http://www.free-mo.org , and discussion list is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/free-mo

[Anonymous]

Unlike N scale, there really is no "True" standards for HO scale modules, most are club rules and guidelines. so if you're really wanting to get into modulizing with others, find a local group, find out what they are using fro standards and build to their rules. if there is no club around and you have a group of friends that want to modulize, then start a club, decide on your rules and build your modules to thsoe rules.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SteamerFan

Unli if there is no club around and you have a group of friends that want to modulize, then start a club, decide on your rules and build your modules to thsoe rules.

True, to a point, but lets not get crazy here. When out club went modular 9 years ago, we looked at the Canadian groups, the NMRA specs and others. While our modules are not a copy of either, they are a blend of all the things we liked of each. Probably more importantly, they are backwardly compatible to NMRA specs. Why? Most club specs we found were compatable. If a member moved to another location, with minor modifications, the modules could fit in with another group. Also, if we want to, we could join other groups at shows without having to construct transition modules.

Personally, I would recommend adopting a set of specs that has already been hashed out. We wrote our original spec book in 1995, and revised it this year. With the addition of DCC, the accompanying wiring schematics to the step by step construction info, its a 78 page document! It was A LOT of work! [:p]

[darth9x9]

Our club specs will be available on CD for $10 postage paid to anywhere in the US. Check our website __AFTER__ Nov 2 for details on how to order a copy. The release is in conjunction with the release of GMR 2005.