The last time I designed and built modules was back in 2014 when I had space temporarily for my 4 x 1.5m N-scale “Somewhere in Germany” segment layout. I have learned a lot from my experience and provides me a good understanding and knowledge how to build Loewenherz modules.

MIST-61 adopts the module standards and practices from MIST-55 (Mainz). The end module is 450mm x 150mm. The length of each module is up to the members. I chose 1080mm using standard pieces of Märklin C-tracks 24172 and 24188.

Module Construction Drawing

I am a perfectionist and stickler for details. I like to visualize how the final modules will look like. And, I enjoyed drafting work (thank to my secondary school education in the 80s. We had Industrial Arts (IA in short) where we learned wood, metal, electrical and mechanical works. Drafting work such as above was part of my wood work education.

Such visualization allows me to take note of the free space I might have below the module top as well as possible obstacles for wiring and screws.

I shared my drawing with club members and a few modeller friends and incorporated their feedbacks in my iterations. From the latest version, I generated the dimensions for each part of the module and a shopping list.

May and June will be construction time!