Track plan software

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Has anyone out there used track planning software to build their layout? Which one would you recomend? Any reviews or suggestions would be helpful. I am having a hard time visualizing a new layout for the space I have, and am wondering if these products might help. Thanks for your help.

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TRY RR-TRACK
by R & S Enterprise (RRtrack.com)

Uses graphical point and click approach where you select track elements (Lionel, Gargraves, Ross, Curtus, etc.) or cut to fit track or fits track between two points; even has a 3-D feature so you can pan and zoom the layout.

The program has element for accessories, and other shapes too numerious to list. Has features to compute elevations, cost , and items list. You can “shake the track” to close loop sections that may be a bit off.

Alan

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I agree, try RR-Track. For about $80 you get a fairly complete library of O gauge track systems & accessories.

Tony

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I thought you would like to see an actual track plan designed with RR-TRACK
by R & S Enterprise. The top of the plan, shaded grey is existing and the lower portion (greenish-blue) is the next phase we hope to build later this year. In the photo you can see the bridge that is also shown in the middle of the exiting plan view. I don’t think I could have ever gotten so much track in such a small space without the program.

I also used their program to design our Garden Railroad.

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I’ve used RR-Track also. EASY TO WORK WITH.Can’t go wrong. Besides, cannot think of any other brand, etc, that makes one. Maybe somebody else may have an idea. But RR-track has been used a lot in my business.

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I also use RR-track software. Easy and fun to use with many add-on libraries of buildings and accessories. I used it to design my under-construction layout.

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Thanks for all the replys! I had been considering Atlas O software, because it is available locally, and had only seen the ads for RR-track software. I just don’t think I can plan my layout the way I want it without some sort of help from a software program.

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Try Atlas RTS 5.0, its freeware, nothing to lose when it’s free.
I’ve used it many times, after learning its easy to use.

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HI All,

Just wanted to add that RR track software is given free with MTH RR Collectors Club plus the club car, catalogs and web page.

tom

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Hi,

Where can I get a demo copy of track plan software? I am trying to get into building tracks in my basement. Also if someone can tell me what scale is better. H or N or other scales. I do not know much about rail ,odeling , but have recently subscribed to RR magazine

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Ashu

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Try going to www.Atlasrr.com they have a free download for their track planing software. It’s rather easy to use and makes great layouts for various type of track, Atlas O, Lionel O, or O-27, Gargraves etc., and the good part is, it’s free.
I’ve use both the RTS 5.0 and RR-Tracks software. They are similar, but you get more features with the RR-Tracks that costs around $80.00.

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I’ve been using RR Track for years. It has served me well. I recommend it.