N-RE Guidelines for Construction and Operation
As of: 02 July 2007
N-RE is the name of a fraction of enthusiasts of the N-gauge (scale 1:160) in FREMO. The R in the name stands for "standard gauge" (German: "Regelspur") and the E for "Europe", to indicate the main focus; but this does not mean an exclusion.
N-RE has developed this "Guidelines". It intends to encourage the construction and operation of modular model railway layouts of N-gauge in terms where operation and appearance of the "real railways" are being reflected as best as possible.
Therefor the targets
- Ensure a safe operation.
- Ensure free combination of easy movable modules for a quick assembly of layouts.
- Observe NEM (and other general standards of model railroading if necessary).
- Coherent reflection of the original.
- Possible usage of industrial products to lower costs and thresholds for beginners.
- Best possible compatibility to standards of other N-fractions and FREMO groups.
- Encourage for progresses in operation and in construction of modules, tracks and vehicles.
Continuance: Progresses will be introduced in the way that existing equipment can still be used without reconstruction. Only small extensions can be expected. - In general open for concepts of operation, era, country, region and season.
- Common platform for everybody who is interested in the operation of the European original railway.
This documentation consists mostly in the categories
- Rule:
Must be followed.
- Recommendation:
Should be observed.
- Best practice:
Can be chosen without doubts because this solution is practicable due to previous experiences.
If necessary, warning for improper solutions.
This guideline does not want to repeat things, that are already well described elsewhere (and that's a lot), but to list differences and innovations. But for a better understanding it intends to be complete for the rules and recommendations (in short terms).
The content shows additional, relative or miscellaneous information, without validation.
