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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: FS - Conrail U25C phase IIIb - Brand new and DCC ready Lowell Johnson, Sep 21, 2019 at 12:50 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: Weekend Proto Fun! 9/20/2019 r_i_straw, Sep 21, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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      1. Old Contest Archive

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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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  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

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      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

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    2. External Feeds

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      Latest: Senate Passes Increased Funding for Amtrak, Passenger Rail NARP News, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:52 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

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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: Wil's Slide Box LegomanBill, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:50 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: When Political Corrections go wrong acptulsa, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:18 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: NKP 765 is on the move Doug Gosha, Sep 21, 2019 at 5:59 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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  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 gene_s, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    2. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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    3. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Realistic DIY N Scale Turnout with basic tools WM183, Aug 26, 2019
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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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: Newest Caboose addition to my layout Hardcoaler, Sep 19, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    9. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: Period Miniatures Berghoff Brewery Build... bremner, Sep 21, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: The old sawmill side of my Pair-O-Dice module rray, Sep 21, 2019 at 12:09 AM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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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: SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller mixy, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    2. New Resources

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