The MIST-61 module standards define the end module as an important element for integration and transition between modules to ensure seamless interoperability. Any modular layouts such as FreMo follow such design principle. Anything between two end modules is up to the individual.

As for Loewenherz module, it consists of 2 segments – each segment is 1080mm x 150mm – as shown below. Can these 2 segments be separated to form individual module? Short answer, Yes.

The long answer: each segment, which I marked above as Module 1a and 1b can be taken apart and connect to other’s modules. This is possible as I ensure that the end module follows the MIST-61 standards. However, you can see that there is miniature park railway that runs across both segments; thus, care must be taken when both segments are not working together as one unit.

Creating Depth in Loewenherz Module

If I want to build a module that tells a story – in this case Loewenherz Railway Park Bad Niedrigsrode – it needs to have depth. This means not having a flat surface. This also means added challenges such as hinderances such as position of the legs, main cabling, end module connectors, etc. It took me 2 weeks to figure out how to turn the above visualization into reality, and making adjustments to ensure that the module will work and can handle rough handling and transport.

The red border on each fascia follows the contour of the park that I wanted to create. On Segment 1a, the operator side is 60mm lower than the top of the module (1100mm from the flat floor). On the other visitor side, there is a cutting for pedestrian tunnel portal. However, the base of the train visiting platform is 10mm below the top of the segment.

A 30mm cutting allows the miniature park railway to transition from Module 1a and 1b.

Module 1b is less complex, just 30mm below top of the module on both operator and visitor sides.

I am ready to start construction.