Initial track plan built with atlas right track software ho train. Staging track the design also called for staging track to hold a few other long trains. Each of these layouts uses nearly all the track in our collection so far. With scarm you can easily create the layout of your dreams. User layouts gallery trainplayer software for model. This is a simple 2x3 layout that still allows some switching. In scarm you can use unlimited number of tracks and objects. No more templates to struggle with, no messy erasing and scribbling, no emergency table extensions propped on sawhorses, no last second hacking of the xmas tree, just pop up the menus off this fully graphical software in the gauge of your choice and plan away.
Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. Dec 15, 2015 initial track plan built with atlas right track software stay safe and healthy. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. For years i used the all gauges track planning template in the back of kalmbachs book 101 track plans for model railroaders by veteran model railroader linn westcott. After choosing the table size and lane width of your race track you will want to consider the actual layout configuration. The learning curve for such software is somewhat steep, but once you have mastered it, layout design becomes quite easy. Easy 4 x 8 layouts you can build 3 47 96 16 table construction diagram tabletop1. The loop lets trains change direction while on the lower level. A 4x8 sheet of plywood makes an easy starting point. There are many options available today to help you decide how you want to approach your final. The images on this page show some of the layouts i have designed with right track software rts, a free layout design program once offered by atlas model railroad co. Rr track v5 is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Find hundreds of model railway designs for a variety of board sizes in layout plans.
It has lightweight and intuitive user interface, 3d viewing capabilities and many other cool functions and features, plus almost all lionel track systems buildin. Currently the software runs on microsoft windows xpvista7810. Scarm the leading design software for model railroad layouts. Powerful model railroad track planning editor for easy and precise design of. Model railroad track hundreds of track, roadbed, and bridge products from popular brands such as lionel, bachmann, and atlas, covering all scales g through z. We found a track pack with 758 track power layouts in it.
This software allows you to create and customize your very own layout, view it as a 3d model and then generate a shopping list to make your dream layout a reality. Thousands of layouts have been designed and built using 3rd planit. Track planning software choices model railroad layout. Among other things a decent cad program i got one for draw a straight line tangent to one, or between two, curves. You can create complex railroad layouts with many train stations on virtually. Best track planning software model railroader magazine model. There is a left lane change below the larger pit exit but the track designer program wont show it. Cadrail includes track libraries for marklin z track sections. Model railroad software building your model railroad.
Best free track planning software o gauge railroading on. Anyrail is probably the easiesttouse model railway design tool around. Atlas right track software libraries model railroader. The first track planning software i used was design your own railroad on. As to the atlas o right track freeware, it is no longer available. Trains descend from the main level along the top wall from right to left. Although many model railroaders are working with a track planning software, i don. And one of the layouts from the above link in 2d and 3d. Dec 15, 2015 initial track plan built with atlas right track software. I want to get a track planning software to help design my new layout. Unfortunately for fastrack users, lionel has not yet released track design software for it. The program allows you to design your dream layout using electronic templates of atlas os 21st century track system, atlas n scale and ho scale snap track and superflex track, ho true track, switches, bridges, turntables, buildings and electrical controls. It has some great plans from small shelf layouts to 4 x 8 layouts all the way up to. Atlas model railroad company produces ho and n scale model trains, track, vehicles.
Track designer is a drawing tool thought to design miniz and dnano track layouts. The layouts are build with standard 50cm rcptrack tiles and different standard kits are included software is included into zround suite but you can copy the binary trackdesigner. Ingenious circlebased curve drawing and editing keeps straights tangent to curves, even while dragging. I hope that scarm will be easy and useful for design of many. The staging track is design as a loop with four yard tracks next to each other. Arrange your layout on multiple levels with different heights and grades. When i started in the hobby the only way to draw a track plan was to do it by hand with a pencil, eraser, ruler, and geometry set.
Download the files and see them in 2d editor and 3d viewer of scarm track planner. Cke1sts trackplans page this page is dedicated to the many model railroaders who dont have enough room to build a layout. Right click on the following links and choose open in a new tab to view the associated web sites. The right track software would be useful if you are using sectional track. Draw a circle that is tangent to two straight lines. I hope that scarm will be easy and useful for design of many new lionel track plans and layouts use it for free mixy. Search it for railway layouts and railroad track plans by scale, size, tracks and other criteria. In order to create a new track, enter the name of the track. From tabletop z scale, through 4x8s, roomsized layouts, basement and outbuilding empires and a fullscale ethanol plant, 3rd planit is the cad software chosen by the most discriminating hobbyists. These layouts were drawn using two types of softwaremths railware software for realtrax, and atlas os right track software. It comes with some predesigned race tracks which can be edited by the user as per requirements. Anyrail the easiest model railroad design software. This is the most complete online database for free model train track plans and layouts of scarm projects and designs.
Model flextrack routes in an easy, intuitive and realistic way. Atlas track planning software atlas model railroad. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Select pieces from atlas 9 track lines and build your dream layout with ease. All three are available at trainz and are available here. Its also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. The best way to plan a layout is to use atlas right track software 10. Track planning software choices when i started in the hobby the only way to draw a track plan was to do it by hand with a pencil, eraser, ruler, and geometry set. Layout libraries will be available with future library updates. Using track plan software such as anyrail, railmodeller and rr track but this is very time consuming and not necessarily designed for model train beginners.
They are designed to give newcomers to the hobby a. Easily draw figures to create train stations, houses, industries, roads and. The big name right now is cadrail from sandia software. Recycled plastic railroad ties replace wood ties or build your new loop from recycled plastic and never touch it again. Nov 26, 2016 track planning for your model railroad is one of the most important steps in building your creation.
The right track software is a program developed by atlas model railroad co. You can build a variety of track layouts at any scale whether your focus is scenery, continuous running, faithful reproduction of a prototype, or switching. Right track freeware is a layout planning program for the pc windows only. Lionel train forum lionel trains lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. Initial track plan built with atlas right track software ho. Looking at examples of layouts within magazines or finding track plan ideas online. They are designed to give newcomers to the hobby a quick and easy way to get started. The track rises to the back left corner about 7 inches then goes gradually down to mid level about 5 inches then to table level in the front then across and back up 4 inches at the far right then back down to the main straight. I dont really want to buy a software because id use it so little so i was wondering what you guys think is the best free software. If you are looking for some slot car layouts for track power then you have come to the right place. I noticed that locos and trains automatically backed up after running out of track, especially at the edges of. Rrtrack v5 is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. Ho railroad from start to finish model railroad handbook, no 36by jim kellyeditor, michael emmericheditor paperback july 1993. Scarm means simple computer aided railway modeller software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans.
However, for flexible track, i found it pretty poor. Most of the layouts are small and basic, and can be built on a standard 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. How to ballast ez track for layouts in place duration. The right track software by atlas model railroad co. This page provides a directory of model railroad manufacturers offering track, roadbed, and bridges, plus track planning and layout design software, for g, ho, n, o, s, and z scale model railroad layouts. Import layouts from anyrail, winrail, atlas righttrack. The program allows you to design your dream layout using electronic templates of atlas os 21st century track system, atlas n scale and ho scale snaptrack and superflex track, ho truetrack, switches, bridges, turntables, buildings and electrical controls. Mar 24, 2002 atlas right track software libraries posted by n2mopac on sunday, march 24, 2002 7. You can link them together on screen to create your entire layout trackplan. Carrera layout track planner is a free track planning software for windows which lets you design race tracks, especially for formula f1. Easily draw figures to create train stations, houses, industries, roads and infrastructure.
Enjoy designing your layout anyrail ensures everything fits. Plans on this site have been designed using anyrail track planning software, available from the files used to make the plans can be found on the download page, meaning you can view the required parts and adjust them for your own requirements. Right track software right track software rts is a program for designing and planning model railroad layouts using atlas ho code 83 and code 100 and n scale track, switches, bridges, buildings and electrical components as well as structures from other manufacturers. Paul took the photo and applied the track using a beta version of tracklayer. The images on this page show some of the layouts i have. The link is still on the website, but it goes to a page that states atlas is no longer providing layout software at this time. Anyrail makes model railroad design so easy, its fun. Different ways to find track plans that fit your needs.
The track and bridge at upper right can double as an interchange. Cars appear on the interchange track at right, and are spotted at one of the three industries. A real attraction of this for me is using the track systems to create new layouts. User layouts gallery trainplayer software for model railroaders. This convenient and clearcut layout planning program allows modelers of all experience levels to design a layout using electronic templates of atlas track, switches, bridges, turntables, buildings and electrical controls free of charge. Draw a series of straight sections to follow any path. Get the latest news and updates from smka right to your inbox.
This product may still be available in the european market, but it is ancient history here. Right track software rts is a program for designing and planning model railroad layouts using atlas ho code 83 and code 100 and n scale track, switches, bridges, buildings and electrical components as well as structures from other manufacturers. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 65. Initial track plan built with atlas right track software. Model railroading for beginners track plans episode 04.
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