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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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  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: Atlas N Scale SD7, SD9, SD24, SD26, SD35 Frame Halves gatrhumpy, Jul 16, 2019 at 6:51 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 Photo Fun, July 5, 2019 Hytec, Jul 16, 2019 at 10:59 PM
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    2. Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: Where is Mr Train? Mr. Train, Jun 28, 2019
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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? Hardcoaler, Jul 23, 2017
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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: Yard Engines, What We Use and Why We Use Them DJ of DJsTrains, Jul 16, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Surge arrester to save roof-top space Railway Gazette news, Jul 17, 2019 at 6:02 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: NYC Roundhouse in Anderson rhensley_anderson, Jul 14, 2019 at 8:08 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: More 4014 gcav17, Jul 17, 2019 at 1:40 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: The West Clare Railway Roger Farnworth, Jul 16, 2019 at 7:29 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: 15 Tips for Better Train & Railway Photos - B&H Photo Dogwood, Jun 25, 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: It Happened To Jane Akirasho, May 17, 2019
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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: Alley Cats Bowling Alley ...A build thread Candy_Streeter, Jul 17, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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    2. 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: 6 Pin sound decoder for Fox Valley N scale Locos? Point353, Jul 16, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    3. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Old School Trackplan RailMix, Jul 17, 2019 at 3:40 AM
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Powering Rokuhan Turntable. Matthew Lawrence, Jun 6, 2019
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Newest toy Keith, Jul 14, 2019 at 11:52 PM
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: My first foray into O Scale Leester, Jul 15, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    7. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Tim’s Classic American Flyer Tinplate Layout traingeekboy, Jan 28, 2019
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    8. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Birth of an Accidental HO Layout: The Boston & Maine in NH Jim Wiggin, Jul 17, 2019 at 3:47 AM
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    9. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: Now I’ve done it Hardcoaler, Jul 17, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: DIY spoke wheels eXact Modellbau, Jul 17, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Outer Melbourne - T Gauge Road and Rail Kurt Moose, Jul 11, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Narrow Gauge- "What's on your workbench?" traingeekboy, Jul 15, 2019 at 8:08 AM
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Trainworx 40-ft Bulk Tank Trailer Kurt Moose, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:22 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: New Raspberry Pi 4 Doorgunnerjgs, Jun 24, 2019
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    2. New Resources

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