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Modifying Standards

NRail is proud to be the steward of both the NTRAK and T-TRAK (N) modular standards. One of our most important responsibilities is keeping those standards current.

As materials, technology, and modeling practices change, our standards should change too. Our goal is to ensure those updates are made thoughtfully, preserving what works while embracing improvements that benefit the hobby and the community.

Other Module Standards

NRail serves as the steward of the NTRAK and N-Scale T-TRAK standards and can only consider changes to those standards.

If you have a suggestion regarding another modular standard, please contact the organization that maintains those standards. If you're unsure who to contact, email us at info@nrail.org, and we'll be happy to help you find the appropriate organization.

How Standards Get Modified

Any member may suggest a change to the standard. The suggestion should be accompanied by:

  • Detail on the change, which may include dimension, or usage or procedures related to the change.
  • Why is this change being suggested? How would it benefit the [NTRAK|T-TRAK] community?
  • What are the consequences of the change? This should include any negative aspects as well as those that are positive.
  • What is the timing for the change? Should it become effective immediately, or should it be something that can be phased in over a period of time? 
  • What is the effect on compatibility? How can we maintain the ability to mix existing modules in with those that implement this recommended change?

The proposal should be submitted to the board via the NRail president by email or by post. The board will present it these requests to the membership for discussion on a yearly basis and allow for at least a period of three months, encompassing time for publication of the proposal and one issue of the newsletter and comments in the following issue. The board may or may not make a recommendation to the membership and that recommendation can be either positive or negative. Finally, the proposal will be presented to the membership for a vote.

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