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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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  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: Roundhouse 48ft stack cars Bruceg503, Mar 13, 2025 at 7:32 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: Photos of the Week, 9 March 25 BNSF FAN, Mar 13, 2025 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: 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

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      3. Canadian Pacific Kansas City

      4. CSX Corporation

      5. Norfolk Southern Corporation

      6. Union Pacific Railroad

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      8. Class II & Class III Railroads

      9. Narrow Gauge & Tourist Railroads

      10. Passenger Service

      11. International Railways

      Latest: Time for an Amtrak pic thread! Point353, Mar 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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    2. External Feeds

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      Latest: Operation Lifesaver honors volunteer Crawford for safety education efforts ProgressiveRailroading.co, Mar 13, 2025 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

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      Latest: Searchlights of the SPTCo SP 9811, Mar 12, 2025 at 10:16 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 Point353, Mar 14, 2025 at 12:03 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 308GTSi, Mar 11, 2025 at 4:45 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: AMTRAK GG1 927 Hardcoaler, Mar 9, 2025 at 1:22 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 is your favorite railroad artifact? Trains, Mar 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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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: First steam loco tear down with clean and lube Mike VE2TRV, Mar 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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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: Z gauge observation car cjhilinski, Mar 10, 2025 at 4:05 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: EXRail, Virtual Turnouts and Sequences BigJake, Mar 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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    4. Layout Design Discussion

      Discussion on general layout designs for all scales.
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      Latest: Liberty Hill Junction - New Layout Coming Soon BigJake, Mar 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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    5. How To

      Model railroading tutorials.
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      Latest: Improving a model building tool Heavy7, Mar 2, 2025
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    6. G Scale and Larger

      Gauge #1 Scale (and larger)
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      Latest: Upcoming 2025 Northeast Large Scale Train Show & Making Trains Fun! "Large Scale Live" MrPictovid, Feb 22, 2025
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    7. O Scale

      O Scale (Including all three rail) - 1:48
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      Latest: Sager Place Paint country joe, Feb 28, 2025
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    8. S Scale

      S Scale (Including American Flyer) - 1:64
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      Latest: Mike Berus S Scale B&O Railroad BoxcabE50, Mar 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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    9. HO Scale

      HO Scale - 1:87
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      Latest: Path Valley Lines, Ch. 2: Modeling the South Penn Furnace B&SGE, Mar 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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    10. N Scale

      N Scale - 1:160
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      Latest: N scale "What's on your workbench?" Mark Ricci, Mar 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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    11. Z Scale

      Z Scale - 1:220
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      Latest: What does your layout look like when someone walks into your train room? JoeS, Mar 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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    12. T Gauge

      T Gauge - 1:450
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      Latest: T Gauge Farmhouse cjhilinski, Jan 26, 2025
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    13. Narrow Gauges

      The standard gauge modeling forum for everything narrower than 4' 8½"
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      Latest: Dutch steam tram line in Nm alttenere, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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    14. Model Railroad Product News

      The latest from suppliers.
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      Latest: Evemodel 35-ft Semi-trailers cfritschle, Feb 24, 2025
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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: SwitchWithIt 1.7.10.47 New Release ncng, Mar 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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      Latest: TRAINS.com Archive PDF links WolfWorks, Jul 28, 2022
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  11. The Cattle Car