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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

      Latest: Using the search box bremner, Jun 14, 2020
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    2. New Member Introductions

      New members, introduce yourself here.
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      Latest: Hello form Poland gmorider, Aug 5, 2020
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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: 2 B-mann Spectrum non running DD40A's BNSF FAN, Aug 13, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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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, August 2nd, 2020 William James Stempel, Aug 12, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    2. Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: Where is Mr Train? Mr. Train, May 26, 2020
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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? Scenics are us, Apr 22, 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: Stonehaven Scotland derailment ddm502001, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Edmonton to Launch LRV Procurement Tender Oliver Cuenca, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:43 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: Beech Grove facilities Doug Gosha, Aug 13, 2020 at 6:29 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: Steam engines BNSF FAN, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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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: Amtrak rerouting through Wyoming Kevin Anderson, Aug 12, 2020 at 9:20 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: Tulsa yard action Joe Lovett, Aug 10, 2020 at 6:23 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: The Ashton Valve company Hardcoaler, Aug 6, 2020
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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: Paper and Card Structures Robert Dambrauskas, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:44 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: Burlington Northern Trough Train rch, Aug 12, 2020 at 4:44 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: Pololu VNH5019 and DCC++ Ash, Aug 12, 2020 at 11:45 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Sputtering start to a new layout Joe Lovett, Aug 13, 2020 at 9:33 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Turnout Servo Control the easy inexpensive way... Sumner, Jul 14, 2020
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Train show jackpot! Keith, Aug 13, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: O scale highly detailed figures? country joe, Aug 11, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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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: BAR 50' ext post boxcar Mr. Trainiac, Aug 13, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: Boston Mountain Sub-Division Joe Lovett, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Water, water, water Z train things, Aug 13, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Calcs and info about scale for T gauge Tilbury Lines, Aug 11, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Log Car traingeekboy, Aug 4, 2020
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Trainworx Vintage Fuel Tankers cfritschle, Aug 13, 2020 at 2:48 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: SwitchWithIt Ver 1.7.8.8 (Important) ncng, Aug 5, 2020
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    2. New Resources

      New postings to our resources feature
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      Latest: Flour mill build thread gary60s, Aug 9, 2020 at 4:14 AM
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  11. The Cattle Car