Non-NTRAK Standard Layouts

For a list of layouts, see the bottom of this page.

(To register an NTRAK module click here)


  1. ★Please note that World’s Greatest Hobby On Tour is not handling layouts for this show. All layouts must be registered by contacting the DCE.


Please note that club members or layout/module owners who are not registered for the convention will only be allowed in the layout area during the initial set-up and then on Saturday and Sunday during the public show hours. info


Tables will be allocated based on this formula: Layouts will received one (1) table for every 200 square feet of layout footprint. Tables beyond what is provided by the DCE may be rented from our vendor at the prevailing rate. We will submit a bulk order with our vendor to keep prices as low as possible.


Stanchions and skirting are not provided. They may be rented from our vendor at the prevailing rate. We will submit a bulk order with our vendor to keep prices as low as possible. Contact Paul Downs if you need stanchions or skirting.


Directions to the Convention Center  http://tinyurl.com/6gy5vh


The entrance to the loading dock is on Second St between Market and Jefferson. YOU MUST BE HEADING SOUTH ON SECOND TO GET TO THE DOCK. The door to the dock is the second door on your right. You will enter and go up a long spiral ramp to reach the hall. The hall is located on the second floor.


Once there, you will be directed to the hall and temporary parking/unloading areas. You will not be allowed to leave your vehicle or trailer in the loading dock area for any time except for unloading, so please be ready to move it as soon as you can.


For vehicles and trailers that will NOT fit into a traditional parking garage, we have off-site parking. It is about 2 miles from the site and very easy to access. Just head north on Second, cross the bridge, and you're there. Details and parking permits will be available when you arrive.



PARKING - We have off-site parking arranged for vehicles that are too large to fit in a parking garage. This is limited to large trucks, trailers, and vehicles towing trailers. This is NOT parking for any vehicle transporting a layout. It is limited to vehicles too large for a parking garage. Contact Steve Shetter for parking details.


Schedule for layouts:

  1. •Friday - Set-up starting at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM. All set-ups should be completed Friday evening unless prior arrangements are made. (If the majority of those participating with your layout are registered for the convention contact Paul for set-up times on Thursday.)

  2. •Saturday - Hall opens to non-delegates at 9:00 AM for last-minute set-up. Please note that there will be DCE activities taking place in the hall during this time. The DCE expects all those not registered for the convention to remain with their layout and not enter the vendor/manufacturer area of the hall until 10:00 AM. If you need access earlier than 9:00 AM, please contact Paul.

  3. •Saturday - Public show begins at 10:00 AM.

  4. •Saturday - Hall closes to the public and all non-delegates at 6:00 PM. Anyone not registered for the DCE will be required to leave the hall at this time.

  5. •Sunday - Hall opens to non-delegates at 9:30 PM.

  6. •Sunday - Show ends at 5:00 PM. Layouts will have the first access to the loading dock.


  1. Aristo-Craft frequency assignments

  2. Contact Steve Gillett for additional information.

  3. Loop 1a  -  Frequency 8, all 10 channels  (yellow and blue)

  4. Loop 1B  -  Frequency 10, channels 4 through 10  (yellow and blue) (also switchable to Digitrax)

  5. Loop 1C  -  Frequency 10, channels 1 through 3  (yellow and blue)

  6. Loop 6  -  Frequency 6, all 10 channels  (yellow)

  7. Loop 8  -  Frequency 4, all 10 channels.  If you need more, I have reserved Frequency 2 for you if it is not needed for the non N-Trak layouts.  (yellow, blue and green)

  8. Loops 2, 3 & 7 will be using Digitrax on all tracks.

  9. Loop 4 will use an N-Trak throttle system on yellow and Lenz DCC on blue.

  10. Loop 5 will be using Digitrax on yellow and green and a hard wired DC system on blue.

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  12. Frequencies 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 (all 10 channels on each) are currently unassigned and are available for the non N-Trak layouts if and when any of them submit a request.s the right to edit and change these rules at any time.



The Derby City Express is pleased to present these exceptional layouts:  (additional information will be forthcoming)


  1. •TTRAK Layout -  Paul Musselman  info

  2. •Free-Mo N -  Paul Bender

  3. •Queen City N-Gineers - N scale

  4. •Clinchfield (Model Railroader’s original layout) - N scale

  5. •Bryce’s Lego Layout - Lego scale

  6. •Lionel Operating Club - 0, Lionel

  7. •Golden ~ Blackhawk & Central City R.R. - Z Scale

  8. •CBT & M - Nn30 scale

  9. •Pacific and Eastern Model Railroad - 0 Guage

  10. •Tacoma, Jasper & Grants Pass - 0n30 scale

  11. •Ohio Valley - H0 scale


AS OF APRIL 1, THE DCE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LAYOUTS. We are still accepting NTRAK modules. click here  To submit a proposal for a layout or modules for all scales other than “standard” NTRAK, please return a Layout Registration Form via email or USPS to Paul Downs

209 Gibson Rd, Louisville KY, 40207    Layout Registration Form     PDF Format     MS Word Format

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