oNeTrak or Fremo-N

[Allegheny]

What are the differences between oNeTrak and Fremo-N?

They appear to be the same to me with one exception.  oNeTrak typically has the main line 4" from the nominal front and most of the Fremo-N are usually down the middle.  Is that it or am I missing something else?

[jpwisc]

oNe-track (OT) has a 40" height to be compatible with NTrak, FreemoN is 50" tall, for better viewing. Freemo is code 55 track, and I thought OT was code 80.

Both should be using Powerpole connectors, and module size is flexible with both.

[C855B]

Yes:

• Height above the floor. oNeTrak is 40", designed to be compatible with NTrak. FreeMo-N is 50".
• oNeTrak carries forward the NTrak concept of connector tracks between modules, FreeMo-N is connector-less.
• FreeMo-N specifies Code 55, oNeTrak specs Code 80 but "allows" Code 55 with Code 80 connectors.

The short version is that oNeTrak is NTrak but with a single track. BTW, Powerpole connectors are a RP (recommended practice) in NTrak, but some groups are still building new modules with Cinch-Jones.

The deciding factor for someone in your position in choosing a "standard" is who you're going to play with. Module layouts are very, very rarely impromptu slap-together gatherings of anonymous N scalers. Find a local or semi-local group you like first, then use whatever format they're using. If you have a choice between a oNeTrak group or FreeMo-N group, more power to you, check 'em both out.

[Blazeman]

Thanks for the simple, but effective, summary of the two options, Mike.

[Allegheny]

Thanks for the replies.  I was just wondering about the difference and totally missed the 50" height for Fremo-n.  Did a quick search and four some info here on Railwire Thought both tried to build modules that were prototypical.

I saw oNeTrak modules at two shows years ago and noticed few or short passing sidings.  Was looking on-line for ideas and saw Larry Daily's Piedmont Subdivision.  Decided last year to build a four module oNeTrak set based on Mineral, VA.  Together the four modules make a flattened "S" that is 12' long with a 2' offset.  Main line has a siding on either side for about 10" of passing sidings.

I'll be updating the scenery this summer from "flat foam earth" to a more rolling ground.  After seeing what M.C. Fujiwara created, knew I needed to make some changes.

[AlkemScaleModels]

Thanks for the replies.  I was just wondering about the difference and totally missed the 50" height for Fremo-n.  Did a quick search and four some info here on Railwire Thought both tried to build modules that were prototypical.

I saw oNeTrak modules at two shows years ago and noticed few or short passing sidings.  Was looking on-line for ideas and saw Larry Daily's Piedmont Subdivision.  Decided last year to build a four module oNeTrak set based on Mineral, VA.  Together the four modules make a flattened "S" that is 12' long with a 2' offset.  Main line has a siding on either side for about 10" of passing sidings.

I'll be updating the scenery this summer from "flat foam earth" to a more rolling ground.  After seeing what M.C. Fujiwara created, knew I needed to make some changes.

Sounds like a great project. I would like to learn more about it. Do you have any links to more info?