The Club's Modules
Over the years, many people have contributed to the collection of modules that we use in shows. This is a list of the modules we currently draw from when designing a specific layout for a show. These modules have been carefully crafted by current or former members of the club.
H.A.L. 160
Built by: Bob Osterhoudt and George Barrier
Owner: NTrakExpress
As the main control module of the layout, it contains everything needed to operate a small layout. The red and black box contains a WiFi radio, Digitrax Loconet radio, computer to run JMRI, Digitrax command station and boosters, Power supplies for locomotives and accessories. It even has USB ports to charge our phones. All that is needed are phones to run WiThrottle and Engine Driver apps.
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Boy Scouts (4 module set)
Built by: Scout Troop
Size: Two 4ft x 24in and two 3ft x 24in with rear yard
Owner: NTrakExpress
This four-module set was donated to the club. Each module was built by one of the scouts in Troop. They were refurbished by Bob Osterhoudt to make them suitable for use in an NTrak layout. They can be used as a four-module set or as part of a larger layout.
Campground
Built by: George Barrier in 2017
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: George Barrier
This module features a scratch-built wooden trestle bridge on the NTrak standard (green) mountain division line. It also features a campground with flickering campfires. The cabin is also lighted. All lights are DCC controlled. A herd of deer in the field are startled by the canoers. The canoers in the river are unaware of the fallen tree in the river around the bend. The bears at the bottom of the rapids are eager to feast upon any capsized canoers who might float past.
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Children's Module
Built by: Ken Wahrenbrock and Bob Osterhoudt
Size: 4ft x 30in
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module is known as the “Children’s” module because of the interactive features built into it below the mail line level near eye level for small children. In fact, it earned an award “Deluxe Innovator of the Year” from Deluxe Innovations
Coal Mine (3 module set)
Built by: Wally Suggs
Size: 4ft x 24in x 3 modules
Owner: Bob Osterhoudt
These modules are among the earliest NTrak modules ever built. They were purchased by Bob Osterhoudt in 1994 then later refurbished in 1997. These modules feature a small yard for use by the coal mine. They also feature a rear track which connects to right side of the Pipe Factory module.
Dennis City and Country (2 module set)
Built by: Dennis Saunders in 2001
Size: 4ft x 24in x 2 modules
Owner: NTrakExpress
These modules were donated to the club in 2014. The country module features “snob hill”, a ritzy hilltop home complete with swimming pool. George Barrier refurbished them in 2019, straightening the frame to remove the dip in the main lines, patching cracks in the surface, and freshening the foliage with new material. George also made a few modifications such as replacing the wooden legs with metal legs, repainting the roads to include lines and crosswalks, adding overhead signal lights to the intersections, adding working lights in all the buildings, and adding thread to the power poles.
Dragon
Built by: Kristi Fletcher
Size: 4ft x 24in
This module was donated to the club in 2020 when Kristi moved out of state. This module is no longer a part of the club’s collection.
Earthquake
Built by: Darren Cohen and Scott Cohen in 2000
Size: 4ft x 24in
This module was given to Don Hampton in 2004 then donated to the club in 2006. This module features two shoo-fly tracks which bypass earthquake-damaged mainlines. It also features many damaged buildings and a damaged freeway overpass. This module is no longer part of the club’s collection.
Halloween (3 module set)
Built by: George Barrier and Bob Osterhoudt in 2018
Size: 4ft x 24in and two 3ft outside corners
Owner: George Barrier
This three-module set is a whimsical collection of Halloween decorations spanning 12ft of track. It was used at the Botanic Garden in Palos Verdes in 2018 and 2019. During COVID, all shows were cancelled. After shows resumed, the Halloween show was changed to be a Christmas show. Does anyone need a layout for a Halloween show?
Hampton Caves
Built by: Don Hampton in 1999
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module was donated to the club in 2006. It features shale rock outcroppings made using redwood tree bark. It also features viewable underground cave areas. George Barrier refurbished the module in 2018, replacing track ballast and trees that had fallen off with new ones. George also made a few modifications such as adding realistic cave colors and features and adding working lights to the sign and the caves.
Hogwarts
Built by: George Barrier in 2023
Size: 4ft x 24in with center rear bump-out
Owner: George Barrier
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter comes to NTrak in this LEGO creation. From Hogsmead Station to the Main Castle, students journey past Hagrid’s Hut and the Whomping Willow. The castle is kit-built, but the rest is full custom brick by brick.
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Inside/Outside corner
Built by: John Johnson
Size: 3ft inside corner or 4ft outside corner
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module was donated to the club after John’s passing.
Jurassic Park
Built by: George Barrier (2018) and Bob Hesselgrave (2019)
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: Bob Hesselgrave
This module was originally built by George Barrier in 2018 (as a bare table with track and wiring) to complete a six-module layout at his home. It was completed (scenery and new ballast) in 2019 by Bob Hesselgrave with a baseball theme.
Kathy's Module
Lift Bridge
Built by: Bob Osterhoudt and help from Jack Leibowitz
Size: 4ft x 30in
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module provides access to the inside of the layout. The surface of the module hinges on the left to create an open walkway. The walkway base has ramps on the front and the back as a handi-accessible feature. The bridge is mechanically locked by a pin which is magnetically moved using a switch. The main lines are powered off before the bridge is unlocked to prevent trains from escaping the layout. The electrical system was replaced and upgraded with relays in 2024 by George Barrier and Bob Osterhoudt.
Oil Refinery
Built by: George Barrier in 2017
Size: 4ft x 24in with right rear bump-out
Owner: George Barrier
The track plan on this module includes a reversing loop via an optional 6″ bump-out in the back. The track plan also includes an NTrak standard “green” mountain division in the back and a connection to the NTrak standard “orange” siding in the front left. This module features a desert highway and multiple bridges. The motorists are dismayed at how long the road repairs are taking. The loading yard is used to receive things like bulk oil and fuel additives and also to send finished product to customers. The loading facility also includes access for road vehicles.
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One footer 1 and 2
Built by: Bob Osterhoudt in 1994
Size: 1ft x 24in
Owner: Bob Osterhoudt
These modules may be connected to both sides of a 3ft corner to replace a 4ft corner. They can also be used to balance the 5ft effect of the S-curve Whoop-ti-doo modules.
One footer 3 and 4
Built by: Jack Leibowitz in 1996
Size: 1ft x 24in
Owner: NTrakExpress
These modules may be connected to both sides of a 3ft corner to replace a 4ft corner. They can also be used to balance the 5ft effect of the S-curve Whoop-ti-doo modules.
Orange Grove
Built by: Ken Wahrenbrock in 1995
Size: 4ft x 30in
Owner: Bob Osterhoudt
This module was purchased by Bob Osterhoudt in 1998 and later refurbished in 2017. It features a separate loop of track going through a tunnel. It also features a small yard on the upper level.
Ore Mine / Rock Quarry
Built by: (unknown)
Size: 4ft x 24in with rear bump-out
Owner: Ben Jones
This module was bought by Ben Jones in 2019 and is a work in progress.
Passenger Station (3 module set)
Built by: Jack Leibowitz in 1994
Size: 4ft x 24in x 2 modules
Owner: NTrakExpress
The left 4ft module is made from two 2ft modules permanently joined.
Park
Built by: Wally Suggs in the 1980’s
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: NTrakExpress
Don Hampton rebuilt the module in 2000 adding the buildings that are currently on the module today. He also replaced the hand-painted roads with manufactured road strips. When Don left the club in 2006, this module was given to Everett Owensby who eventually donated it to the club in 2016. George Barrier refurbished the module in 2018, replacing the damaged mainline tracks. He also made a few modifications such as adding an NTrak standard “orange” line for the train station, replacing the scenery in front of the main lines, and adding working lights to the sign and all the buildings.
Pennsylvania Coal Mine
Built by: Marilyn Cohen and Don Hampton in 1999
Size: 4ft x 24in
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module was given to Don Hampton in 2004, then donated to the club in 2006. This module features shale rock outcroppings made using redwood tree bark. This module is modelled after the coal mines of Pennsylvania.
Petticoat Junction
Built by: Jack Leibowitz in 1994
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: NTrakExpress
Pipe Factory and Cattle Yard (2 module set)
Built by: Wally Suggs in the late 1960’s
Size: 4ft x 24in x 2 modules
Owner: NTrakExpress
These modules were refurbished by Don Hampton in 1997, then given to John Johnson in 2006, then donated to the club after John’s passing. These modules are designed with a rear track that fits together with the left end of Bob Osterhoudt’s three module coal mine set.
Red Rock Canyon
Built by: Don Hampton
Size: 3ft outside corner
Owner: NTrakExpress
Sodor (4 module set)
Built by: Bob Osterhoudt and Bob Hesselgrave
Size: 4ft x 30in x 4 modules
These Thomas themed modules are very popular with the young fans! They can be used as a four-module set or as part of a larger layout.
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Springfield (2 module set)
Timesaver
Built by: Ken Wahrenbrock in 1994
Size: 4ft x 24in
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module was purchased by Bob Osterhoudt in 1998 and later refurbished by him in 2017. This module features the timesaver switching game on the upper track level.
Utah Valley (2 module set)
Built by: (unknown)
Size: 4ft x 30in x 2 modules
Owner: Ben Jones
These modules were purchased by Ben Jones, who then made extensive improvements. A lake was added as well as buildings, vehicles, lights, and figures. The front siding was moved at the ends to align with the (orange) siding location.
Yard (5 module set)
Built by: George Barrier in 2023
Size: Three 4ft x 24in and two 3ft outside corners
Owner: George Barrier
This is a five-module set. Four of them are shown here in the photo. There is another corner in case a very narrow layout is needed.
Whoop-ti-doo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Built by: Bob Osterhoudt in 1994 (2) and Ken Wahrenbrock in 1995 (2)
Size: non-NTrak half of a 4ft corner x 8 modules
Owner: NTrakExpress
Each module changes the direction of the main lines by 45 degrees. Two may be connected together to replace a 4ft inside or outside corner. Two may also be connected together to form an S-curve which translates the main lines to the inside or outside by 2ft. When configured as an S-curve, the total length is 5ft requiring an additional 1ft section on the opposite side of the layout.
7 1/4" module
Built by: George Barrier in 2024
Size: non-NTrak 7.25in x 11in
Owner: NTrakExpress
This module was built specifically for the layout used at the Kaleidoscope in 2024. When two whoop-ti-doo modules are used as an “S” bend and two 4ft modules are inserted between them, this module is needed to adjust the hypotenuse. The track connections of the five modules together must line up with the 12in grid of the layout.