Join the Largest Layout ever.

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Be a part of the Largest Modular Model Railroad in the History of the Universe! Join the other 700 NTRAK modules committed (so far) to the Derby City Express in the largest NTRAK layout ever seen. 

 

The layout will cover 50,000 square feet, measuring 200' x 250'. A conservative estimate is that is will take five hours to take a train one lap around the layout! 

 

We still have room for a few more modules, so if you are thinking about bringing a module but haven't yet committed, go to the Derby City Express website and click the NTRAK tab. Here you will find details on how to get a module in the show, who to contact, when to set-up, etc. 

 

We may still have room in the other N Scale layouts as well, such as TTRAK, Free-Mo-N, beNdTRA and oNeTRAK. 

 

Paul Downs

Production Co-Chair, 2008 National N Scale Convention, The Derby City Express

June 25-29, 2008

Convention Information 

http://www.2008-National-N-Scale-Convention.com/

 

Convention Email pauljdowns@mac.com




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DDD Guru John Wallis has

DDD Guru John Wallis has written a book on the DCC Operating specs for the Convention. I don't pretend to understand 90% of it, but here is a link for all you DCC geeks out there. 

http://www.trainweb.org/nrmrc/DCE_DCC_Spec_Final.pdf




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I hope someone measure the
I hope someone measure the scale miles it covers....


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I scanned over the doc..........

  The spec sheet says it is more than 100 scale miles for that HUGHMOUNGUS layout. So assuming a train rolling at say 60 mph, 100/60= 1.6666 hours to complete the line. Of course that assumes no stops. Not even passenger trains are afforded the luxury to run with no stops. I wish I could go as I am only south of Louisville in Nashville TN. Money is an issue. :-(

 

Jacko 




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