Salt City NTRAK

Salt City NTRAK N Scale model railroad enthusiast that follow N TRAK module standards to create layouts exhibits for the public to view.

NTRAK modules were designed to bring model railroading to the public at conventions, exhibits, and shopping malls. In the past a person wanting to see model trains in operation had to seek out a club or home layout that was open to the public. These layouts were often designed for the convenience of the owners and operators, and not for public viewing. Salt City NTRAK formed in 1981 and is compris

ed of club members from around the Central New York area (Syracuse). Throughout the years the club enjoyed several semi-permanent setups at locations such as Market Place Mall and the Eastwood American Legion. While we currently do not have a layout setup in a fixed location for display, club members still get together to display their modules at various train shows around the region. Salt City NTRAK is the host club that organizes the NTRAK layout at The Great New York Model Train Fair held the first weekend of every November. In 1990 Twelve clubs joined together to create a record breaking layout and was featured in the March 1991 Model Railroader Magazine. Twenty Five years later several clubs from three states and Canada still get together and setup 40'x40' layout at this event. If you would like to be a part of this event please post a message to the moderators/Admins and someone will get back to you shortly.

Someone asked how Salt City NTRAK module legs are constructed. These measurements are designed for legs made out of 1/2...
05/06/2026

Someone asked how Salt City NTRAK module legs are constructed. These measurements are designed for legs made out of 1/2" plywood. CNC's are great now a days.

This can be adapted to be built out of 1x6" pine ripped at an angle. Remember 1-by is actually 3/4" thick. The leg face labeled "L" would need the hole drilled at 1-1/4" from the non tapered edge, not the 1-1/2" shown in the drawing to maintain 2" from outside edge.

The top of the V notch opening is missing the dimension and should be 5/8". The diameter of the hole at the bottom of the V notch is 3/8". Measurements in red oval provide location to the center of the 3/8" hole. 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" bolts with wing nuts and fender washers are used on module frame to recieve the V notch. Cast wingnuts with washers all in one are available online and make it easier then dealing with a fender washer. The bigger the washer the better. They are only hand tightened as the module actually rests on the 1/2" strip mounted 3-1/4" from the top. This allows for a standard 1x4 pine frame with table top mounted to the top of the frame (not recessed).

These legs make for an incredibly stable base for NTRAK modules even when standing alone with no other modules clamped to it.

Brendan has been working on the scenery for one of our NTRAK return loops. Looking great.
03/17/2026

Brendan has been working on the scenery for one of our NTRAK return loops. Looking great.

If you live in Central NY or along 81 South of Syracuse stop out to support Toys for Tots collection via a train with se...
12/05/2025

If you live in Central NY or along 81 South of Syracuse stop out to support Toys for Tots collection via a train with several stops.

Salt City NTRAK will be returning this year. The photo with the light on the left side is of our NTRAK modules. Stop by...
11/16/2025

Salt City NTRAK will be returning this year. The photo with the light on the left side is of our NTRAK modules. Stop by and say hi. We are based in Syracuse NY.

Some photos from around our NTRAK layout this past weekend at the Great NYS Model Train Fair 11/2/25
11/03/2025

Some photos from around our NTRAK layout this past weekend at the Great NYS Model Train Fair 11/2/25

Come check out the large N Scale / NTRAK layout at the Great NYS Model Train Fair November 1st & 2nd, 2025 in Syracuse N...
10/31/2025

Come check out the large N Scale / NTRAK layout at the Great NYS Model Train Fair November 1st & 2nd, 2025 in Syracuse NY. We will have 3 main lines operating 218' each (over 3.5 scale miles)

10/28/2025

Are there new vendors this year? YES! 😀 Are there lots of operating trains? YES! 🚂 Is it a 110,000sqft building chock full of model trains? 😎 YES! Are we excited about our 50th Anniversary show? YOU BET WE ARE! 😄 🥳 Great New York State Model Train Fair 🥳🥳

Did you know you can walk through several rail cars at The Great New York State Fair? It's kind of hidden in the back w...
08/25/2025

Did you know you can walk through several rail cars at The Great New York State Fair? It's kind of hidden in the back with the new layout of the fairgrounds after the grand stand was removed and the re-design of the midway. Tell your friends. Also they have 1 of 16 GG1 engines saved from the scrap yard.

PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE….WE ARE INDEED OPEN!! If you are at The Great New York State Fair looking for The Historic Train Exhibit, we are here behind this fenced-in parking lot of TALL trucks. The best way to get to us is taking the Tram to Stop 4. We are open 11:00-7:00pm daily through Labor Day.

If you didn't know, a stop is created along the NYC mainline in Syracuse right at the New York State Fairgrounds during ...
07/23/2025

If you didn't know, a stop is created along the NYC mainline in Syracuse right at the New York State Fairgrounds during the Fair. What an awesome way to attend.

🚆 All aboard to The Great New York State Fair! 🎡

Skip the traffic, ditch the parking pass, and ride in comfort—Amtrak’s direct train service to the Fair is back and tickets are on sale NOW! From NYC to Toronto and everywhere in between, five daily trains will drop you steps from the Fairgrounds August 20–September 1.

🚄 Trains stopping at the Fair:
• Maple Leaf 63 – Departs NYC 7:16 AM → Arrives Fair 1:11 PM
• Maple Leaf 64 – Departs Toronto 8:20 AM → Arrives Fair 2:51 PM
• Empire Service 281 – Departs NYC 10:21 AM → Arrives Fair 4:21 PM
• Empire Service 283 – Departs NYC 1:20 PM → Arrives Fair 7:13 PM
• Empire Service 284 – Departs Niagara Falls 6:27 AM → Arrives Fair 9:31 AM

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at Amtrak.com, on the Amtrak app, at station counters, or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Ride in, rock out, and fair on!

Salt City NTRAK of Syracuse NY will be the local club coordinating the NTRAK layout. If you have not participated with ...
07/03/2025

Salt City NTRAK of Syracuse NY will be the local club coordinating the NTRAK layout. If you have not participated with us in recent years and are interested in brining a module please let us know. We would love to have you. For those that have participated in the past few years, the yearly coordination email will be going out shortly. We can't wait to see all of our friends, and hopefully make some new ones.

ATTENTION: Applications for Vendors and Exhibitors are being accepted now on www.modeltrainfair.com

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