Modular Model Railroading

at Harford Community College

Next "Model Railroading: Modular Construction" Course coming

            Wednesdays, 7 November 2012 to 23 January 2013

        This course is designed for people building their first module

        Course prerequisite: Basic Model Railroading Course OR Permission of Instructor prior to registration

"Model Railroading: Building a Modular Model Railroad" Course in progress

            Mondays and Saturdays, 2 June to 1 September 2012

        See related Modular Railroading Courses for people who have taken Modular Construction at least once,

           Data on the non-credit courses: "title=railroad" or "description=railroad"

Note: highlighted lecture and discussion have viewable files using Macromedia Flash Player

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Note: highlighted specifications and individual drawings are in Adobe PDF format.

Lecture Notes for Modular Model Railroading Course (Adobe PDF format with three slides per page)

Discussion of Modular Standards from the National Model Railroad Association

List of hardware materials needed to build a standard 2' x 4' module in HO (1:87) scale

Specifications and Individual Drawings for Modular Construction (Adobe PDF format)

Framing                                                 Tabletop

Folding Modular Legs                            Risers

Slip-in Modular Legs                             Slip-in Leg Sockets

Cable Position                                       Terminal Strip

LocoNet                                               Scenery Profiles

Outside 45 Degree Curve                      Inside 45 degree "Fisher" Curve

KSJD West End Junction (new 2011)    Four way diamond (new 2011)            

Jim Fisher's Layout Control Box, Version 1 (new September 2011)

Howard Wright Junction (new June 2012)