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WHD NTrak General Group Information
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The Western Heritage DivisioNTrak
group was formed in the spring of 1999 with 7 members and a
dream. Since then we have grown and participated in one train show in the Omaha Metro
area while looking for the next opportunity.
The N-Trak group exhibited four bare corner modules in their first
show; we hope to quickly grow! Since then, we have completed over XX
club-owned and member-owned modules. Our membership roll is over XX.
We have an open admission policy and are actively seeking new members
regardless of level of expertise. We like members of all ages experienced
in model building, electronics, carpentry and other aspects of this
hobby. If you want to build your own module, help with some scenery
or have rolling stock, your welcome here!
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Our Mission
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Western Heritage DivisioNTrak is an N-Scale Modular group within the
Western Heritage Division, NMRA that was created for the purpose of
building and operating N-Scale layouts and for promoting interest in
N-Scale modeling and the N-Trak modular system.
The Western Heritage
DivisioNTrak is dedicated to the support of the Western Heritage Division,
NMRA and to educate the public about railroads, N-Scale model railroading
and having FUN in the process.
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What is NTrak?
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NTrak is an international organization whose purpose and objective is
to encourage model railroading in N-scale. NTrak got it's beginnings in
1973 by a some enthusiastic model railroaders in California, who
established the standards for modular railroading.
NTrak modules are portable sections of track -- usually 4' x 2'
and built to strict specifications. These sections are then combined to
make large operating layouts that can be displayed at shopping malls and
special events. Because of its modular design, NTrak layouts
can be made to fit virtually any size space and in a variety of
shapes. The design Also allows any
modeler to bring their module to a show and connect with others to construct a
giant N scale layout.
While designed for large public display layouts, NTrak
modules are being used for home and club layouts. NTrak modules offer a number
of advantages over a fixed layout. As a society, the Twenty-First century
modelers are some what mobile. NTrak modules make it very easy to move a
layout from place to place without destroying all the work that went into
it. Living arrangements (i.e. small homes, apartments, and mobile homes)
lend themselves to NTrak modules.
Module construction is easy. It has the distinct advantage of being
much more manageable than building a fixed layout. To find a club
near you and more info about modular construction in NTrak, visit
ntrak.org.
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Western Heritage
Division Membership
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Western Heritage DivisioNTrak
members belong to the Western Heritage Division, NMRA of Omaha, NE, but
you are not required to belong to the NTrak group unless you want
to. We look for anyone with an interest in "N" scale
modular railroading to join the group.
Dues/Membership -- Western Heritage
Division
To
Join The Western Heritage Division, NMRA:
Contact
us at the Main WHD website
Western
Heritage Division is $10 a year.
Mid-Continent
Region is $6 a year.
National
Model Railroad Association is $32 a year.
WHD
membership is based on membership in MCoR, and MCoR membership is based on
NMRA membership.
Dues can be
paid to the Paymaster WHD at any
time. These rates are based on individual membership.
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Module Layouts
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Members are free to design their
modules as they desire as long as the NTrak standards and WHD NTrak
guidelines for construction, track layout and electrical are followed. Western Heritage DivisioNTrak
has a standardized ballast color for the mainlines and branch lines
to allow for some continuity. We encourage our members to coordinate their
scenes with those of other members, but this is not mandatory. Many of our
modules represent the Midwest, although each member is free to express
their modeling ideas as they relate to time period and
location or railroad company.
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Future Plans
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We will be adding DCC on the
"RED" track as soon as we are able. We are looking into the possibility
of operating trains on this line in a realistic manner as possible.
Our plans are to continue to increase the number of individually owned
modules, giving us more running distance and industries to switch.
We will be attempting a module building class in order to educate the
public and attract new members who desire to have a module and participate
in the NTrak group. We hope to set up at least five or six times per year.
Some members of the Western Heritage Division, NMRA have or are building
home layouts, and we encourage members to help or try a hand at operating
on those when they are able.
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Contact Information
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- Postal address
- Please direct any correspondence to:
Western Heritage Division, NMRA
PO Box 241382
Omaha, Nebraska 68124-5382
- Electronic mail
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General Information About The Western Heritage Division, NMRA: webmaster@whdnmra.org
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General Information About The Western Heritage DivisioNTrak: cdejfennen@uswest.net
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- Events:
Please see the Main WHD website for our events:
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