NZ120 Free-mo Standard

 

 

Overview

Free-mo NZ120 attempts to raise-the-bar for NZ120 scale modular railroading by specifying standards for bench work, track and digital control that promotes prototypical appearance and operational characteristics. This document contains standards that must be followed to the letter, and in italics recommendations that are optional.

 

Definitions

MODULE:

Any component (or group of "sections") of bench work that is meant to be operated as a single unit in a fixed configuration. A module can have any number of sections. The ends of a module comply with the mechanical standards defined in the Framework description, below.

 

SECTION:

A component of a module, complete with bench work, track, scenery, etc. Except where otherwise noted, standards for module end interfaces do not apply to inter-section interfaces, as these are considered to be internal to the module.

 

ENDPLATE:

Endplates are the standardized end surfaces of a module, usually two, that join to another module.

 

Framework

Framework refers to a module's structural frame including end plates, legs, braces, decking, etc. Throughout this document common sense construction techniques should apply. Materials and joints should be flat, square and true.

 

MODULE SIZE:

Module size to 450mm wide x any length or shape you like - as long as the track ends at 90 degrees to end of module. Height from floor to railhead to be 1200mm. Odd shaped or non-spec modules to have a converter/adapter module to connect to standard modules

 

ENDPLATE:

Endplate to measure 450mm wide x 90 deep. To be constructed from measurements of downloadable paper template. Thickness and material is optional. Modules are to be connected through the endplate using 6mm bolts.

 

TRACK:

Track to be centred at 225mm from either edge, finishing straight and level for at least 100mm from edge of module. Code 55 track to be used - preferably Peco. Trackbed to be 5mm. Minimum radius for main line to be 600mm. Track is to be butted to the face of the endplate to connect directly without joiner rails to other modules.

 

SCENERY:

Scenery for the first 150mm to have a flat profile level with module top surface (except when mutually agreed upon by another module owner).

 

SUPPORTS:

Each module shall have legs that support the module free-standing. Each leg must be vertically adjustable plus and minus 25mm to compensate for uneven floors. The bottoms of the legs shall have rubber tip or equivalent floor protection. Nominal and minimum height of railhead from the floor shall be 1200mm.

 

WIRING AND ELECTRICAL:

(To be decided.)

 

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