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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

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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: For Sale: D&RGW SD45 and SD40T-2 Jerry Evans, Apr 23, 2024 at 9:32 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 04/21/2024 Doug Gosha, Apr 24, 2024 at 1:31 AM
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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

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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: 6 Panel single-sheathed/outside braced wood boxcar B-T, Dec 12, 2023
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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 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: Report: State DOT leader doubts passenger rail will arrive in South Dakota ProgressiveRailroading.co, Apr 23, 2024 at 10:32 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

      2. Kansas City Southern

      Latest: Montour Railroad information... Hoss, Apr 23, 2024 at 10:09 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: A study in contrast Railfan123, Apr 24, 2024 at 11:18 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: Orient Express History r_i_straw, Apr 16, 2024
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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: Reset The Time On Your Camera (U.S.A.) Glenn Butcher, Mar 11, 2024
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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: What kind of gas stations... Mike VE2TRV, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:44 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: 3D printed A/C ducting, 4 Ton A/C units and Commercial chillers GGNInNScale, Apr 22, 2024 at 3:04 AM
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    3. DCC & Electronics

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

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: BNSF Temple Sub (with Union Pacific Track Rights) Hoss, Apr 23, 2024 at 9:25 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: rotary cutter Shortround, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Upcoming 2024 ECLSTS w/ Don & Sarah Hale of Star Hobby, LED Wiring Basics & More! "Large Scale Live" MrPictovid, Mar 28, 2024
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: FASTRACK Wiring Msjohnston, Apr 8, 2024
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: '94 Lionel AF Diesel and PostWar AF Switches issue Doug Gosha, Feb 7, 2024
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: SP B-1 Berkshire build. SPsteam, Apr 24, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: T Scale Rolling Stock James A. doty, Apr 16, 2024
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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, Apr 17, 2024
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

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      Latest: AZL April 2024 New Items Part 2 Kurt Moose, Apr 16, 2024
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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 1.7.10.34 Available ncng, Jan 22, 2024
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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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  11. The Cattle Car