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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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  2. TrainBoard Advertisers

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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: Weekend Photo Fun, 26 May 23 r_i_straw, May 27, 2023 at 5:41 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: 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: Did You Know ? ZosoRailway, May 28, 2023 at 12:13 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: CN, TCRC Ratify Collective Agreement Carolina Worrell, May 27, 2023 at 6:42 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: Old photos Hardcoaler, May 27, 2023 at 8:35 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 Doug Gosha, May 27, 2023 at 5:30 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: Railroads' mascots, symbols, legendary characters Kurt Moose, May 16, 2023
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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: Had another laugh . 308GTSi, May 16, 2023
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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... r_i_straw, May 27, 2023 at 10:44 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 25, 2023 at 7:53 AM
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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: Building a WiTcontroller Throttle.... Sumner, May 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Spiralcity N-Pire In Progress Kevin W Ekstrom, May 27, 2023 at 11:47 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Crossing & Curved Turnout Combo.... gmorider, Apr 28, 2023
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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: Donut Car Doug Gosha, May 16, 2023
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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: Staging yard is underway Skyraider, May 27, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: What was your latest purchase? freddy_fo, May 27, 2023 at 11:40 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: What's on your workbench? StevenWoodwardNJ, May 27, 2023 at 7:32 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 May 2023 Kurt Moose, May 26, 2023 at 5:53 AM
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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

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      Latest: TRAINS.com Archive PDF links WolfWorks, Jul 28, 2022
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  11. The Cattle Car