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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: Campbell Kits T.C., Jan 19, 2020 at 10:54 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, January 19th, 2020 BNSF FAN, Jan 20, 2020 at 12:10 AM
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    2. Contest

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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: Oregon Pacific & Eastern HOexplorer, Aug 29, 2019
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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: Life as an Engineer: training on the Mountain mmi16, Jan 18, 2020 at 2:41 AM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: “Railways 2.0”: A Coming Bonanza? Alan Brody, Jan 18, 2020 at 7:22 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

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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 Akirasho, Jan 20, 2020 at 12:22 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: Links for the Rail Fan cameras mtntrainman, Jan 19, 2020 at 11:41 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: Videos - Then and Now Hardcoaler, Dec 27, 2019
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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: Vintage steam era parts and fittings catalogs Rick A, Jan 6, 2020
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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: Airbrush compressor question Rockfish RR, Jan 19, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    2. DCC & Electronics

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

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Sputtering start to a new layout Stephane Savard, Jan 19, 2020 at 11:22 PM
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: HO scale steam drawbar fix Mhud59, Jan 19, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Code 148 russellshilling, Jan 1, 2020
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: LGB short shaft culdesac, Jan 19, 2020 at 12:49 AM
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    7. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Wiring of S scale Pacific J911, Jan 15, 2020 at 4:31 AM
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    8. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Pure trainaction in H0 - New cab ride video with a lot of swiss traffic nscalestation, Jan 19, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    9. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: 3 Axle Buckeye Trucks for MTL rail cars rray, Jan 19, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Dauntsey - UK 1930s GWR gmorider, Jan 19, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Blackstone HOn3 track Mike C, Jan 20, 2020 at 12:42 AM
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Classic Metal Works 1974-76 Buick Estate Wagon in N Scale? cfritschle, Jan 15, 2020 at 8:21 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: SwitchWithIt Version 1.7.7.6 Update Available ncng, Jan 12, 2020
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    2. New Resources

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