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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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      Latest: New to Z Scale ZosoRailway, Oct 28, 2024 at 9:20 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: A couple of N scale jewel case lids BNSF FAN, Oct 28, 2024 at 5:13 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 Proto Fun, October 25, 2024 r_i_straw, Oct 29, 2024 at 2:06 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

      Latest: Where is Mr Train? Mr. Train, May 31, 2024
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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? 308GTSi, Oct 9, 2024
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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

      Latest: Time for an Amtrak pic thread! Doug Gosha, Oct 29, 2024 at 1:07 AM
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    2. External Feeds

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      Latest: Metrolinx wraps up accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station ProgressiveRailroading.co, Oct 28, 2024 at 11:02 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: The Southern Pacific Diner that keeps me busy. r_i_straw, Oct 28, 2024 at 6:48 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 BoxcabE50, Oct 29, 2024 at 1:39 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: Queensland Australia Railfan Videos BNSF FAN, Oct 25, 2024 at 8:36 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: The Bensenville Yard Circa 1960 - late 70's KWE, Sep 20, 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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      Latest: Postcards r_i_straw, Sep 29, 2024
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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: Tony’s Train Exchange Erik84750, Oct 21, 2024
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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: N Scale Steam Engineer Figures Stephane Savard, Oct 25, 2024 at 6:21 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: Need help getting a new Digitrax PR4 working to program decoders James Fitch, Oct 28, 2024 at 12:58 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: SP in the IE plans and progress 2024 jhn_plsn, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:29 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Crafting Model Trains by Hand in2tech, Sep 23, 2024
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: RLD Hobbies Open House Recap, Personal Layouts, News, Updates & More "Large Scale Live” MrPictovid, Oct 26, 2024 at 6:43 PM
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: A new layout has begun BoxcabE50, Oct 29, 2024 at 1:43 AM
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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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      Latest: Next question? JimmyZ, Oct 29, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: What was your latest purchase? BoxcabE50, Oct 29, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: Good Z Scale Videos kevsmith, Oct 28, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Lithium Junction Worsel, Sep 26, 2024
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Nm-adventure: Harz-based narrow gauge (freelance) ddechamp71, Jul 11, 2024
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL October 2024 Surprise Announcement ztrack, Oct 28, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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  10. TrainBoard Special Features

    1. Computers & Trains

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      Feel free to post links to your railroad web site in this forum.
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      Latest: Inventory Dbase BigJake, Oct 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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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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