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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

      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: WTB Kato F unit lightboards and nose lights. C. Giustra, Jan 28, 2020 at 11:54 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: Weekend PROTO FUN! 1/24/2020 HemiAdda2d, Jan 28, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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    2. Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: GECES #170 BoxcabE50, Jan 27, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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  5. Special Runs

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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: 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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      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: What should I model? Fantastic footage! DJ of DJsTrains, Jan 27, 2020 at 1:56 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: CN: “Our Next Driver of Value is Well Underway” Andrew Corselli, Jan 29, 2020 at 2:02 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: More discussions Des Moines Rocket, Jan 29, 2020 at 1:52 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 BoxcabE50, Jan 28, 2020 at 8:33 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: For Santa Fe Railfans Kurt Moose, Jan 24, 2020 at 4:37 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: Videos - Then and Now Hardcoaler, Dec 27, 2019
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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 Rick A, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:20 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: LOGGING IN PROBLEMS BoxcabE50, Jan 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    2. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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      Latest: 24 IN / 48 OUT card for JMRI Keith Ledbetter, Jan 29, 2020 at 2:13 AM
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    3. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: triple or quadruple continuous loop? Mo-Pac, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:19 AM
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Practicality of fragile scenery like static grass & trees? jpwisc, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:17 AM
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: First G Scale Purchase! Kurt Moose, Jan 21, 2020
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: LGB short shaft culdesac, Jan 19, 2020
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    7. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Wiring of S scale Pacific J911, Jan 15, 2020
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    8. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Lots of HO builds here! DarthMoose74, Jan 28, 2020 at 1:18 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 mtntrainman, Jan 29, 2020 at 4:24 AM
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Etched Brass Fanatic's... Miller Engineering is considering! bostonjim, Jan 29, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Dauntsey - UK 1930s GWR martink, Jan 21, 2020
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Hon30 shay JoeTodd, Jan 26, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Classic Metal Works 1974-76 Buick Estate Wagon in N Scale? cfritschle, Jan 15, 2020
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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 Version 1.7.7.6 Update Available ncng, Jan 12, 2020
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    2. New Resources

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      Latest: Round barn scratch build gary60s, Feb 24, 2019
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