modules in 2011. The use of the older Cinch-Jones connector has been deprecated, but is still permitted on legacy modules. In addition, new standards have been written to comply with the new National Fire Code. These include the prohibition of module-mounted power strips. These new standards are available for review at the NTRAK website, Alternatives In recent years other, often complementary, module standards have cropped up to address perceived deficiencies with NTrak's standard. oNeTrak One example of these perceived deficiencies is the requirement for NTrak modules to have three mainline tracks. On the prototype, except in a few areas where traffic density dictates the need for three (or more) mainline tracks, most mainlines throughout North America are single or double track. oNeTrak is designed around the concept of a single track mainline and as such allows for a greater range of railroad scenes to be modeled compared to Ntrak. oNeTrak also allows for more prototypical operations as trains on a single track main often have to meet and/or pass each other during operation of the layout. Smart-N Smart-N is designed around the concept of a double track mainline. (Smart-N is now better referred to as T-Trak). BeNdTrack Bend Track is designed around a double track mainline which traverses each module twice, once on each side, with flexible module shape and no "pit" area. See also Anderson Powerpole connector References External links NTrak Modular Railroading Society Belmont Shores Model Railroad Club - the first model club to build and operate NTrak modules. GermaNTRAK e.V. German and Austrian N-Trak Club (German) T-Trak Modular Layouts; Official Recommended Practices Northeast NTrak Modular Railroading Club Rail transport modelling standards Standards of the United States