Handbook This section of the web site provides information on  how the club conducts its' various activities. To this end it defines the HOTRAK By-laws, the standards used in the construction of the modules, how the setup and  tear down of modules are performed  and how operations are conducted.  These elements are supported by a glossary of terms and  summary instructions on the use of Digitrax throttles. This web page was last updated on January 19th, 2012

HOTRAK club management	Describes the By-Laws that govern the operation of the club.
Module construction	Defines the Standards that must be followed in building the modules and the Testing Procedure that must be followed prior to the module being incorporated in an operating layout.
Layout design	Identifies the Design Guidelines and Principles for a Layout and the detail parameter files that are required in the completion of the layout design. Parameter files for Conventional Modules, Freemo Modules, Old or Former HOTRAK Modules, Transition Modules and Rooms used by HOTRAK in the past.
Rolling stock	Describes the Locomotive and Rolling Stock standards that must be complied with prior to operating on a layout.
Operations	Describes what and how the various aspects of an operating session are conducted, more specifically:     - the Planning Process used for a set-up,     -  the Set-up Process for the Modules at the start of a session,     -  the Set-up Procedure for the DCC system,      -  the Initial Placement of cars on the layout, and     -  the Tear-down Procedure at the end of the session. This section also includes a summary set of instructions on how to use the most common Digitrax throttles.
Terminology	Provides a Glossary of Terms used throughout the HOTRAK material.