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  1. Support Issues

    1. Support

      Questions and answers regarding all TrainBoard and RailImages services are addressed here.
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      1. Tutorials

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    2. New Member Introductions

      New members, introduce yourself here.
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  3. Swap Meet

    1. TrainBoard Swap Meet

      Be sure to read the rules in this forum before using. This forum will replace our TrainStore feature.
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      Latest: Durango Press Ho kits Lot of 3 Jeff B, Jan 16, 2021 at 1:01 AM
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  4. Weekly and Special Threads

    1. Weekly and Special Threads

      This forum contains all weekly and special threads. Most threads will contain images so be ready to post! Only authorized members are allowed to create new topics in this forum. If you would like to be one of them, please talk to an administrator.
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      Latest: Weekend Photo Fun, January 15, 2021 BNSF FAN, Jan 16, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    2. Contest

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  5. Special Runs

    1. Order From SpecialRuns.com

      SpecialRuns.com offerings

    2. Special Runs Discussions

      Brewing house for special run projects that will be offered on SpecialRuns.com.
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      Latest: N-scale Finger Lakes Passenger cars? Massey, Oct 9, 2020
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  6. Today's Railroads

    1. The Ready Track

      This is the catch-all forum for general railroad topics. Note that if a topic is specific to a particular railroad, it should be discussed in that forum (if one is available).
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      The Ready Track

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      1. BNSF Railway

      2. Canadian National Railway Company

      3. Canadian Pacific Railway

      4. CSX Corporation

      5. Kansas City Southern

      6. Norfolk Southern Corporation

      7. Union Pacific Railroad

      8. Long Island Railroad

      9. Class II & Class III Railroads

      10. Narrow Gauge & Tourist Railroads

      11. Passenger Service

      12. International Railways

      Latest: Some Southern action on NS 01/14/2021 Sepp K, Jan 15, 2021 at 1:29 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Statement on Calls to Increase Security for U.S. Passenger Rail NARP News, Jan 16, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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  7. Fallen Flag Railroads

    1. Fallen Flags

      All fallen flag railroads may be discussed in this forum. Please choose from the list of prefixes when you create a thread to indicate what road your post represents.
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      1. Historical Railroad Videos

      Latest: Gavin Yard Hump BoxcabE50, Jan 11, 2021 at 8:46 PM
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  8. Railfanning

    1. Railfan Photos

      This forum is a showcase for railfan photos. Photos may still be posted in other forums if you choose. (Example: If you photograph Union Pacific action, you may post here, or the UP forum.)

      New topics should include photos and other members may offer comments.
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      Latest: Random Railfan Prototype Photos For All Mike VE2TRV, Jan 16, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    2. Railfanning Discussions

      If railfanning is your passion, this is the place for you.

      Discuss railfanning locations, railfan events, steam engine spotting opportunities, etc. Post information about railroad museums, steam engines on display, tourist railroads, or any event or location of interest to railfans.
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      Latest: Storytime with Charlie Mr. Train, Jan 11, 2021 at 6:42 PM
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    3. Photography & Trains

      This forum is for the discussion of photographic techniques and equipment, and relevant computer peripherals and programs.

      Discuss how to create, edit, and display your photos, the type of equipment you use, and how you use your computer peripherals and programs. Share your photographic techniques and tips, and ask for advice and critique of a particular photo.

      Please note: This forum is not for wholesale posting of photos. Do this in the relevant forum.
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      Latest: Cold storage for Cold january Hardcoaler, Jan 15, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    4. More Than Trains

      This forum is for pictures and discussion of those aspects of railroads which are, many times, overlooked. Included in this area are infrastructure, people, MOW equipment, and anything else needed to keep the trains running.

      Our purpose, here, is for railfans and photographers (frequently one and the same) to look beyond the trains themselves and take note of the surrounding excitement and beauty. For modelers, this can also be a source for those many details that will bring your layout closer to perfection.
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      Latest: JB Hunt red 'Intermodal' slogan? Mr. Trainiac, Jan 10, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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  9. Model Railroading Forums

    1. The Inspection Pit

      This forum is directed at all model railroaders and contains general topics that relate to model railroading. This is also an open forum for news, model railroad related events, reviews and general information. If you post information about a train show or other event, please check back often to answer any questions that others may have.
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      Latest: What was your first locomotive? Paul Liddiard, Jan 16, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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    2. 3D Printing & More

      This forum is a place to discuss all aspects of 3D Printing, Laser Etching/Cutting, Craft Cutters, and CNC Machining: technologies that empower model railroaders to obtain the perfect detail item, replacement part, or impossible to find rolling stock. Show off your 3D work, share experiences, ask questions here.
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      Latest: Modern 52' Gondola with fiberglass cover mah2219, Jan 16, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    3. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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      DCC & Electronics

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      1. DCC++

      Latest: Digikeijs (Digirails) DR5000 RCMan, Jan 16, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: 2020-2021 Thirteenth Annual International Winter Layout Party TrainzLuvr, Jan 16, 2021 at 3:32 AM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: How to curve flex track with rail bender (Fast Tracks) Sumner, Nov 27, 2020
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: USA Trains Info Registry h.w.neff, Jan 14, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: My O gauge layout - new thread Massey, Jan 8, 2021
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: An S Scale GP40 does exist! BNSF FAN, Jul 15, 2020
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Mantua/Tyco problem Chops, Jan 16, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: Kato Turnout | Sliding Switch | Cover okane, Jan 16, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Minidiorama zdrada69, Jan 16, 2021 at 8:57 AM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: 62FT Greenbrier Bulkhead Flatcar Cleveland T Scale, Dec 28, 2020
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: C-25 from the D&RGW in Nn3 scale marmot, Jan 12, 2021 at 8:37 AM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL January 2021 New Items Part 2 ztrack, Jan 15, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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  10. TrainBoard Special Features

    1. Computers & Trains

      This forum is designed to enhance your railroading experience on the Internet. Webmasters who have railroad related web sites and those who want to have railroad related web sites may discuss those issues, as well as railroad games such as Microsoft Train Simulator, Auran Trainz, and others.

      Feel free to post links to your railroad web site in this forum.
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      Latest: JMRI Operations Questions BigJake, Jan 16, 2021 at 5:00 AM
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    2. New Resources

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