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Free-moN is a modular scale railroading standard designed for individual modellers that specifies bench work, track work, scenery, and digital control. This is intended to raise-the-bar for scale modular railroading in general and, in this case, for N scale modular railroading.

The standard promotes, and even forces, prototypical appearance and operations by using a single main line traversing the center of the module resulting in prototypical point-to-point or loop-to-loop configurations and operation.

The following list summarizes the spirit and benefits of free-moN over existing modular N scale standards:


 * Designed to satisfy the needs of the advanced modeler over the needs of the beginner and general public.
 * Incorporates a comfortable working and viewing height for adults of 50" from the floor.
 * Specifies Code 55 rail for the main with a minimum 22" radius and #6 turnouts for mainline operations.
 * Encourages layouts that are optimized for prototypical look and operations by specifying a single mainline down the middle of the module.
 * Maximizes flexibility for module design and shape by specifying only the end-plate interface and mainline track standards.
 * Simple end-plate specification allows for easy integration into home layouts.
 * Encourages a loose association among individuals.
 * Standardized scenery at the end-plates (to merge visually with adjacent modules).
 * DCC/LocoNet/Digitrax control throughout for maximum flexibility.
 * Rolling stock that meets or exceeds NMRA standards for reliability.

These standards allow for module construction that is free form between the end-plates resulting in flexible and adaptable layout configurations to fit any available space.

For more information on Free-moN, please join the group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreemoN

Other Links
http://free-mon.wesleysteiner.com/

https://www.nmra.org/