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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 GP35 Western Pacific #3003 (orange paint scheme) johnh, Dec 10, 2025 at 6:08 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 Foto Fun, December 5, 2025 Kurt Moose, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:47 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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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: Where is Mr Train? Mr. Train, Jun 28, 2025
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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: Has the special run request dried up? umtrr-author, Oct 14, 2025
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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 Kansas City

      4. CSX Corporation

      5. Norfolk Southern Corporation

      6. Union Pacific Railroad

      7. Long Island Railroad

      8. Class II & Class III Railroads

      9. Narrow Gauge & Tourist Railroads

      10. Passenger Service

      11. International Railways

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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Rail supplier news from Granite, CCM, Stadler and Vossloh ProgressiveRailroading.co, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:42 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

      2. Kansas City Southern

      Latest: Z-2 question Skyraider, Dec 11, 2025 at 1:03 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 r_i_straw, Dec 11, 2025 at 1:31 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: Any tips for railfanning around Chicago? MK, Dec 9, 2025 at 9:47 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: I sure miss Kodachrome Hardcoaler, Nov 22, 2025
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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: Glue, touch-up paint & detail enhancement applicator Heavy7, Nov 13, 2025
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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: Nukes. Nuclear trains in the U.K. An overview of prototypes and models kevsmith, Dec 8, 2025 at 10:15 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: EMC TA in N Scale Des Moines Rocket, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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    3. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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      1. DCC++

      Latest: Kato SX throttle making my engines hum BigJake, Dec 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Benchwork Experiment (What Are Your Ideas?) Hoss, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Endoscope Camera to help set Servo Point Throw... BigJake, Dec 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Much bigger than G in2tech, Dec 1, 2025
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: New O scale Layout Heavy7, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Looking for Info on the American Flyer 4605F G. Fox Set Hardcoaler, Jul 7, 2025
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Deer Pacific Builds VinceP, Dec 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: JPT Sub - my new layout project Hoss, Dec 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: What's on your workbench? southernnscale, Dec 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: T Scale Big Boy trainscale, Aug 5, 2025
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Pete's Nn3 Layout - Queensland Rail (Australia) peteGSX, Dec 8, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Another New Beverage Truck from Trainworx Kurt Moose, Dec 10, 2025 at 11:57 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: Finally took the plunge and got a mini PC sidney, Dec 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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    2. New Resources

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