Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club
Standards


Rail

1. Nickel-silver rail shall be used throughout the layout.

2. Standard gauge rail size: CODE 100.

3. Logging and dual gauge rail size: CODE 100 and 70 throughout.

4. All rail shall be blackened, weathered, or colored in some manner to give a prototype appearance. Weathered track is not necessary in tunnels.

5. Prefabricated track sections (Atlas flex track) with non-fiber ties shall be used throughout the layout. EXCEPTION: at the discretion of the P&E Committee, hand laid rail on individual stained wood ties may be used in turnouts, and in highly visible locations.

6. Where spiking of rail is required, small head spikes shall be used.

7. Ties of appropriate size and color shall be placed (properly spaced) at all points under the rail, wherever the original tie has been removed.

End Rail


Resources
NMRA Standards - Trackwork S-3
NMRA Standards - Track Centers S-8
NMRA Standards - Trackwork General RP-10
NMRA Standards - Rail RP 15.1


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