Thanks everyone i think i am going to stick to pencil and paper and then scan and copy it to a photo site. I really dont want to take the time to learn a new program. Once i get the part of my layout on paper i will post it for some feed back.
Hi,
I used AnyRail 5 - pretty easy to use and good results.
Mike,
If you have a Mac, try Empire Express by Haddon. Very easy to learn and although 2D without a lot of bells and whistles, it is accurate.
Dante
PS. It isn't free but is inexpensive.
I used XTrackCAD and liked it. But do the tutorial if you try it.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
You could sketch it by hand, scan it to your computer, place it in a photo hosting site like Flikr and then post it here. Probably easier than climbing the CAD learning curve unless you plan on using CAD in the future.
There is no easy to use track planning software. As with all CAD programs, there is a learning curve to them.
If you plan on using Atlas track, you can download RTS from there homepage:
Atlas Layout Software
SCARM is also a free software, with a library of track systems covering most commercial track systems.
A third free software is XtrkCAD - I find it a little difficult to use.
hi all, i was wondering if anyone knew of some free easy to use track design software i could download? I would like to create a simple track plan of part of my layout to show all of you to get some ideas on changing a few things. I know all of you out there always have great ideas. Thanks
Keep tracking on