SCARM is freeware and easy to use CAD program for design of scaled model railroad layouts and creating of the corresponding track plans bu use of predefined list with 160+ track. The first track planning software I used was 'Design Your Own Railroad' on 'The Train Pak' CD by Abracadata. Then I 'graduated' to CADRail. I still use CADRail and have even used it to draw a backyard deck. As it is essentially a CAD program you are not limited to using it for model railroad planning.
Plans on this site have been designed using AnyRail track planning software, available from www.anyrail.com. 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. Plans could also be adapted in Anyrail for other scales including N gauge and TT gauge.
This site has been set up to provide inspiration for those planning a model railway, whether it’s a simple train set or a complex model railroad with several trains running at once. Most of the plans are based on prototype locations, and are designed to give a feel of the location instead of copying every single detail. The accuracy of the track plans will therefore vary, but with some careful scenic work they have the potential to be modelled and recognised as a specific location.
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.
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Amazon.com 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
AnyRail - Model railroad track planning and layout design software for the PC with sectional track and flex track of many manufacturers
Atlas Model Railroad Company - Produces HO and N scale model trains, track, vehicles, structure kits, and pre-assembled structures
Auctions on eBay - New and used model railroad track of all scales, most at discount prices
Bachmann Trains - Manufacturer of N, HO, O, On30, and G scale trains, track, structures, and accessories
Blackstone Valley Railway - Bridges, trestles, structures, and supplies for HO, S, O, and F scale; Arlington, Washington
Borg-Rail - French manufacturer of locomotives, rolling stock, signals, and track built to order in scales 2mm to 10mm to the foot
Bridge-Masters - Manufactures straight and curved wood trestles, bridges, portals, and trackside structures for G scale garden railways
C&L Finescale - British manufacturer of 4mm and 7mm model railroad track components
Centerline Products, Inc - Manufacturer of non-derailing, non-abrasive, rail and wheel cleaner cars for N, HO, OO, S, O, and G scale
Central Valley Model Works - Produces HO scale ties, switch ties, bridge kits, and detail parts for online sale
Eaglewings Iron Craft - Produces standard and custom made bridges, steel fabricated buildings, overhead layouts, portable layouts, and accessories
Fast Tracks Tools & Supplies - Allows modelers of all skill levels to build HO, S, O, N, and Z scale turnouts, crossings, 3-ways, wyes, and slip switches
Fleischmann - German manufacturer of European locomotives, rolling stock, and track in HO and N scale
Garden Metal Models - Manufactures deck girder bridges, catwalks, and piers for large scale model railroads
GarGraves Trackage - Produces O, S, Standard, and G gauge track
Gnome Miniature Engineering - Riveted metal bridges for large scale model railways
Haddon Software - Model railroad design and track planning software for the Macintosh
Hobby Innovations - Manufactures Flexxbed and Vinylbed prototoype roadbed for all sizes of 2-rail scale track from Z to G; Mountain City, Tennessee
Hornby - UK producer of OO gauge model railway rolling stock, structures, track, scenery, lighting, sound, DCC, and accessories
Hunterline Craftsman Kits - Wooden model kits for novice and expert scale train hobbyists including trestle bridges, portals, tunnel liners, snowsheds, and more
K.I.S.S. Method Inc - Track planning tools for HO, N, and O scale layouts
Kappler Mill & Lumber Company - Precision scale wood products including lumber and ties in many scales; Arlington, Washington
LGB - G scale (1:22.5) trains, track, and accessories produced by Märklin
Llagas Creek Railways - Gauge 1 track and turnouts in three scales - 1:20.3 narrow gauge, 1:22 G gauge, and 1:32 standard gauge
Loco-Boose Hobbies - Manufacturer of indoor suspended G scale railway systems for businesses and residences
Marklin Trains - Produces HO, N, and 1 gauge trains and track
Midland Railway Centre - Metal-forming and work-holding tools plus turntable kits in 0, 1 & G scales; UK
Midwest Products - HO, O, and N scale lumber, project woods, cork roadbed, and tools
Miniature Railway Supply Co - Produces miniature railway equipment including rail, fittings, and sleepers in steel and wood
MNP Inc - Manufactures track cleaning cars, smoke kits, and pump kits; Newport News, Virginia
Model Structures - Produces wood bridges and trestle decking for HO and O scale model railroads
Mountain Pacific Scenics - Manufactures wood bridges and foliage for N, HO, and O scale
Mt. Albert Scale Lumber Co - Manufactures fine scale lumber, railroad ties, and bridge and trestle ties in HO, S, and O scale
New York Railway Supply - Produces PTC Model III, an advanced, reliable, and realistic turntable indexing system
Northeastern Scale Lumber Company - Produces HO, O, and N scale lumber, ties, and car parts
On Track Trestle - Standard and custom O scale scratch-built timber trestle bridges
PECO - UK manufacturer of track and models in Z, N, OO/HO, and O gauge, and publisher of Railway Modeller and Continental Modeller magazines
Proto:87 Stores - Realistic hand-laid track for HO, N, and Z scale model railroads
R&G Railroad Company - Wall and ceiling mounted G and O gauge model trains, mounts, structures, and accessories
R&L Lines - Manufactures a track scrubbing car for G, O/O-27, and Standard gauge
RailModeller - Model railroad track planning software compatible with Mac OS includes all scales from Z to G
Rally for Windows - 3D model railroad layout design and track planning software for Windows
RocRail - Model railroad layout design application for Windows and Linux
Rokuhan - Japanese manufacturer of Z scale track, controllers, trains, structures, and accessories
Ross Custom Switches - Hand-built custom switches for O, 027, and HiRail layouts
RR-Track - Model railroad sectional track layout design software for Windows
Sandia Software - Cadrail model railroad layout planning and track design software for Windows
SCARM (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller) - Free Windows software for model railroad layout planning, with hundreds of track plans available for free download
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Sievers Benchwork - Manufactures prefabricated benchwork units used to create a solid sturdy table foundation for trackwork and scenery
Sommerfeldt - German specialty manufacturer of scale catenary products
Sunset Valley Railroad - Manufactures a strong Gauge 1 code 250 track system, a range of Gauge 1 switches, and rolling stock designed to run with live steam locomotives from Aster, Accucraft, and Roundhouse
SwitchCrafters - Manufactures aluminum, nickel silver, and brass switches in code 215, 250, and 332, plus aluminum rail, composite and plastic ties, locomotive radio control, and accessories
Tayden Design - Makers of model railroad inventory, DCC, simulation, and screensaver software
Tomalco Track - Manufactures S scale, standard gauge, Code 70, 83, and 100 flextrack, turnouts, crossings, roadbed, and track accessories
TrackPlanning.com - 3rd PlanIt CAD application by El Dorado Software, specifically designed for model railroad track planning and layout design
TrainPlayer - Run trains on published model railroad track plans or build your own layout from scratch; free demo download for Windows
Trix - German manufacturer offers a range of European locomotives, rolling stock, track, and accessories in both HO and N scale
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USA Trains - Produces a variety of G scale locomotives, rolling stock, and track
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WinRail - Model railroad track planning and layout design software for Windows
Woodland Scenics - Produces a wide range of model railroad scenery products including foam layout and trackbed systems, terrain, landscape, trees, water, vehicles, structure kits, prebuilt structures, decals, and more| Additional Resources |
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