Model Forum / General / Railroads / October 2003

I was wondering if anyone out there has any information on modular
model railroading in G 'scale'.  

I've seen standards for things like NTRAK modules, is there a similar
standard for the larger ~1/24th scales?  

I would like to think I am not too unusual.  I used to build a 5x9
Lionel or HO layout ontop of a ping pong table in the winter.  Now
that I am older and have two children of my own; I have gotten back
into the railroading.  I've been collecting LGB engines and rolling
stock, and while I dream of building a garden railroad.  However, like
most people the prospect of building a massive 20x100 railroad
outdoors in northeastern ohio is somewhat difficult with four months
or more of winter (although negociating space from the spouse may be
easier than those of you who work in the basement).  

Some of the LGB trains get pulled out after Thanksgiving and spend
most of the winter setup all over the living room floor.  I would like
to build some modules with some sidings and a mulitple module with a
small yard which could be bridged together.  

The question I have before I begin is, is there a standard for this?

I would think with the popularity of LGB, and the large physical size,
modular railroading would be quie popular.