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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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  2. TrainBoard Advertisers

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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: FS - Kato Conrail SD70MAC Lowell Johnson, Nov 29, 2021 at 3:19 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: Railafan Photos of the Week 11/28/2021 (part two) Hytec, Nov 29, 2021 at 2:41 AM
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    2. Contest

      This forum hosts TrainBoard sanctioned contests, puzzles and games. Members are encouraged to flex their gamesmanship and problem solving skills here! To submit a new contest idea please contact any of our staff members for review.
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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: February weathering contest entries Pastor John, Oct 14, 2021
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  5. Special Runs

    1. Order From SpecialRuns.com

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    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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      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: Time for an Amtrak pic thread! Hytec, Nov 29, 2021 at 2:53 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Intermodal Briefs: TexAmericas Center, Fortress Marybeth Luczak, Nov 24, 2021 at 10:13 PM
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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: Union Railroad 0-10-2 acptulsa, Nov 24, 2021 at 2:47 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: Wil's Slide Box LegomanBill, Nov 29, 2021 at 1:09 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: Magazine Subscriptions' Best Prices? Hardcoaler, Nov 23, 2021 at 1:42 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: RRPictureArchives Status? Mr. Trainiac, Nov 29, 2021 at 2:33 AM
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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: Virtual Railfan Releases Free Rochelle Ill. Railcam Monke, Nov 19, 2021
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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: Things I've learned Mike VE2TRV, Nov 27, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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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: The Definitive Buckeye Truck rch, Nov 28, 2021 at 12:06 AM
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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: Wiring 3-LEDs - Green, Yellow, Red - to 9 volt Battery Hardcoaler, Nov 27, 2021 at 3:24 AM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Thoughts on a base for a layout? Sumner, Nov 28, 2021 at 11:48 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Servo mounting & installing the piano wire in N Scale videobruce, Nov 26, 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: 0-8-0 steam build RGW1, Nov 26, 2021 at 11:51 PM
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Lionel Polar Express locomotive shorts the layout. Massey, Nov 19, 2021
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: American Flyer Engine DEAL Of The Year! TrainWorld, Apr 28, 2021
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Frisco Ft. Scott and Beyond Layout Joe Lovett, Nov 28, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: N scale "What's on your workbench?" Moose2013, Nov 29, 2021 at 4:54 AM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Long Island Rail Road in Z Scale John Bartolotto, Nov 29, 2021 at 1:08 AM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Penzance 1913 Mike VE2TRV, Sep 26, 2021
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: The San Miguel Central RR in On30 bremner, Nov 29, 2021 at 12:15 AM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL 2021 Friday Specials Week 1 ztrack, Nov 26, 2021 at 1:47 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: Using XtrkCad? BigJake, Nov 12, 2021
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    2. New Resources

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      Latest: Printable Paper/Card Model of water tower CLIFTON MCCULLOUGH, May 19, 2021
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