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  1. Support Issues

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      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

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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: BLI EMD FT, CB&Q #116, Paragon 3 DCC and Sound Bookbear1, Nov 30, 2023 at 4:45 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: Railfan Photos of the Week 11/26/2023 SP 9811, Nov 29, 2023 at 9:02 PM
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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: Where is Mr Train? Kurt Moose, Jun 14, 2023
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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: Durango and Silverton/Denver and Rio Grande Western Silver Vista #313 B-T, Nov 26, 2023 at 1:51 AM
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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 Kansas City

      4. CSX Corporation

      5. Norfolk Southern Corporation

      6. Union Pacific Railroad

      7. Long Island Railroad

      8. Class II & Class III Railroads

      9. Narrow Gauge & Tourist Railroads

      10. Passenger Service

      11. International Railways

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    2. External Feeds

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      Latest: OmniTRAX to Run West Virginia’s SBVR Marybeth Luczak, Nov 29, 2023 at 8:12 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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      Fallen Flags

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      1. Historical Railroad Videos

      2. Kansas City Southern

      Latest: Favorite B&O Locomotives, wether Steam or Diesel... mmi16, Nov 28, 2023 at 1:37 AM
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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 Point353, Nov 30, 2023 at 5:20 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: Seen on TV last night in2tech, Nov 29, 2023 at 1:13 AM
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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: One Million views on my Flickr channel BoxcabE50, Nov 28, 2023 at 7:56 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: Lionel and the war effort Hardcoaler, Nov 26, 2023 at 12:53 AM
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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: How Exact do You Get? Mike VE2TRV, Nov 30, 2023 at 1:24 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: Internally braced 40 foot container model GGNInNScale, Nov 26, 2023 at 6:24 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: Atlas Silver Loco Decoder Install ??? Sumner, Nov 29, 2023 at 1:40 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: 1st: MidWeek Modeling, Nov 29, 2023 Grey One, Nov 29, 2023 at 5:21 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Making a curved and straight turnout combo... Sumner, Oct 13, 2023
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: G Scale Trains RC Control Options, Project Updates & More! "Large Scale Live" MrPictovid, Nov 17, 2023
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: NEW - Kadee has released O scale trucks iandrewmartin, Sep 18, 2023
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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    9. HO Scale

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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: Mini Holiday Layout Build Massey, Nov 30, 2023 at 6:09 AM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Follow as I build a Z Scale Christmas Tree Layout JoeTodd, Nov 30, 2023 at 4:11 AM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Scratch-built T Scale Cabeese Mike VE2TRV, Sep 28, 2023
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: N to Nn3 Steam Locomotives B-T, Nov 29, 2023 at 3:46 PM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

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      Latest: AZL Friday Specials 2023 – Week 1 ztrack, Nov 27, 2023 at 1:34 AM
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  10. TrainBoard Special Features

    1. Computers & Trains

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      Feel free to post links to your railroad web site in this forum.
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      Latest: Switchwithit Ver 1.7.10.33 Available ncng, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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      Latest: TRAINS.com Archive PDF links WolfWorks, Jul 28, 2022
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