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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: TW hoppers Keith, Feb 23, 2020 at 5:04 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: Weekend PROTO Fun 2/22/2020 r_i_straw, Feb 23, 2020 at 4:10 AM
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    2. Contest

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      1. Old Contest Archive

      Latest: GECES #170 Carsten Weye, Feb 4, 2020
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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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  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: Father and Son History of BNSF Layout Pictures(W.I.P) badlandnp, Feb 20, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    2. External Feeds

      News and press releases.
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      Latest: Hotline #1,155 NARP News, Feb 22, 2020 at 3:22 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: Fairmount Big 4 depot - 1905 Point353, Feb 21, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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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 r_i_straw, Feb 23, 2020 at 3:59 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: Any way to track #NewAcela Movement? Hytec, Feb 17, 2020 at 9:26 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: The Ashton Valve company Rick A, Feb 21, 2020 at 10:17 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: Chrome Window Sills Carl Sowell, Feb 20, 2020 at 11:53 PM
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    2. DCC & Electronics

      A forum for DCC, computer running, signalling, animation and electronic issues.
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      1. DCC++

      Latest: LifeLike BL2 Conversion Tad, Feb 23, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    3. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: 2019-2020 Twelfth Annual International Winter Layout Party TrainzLuvr, Feb 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    4. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Yard Scenery & Tracks DJ of DJsTrains, Feb 20, 2020 at 12:04 AM
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    5. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: USA Trains Info Registry h.w.neff, Feb 23, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    6. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Help me ID #2: Vintage Lionel Set Keith, Feb 9, 2020
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    7. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Scale Couplers Andy S, Feb 23, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    8. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: River Harbor Belt Line RGW, Feb 22, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    9. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: What was your latest purchase? Kevin Anderson, Feb 23, 2020 at 7:14 AM
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    10. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: NP Lester WA T-Trak Z Module Set Project bostonjim, Feb 23, 2020 at 4:20 AM
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    11. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: Dauntsey - UK 1930s GWR martink, Jan 21, 2020
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    12. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: The M - K & Eastern RR Graff, Feb 23, 2020 at 12:40 AM
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    13. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: New Truck Model 1980's Freightshaker FLC120 greatdrivermiles, Feb 20, 2020 at 12:09 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: Layout design software for the Mac? RandyR, Feb 12, 2020
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    2. New Resources

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