N-RE

Guideline For Construction And Operation

Preamble

Release

2.0.2

2007-06-02

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 are worded in the following (with decreasing importance):

The greatest part of the guideline of this release covers the part "construction". The part "operation" should be extended quickly, and (because of better handling) perhaps in a separate document which may be developed continuously.

Especially the part "construction" consists mostly in the categories

Rule:
Must be observed.
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).

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