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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

      Latest: Control of the board Shortround, Mar 12, 2023
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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: Wanted, SD45 Shell CNE1899, Mar 29, 2023 at 6:00 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: It's Friday, March 31st, 2023: Weekend Modeling Plans BoxcabE50, Mar 31, 2023 at 3:45 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: February weathering contest entries Pastor John, Oct 14, 2021
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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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      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 Woodhead Route. A Transpennine route lost to history kevsmith, Mar 30, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Union Pacific Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra Union Pacific: News, Mar 31, 2023 at 6:12 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: Southern Railway pics Hardcoaler, Mar 31, 2023 at 1:52 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 Mike VE2TRV, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:52 AM
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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: Railroads' mascots, symbols, legendary characters BoxcabE50, Mar 27, 2023 at 9:03 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: durango and silverton jonathan cordova, Mar 29, 2023 at 6:26 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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      Latest: Postcards r_i_straw, Mar 27, 2023 at 4:47 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: Disappearing landmark in Port Huron Mike VE2TRV, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:58 AM
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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: Designs stolen from thingiverse.com put on Cults3D.... Bruceg503, Mar 27, 2023 at 6:11 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: I got started on building switch machines from servos Hardcoaler, Mar 31, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Overhead lighting rye, Mar 26, 2023 at 9:08 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Scratch Build Telephone / Power Poles BoxcabE50, Mar 29, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Northeast Large Scale Show & Bachmann Trains, Guests John Sacerdote & Ray Buteux “Large Scale Live” MrPictovid, Mar 20, 2023
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: New O scale Layout Msjohnston, Mar 24, 2023
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Dave Deal’s Carolina Midland RR Kurt Moose, Feb 23, 2023
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: MARC E9-Ex Burlington Northern JimmyZ, Mar 31, 2023 at 12:45 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: WC Waukesha Sub MetraMan01, Mar 31, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: FR Boxcab Rehab-worm drive problem Bruce Block, Mar 31, 2023 at 3:13 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: CSX SD70ACe CNE1899, Jan 25, 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, Mar 31, 2023 at 4:21 AM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL March 2023 New Items Part 3 - NEW BODY STYLE ztrack, Mar 21, 2023
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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 1.7.10.23 Available ncng, Mar 23, 2023
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    2. New Resources

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      Latest: TRAINS.com Archive PDF links WolfWorks, Jul 28, 2022
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