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T-TRAK Division
Newsflash TTrak is a system of small modules that make up a model train layout. Each module is about 8" x 12", making them easy to build, store, and transport. Who & When Jim and Lee FitzGerald saw an early version of TTrak modules in 2000. The system was introduced to America thru the NTrak Newsletter. The standard has been adopted by model railroaders of all ages! Where TTrak modules are assembled and trains run on a table top. Modules can be stored on a bookshelf, or run along the top of several bookshelves. TTrak is "Living room legal." Why Traditional model train layouts are permanent fixtures. Because they are 'second class' features of a home, they're relegated to the attic, the basement, or the garage. But the attic is either too hot or too cold; the basement is damp and leaky; and the garage is dusty and drafty. Much to the dismay of the model railroader, the living room is off-limits. The bedrooms are all occupied. There is no real place for a permanent layout. How The Official Web Site at http://www.ttrak.org, and the Unofficial TTrak Web Site at http://ttrak.cincy.home.insightbb.com have information on module standards, construction techniques, and links to more information. Advantages TTrak modules are much smaller than other modular systems. A TTrak layout can be described as a 'modular module.' What do TTrak modules offer to someone entering model railroading? Building TTrak modules is a great way to introduce people to model railroading. There are many people living in small apartments who have no place to set up a standard large layout. Many would-be modelers have pushed any thoughts of model trains out the door. TTrak modules won't replace larger NTrak modules or permanent large layouts. But with TTrak modules, more people can enjoy the hobby. A parent can help supervise a child. A child can handle this size module and learn the enjoyment of model railroading. "Old Timers" in the hobby can help the new and young with modeling. It doesn't require track skills. TTrak uses Unitrack sectional track. Unitrack is very reliable and removes the disappointment (and time and money required) of poor trackwork. Four corners and 2 straights in TTrak would be about 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 feet. This would fit on top of the kitchen table! The layout comes apart after use. This is useful for people without a lot of storage space. You can store modules on a bookshelf. You can set up a layout across the top of a series of bookshelves! TTrak modules are "Living Room Legal." TTrak can be used as experimental territory-- trying scenery and track techniques without a major investment in time and materials. It allows you to build confidence in you scenic skills one step at at time. TTrak modules can be built by yourself, from a kit, or on pre-fabricated modules. You can build a TTrak module in a few evenings. A person who has wanted to enter the hobby, but didn't want all the hand tools and lumber cutting, can now enter the hobby. Parents and children can construct a module without power tools that might be beyond a child's capabilities. If you build your own, no power tools are required. You -can- cut 1/4" (well, 3/16") plywood with a utility knife! You can build your module on the kitchen table, or in front of the TV. TTrak allows concentrated modeling, low investment, easy (laptop) portability of modules, and tabletop setup.
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