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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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      Latest: Hello from Australia Kurt Moose, Oct 23, 2021 at 8:21 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: Operating Signal Light C. Giustra, Oct 24, 2021 at 12:37 AM
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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, October 24th, 2021 fitz, Oct 24, 2021 at 11:07 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: February weathering contest entries Pastor John, Oct 14, 2021
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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: N-scale Finger Lakes Passenger cars? Massey, Oct 9, 2020
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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: Railway action if the U.K North west Doug Gosha, Oct 23, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: White Paper on: California Technology Assessment: Freight Locomotives, (2016) Grey One, Oct 23, 2021 at 2:44 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: Union Railroad 0-10-2 Doug Gosha, Oct 8, 2021
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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 Hardcoaler, Oct 25, 2021 at 2:10 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: Storytime with Charlie Hytec, Oct 25, 2021 at 12:12 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: Video question in2tech, Oct 23, 2021 at 1:10 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: What Industry are These Cars Serving? BoxcabE50, Oct 23, 2021 at 7:43 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: Used magazine seller? BoxcabE50, Oct 24, 2021 at 8:06 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: Designing a Depot Grey One, Oct 25, 2021 at 2:39 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: $4 raspberry pi pico dcc signal generator demo ancientjohn, Oct 23, 2021 at 7:17 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Rebooting the past SDVike, Oct 7, 2021
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Servo mounting & installing the piano wire in N Scale COHiker06, Sep 30, 2021
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Bachmann Climax JimJ, Aug 11, 2021
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Old Lionel trains unboxing. Are they worth anything? bremner, Oct 12, 2021
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: American Flyer Engine DEAL Of The Year! TrainWorld, Apr 28, 2021
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Building the KY&N: Planning, Prep & Benchwork GP30, Oct 25, 2021 at 4:05 AM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: The NEW C&L Layout in2tech, Oct 25, 2021 at 6:50 AM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: SW1500 shortpainter, Oct 25, 2021 at 3:41 AM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Penzance 1913 Mike VE2TRV, Sep 26, 2021
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Nn3 Mining Layout Experiment Kurt Moose, Oct 8, 2021
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: AZL October 2021 New Items Part 3 ztrack, Oct 19, 2021 at 1:28 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: Is anyone playing "Train Station" on Facebook? Shortround, Oct 11, 2021
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    2. New Resources

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      Latest: Printable Paper/Card Model of water tower CLIFTON MCCULLOUGH, May 19, 2021
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