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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: Need help - DCC++ with Arduino Mega 2560 & Deek-Robot Motor Shield Nagamin, Mar 25, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    2. New Member Introductions

      New members, introduce yourself here.
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      Latest: Hello from Italy minesweeper, Mar 30, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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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: Athearn 40' trailers grande5771, Mar 31, 2020 at 5:26 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: It's Monday, March 30th 2020: Weekend Modeling Accomplishments wpsnts, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:24 AM
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    2. Contest

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      Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: Where is Mr Train? Mr. Train, Mar 20, 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: Oregon Pacific & Eastern HOexplorer, Aug 29, 2019
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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: UP coast line Class325, Mar 31, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Special Podcast Series: Coronavirus and the Rail Industry – Insight on the Federal Stimulus... Bill Wilson, Mar 31, 2020 at 2:42 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: Old "Goat" still rolling... Hytec, Mar 30, 2020 at 4:19 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 HemiAdda2d, Mar 31, 2020 at 2:01 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: Links for the Rail Fan cameras Kurt Moose, Mar 30, 2020 at 3:39 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: This Stay at Home is Working Fine - Learned Something New about my Camera HemiAdda2d, Mar 24, 2020
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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: Show off your insulators HemiAdda2d, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:52 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: Is N and Z Scale More the focus here at the TrainBoard? RailMix, Mar 30, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    2. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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      1. DCC++

      Latest: Connecting to Mega BaseStation via PuTTY Jimbo20, Mar 30, 2020 at 11:22 PM
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    3. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Door layout Mo-Pac, Mar 30, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Painting diesel truck frames NPRR284, Mar 27, 2020 at 9:54 AM
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Train show jackpot! Keith, Mar 20, 2020
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Lionel postwar, how many cars are you pulling? hotredcav, Feb 28, 2020
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    7. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: A few questions about S scale trains. acptulsa, Mar 21, 2020
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    8. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: HO Scale - What's On Your Workbench? minesweeper, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    9. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: N Scale Shelf Layout-Boston Mountain Sub-Division MK, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Minidiorama HemiAdda2d, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Dauntsey - UK 1930s GWR martink, Mar 13, 2020
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: D&RGW 3000 series boxcar in HOn3 Graff, Mar 13, 2020
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: New Construction Trucks from Royale Models. HemiAdda2d, Mar 31, 2020 at 1:58 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 1.7.8.4 Available ncng, Mar 12, 2020
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    2. New Resources

      New postings to our resources feature
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      Latest: Round barn scratch build gary60s, Feb 24, 2019
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  11. The Cattle Car