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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: Having trouble with posting a photo. John Moore, May 30, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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    2. New Member Introductions

      New members, introduce yourself here.
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      Latest: New to Z Scale ZosoRailway, Jun 1, 2023 at 5:32 PM
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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: 4 Atlas DC N scale locos BNSF FAN, May 27, 2023 at 10:07 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 05/28/2023 rye, Jun 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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    2. Contest

      This forum hosts TrainBoard sanctioned contests, puzzles and games. Members are encouraged to flex their gamesmanship and problem solving skills here! To submit a new contest idea please contact any of our staff members for review.
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      Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: Z-SCALE T-TRACK-Z MODULE CONTEST Zscaleplanet, May 21, 2023
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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: Special Run Cars RudolphJ382, Jun 15, 2022
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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: The Hill of Howth Tramway Roger Farnworth, May 31, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Watco Again Earns Spot on ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ List Marybeth Luczak, Jun 1, 2023 at 6:32 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: Old photos r_i_straw, Jun 1, 2023 at 8:29 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: Random Railfan Prototype Photos For All r_i_straw, Jun 1, 2023 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: Seen on TV last night Hardcoaler, May 30, 2023 at 12:48 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: Video question Carl Sowell, May 19, 2023
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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: Terrific landing Hytec, Jun 1, 2023 at 1:40 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: Airbrush Cordless Rechargeable? Hardcoaler, May 30, 2023 at 11:07 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: WANTED: 3D Items Printed! in2tech, May 29, 2023 at 10:13 PM
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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: Kato switches and digitrax DS 64's sidney, Jun 1, 2023 at 1:45 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Logging Locos, Logging Track Plan, Logging Mill, Mainline Pick-up railandsail, Jun 1, 2023 at 12:40 AM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Soldering Guitar Strings.... Sumner, Jun 1, 2023 at 2:05 PM
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: 3rd Annual North East Ohio Large Scale Train Show June 3rd 2023 10am to 4pm in Warren, Ohio MrPictovid, May 19, 2023
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Can you help me with MTH trains? RMartin, Jun 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: help with transformer Tim S Mcdonald, Apr 21, 2023
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Show us your recent HO purchases James Fitch, Jun 1, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: N Scale Build of the Delaware, Susquehanna & Northern Railroad BigJake, Jun 1, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: What's on your workbench? marmot, May 31, 2023 at 5:14 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Thom's New T Gauge Layout Mike VE2TRV, May 17, 2023
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Modular HOn30 ArtinCA, Apr 5, 2023
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL June 2023 New Items Part 1 ztrack, Jun 1, 2023 at 1:23 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 1.7.10.24 Available ncng, Apr 13, 2023
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    2. New Resources

      New postings to our resources feature
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      Latest: TRAINS.com Archive PDF links WolfWorks, Jul 28, 2022
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  11. The Cattle Car