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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by kelticsylk</i> <br /><br />It's not really about computers. I'm nowhere close to the typical computer "geek". I use the machine as a tool, just like the power saws I use for woodwork. It's more about model railroading. Just a different aspect.[/quote] <br /> <br />I've used 3DS MAX to design track templates for my Marklin C track system. Initially I was going to purchase some package like RR or even Marklins expensive program, but having spent over 8 years modelling with 3DS I thought "what the heck I'll design my own". It's proved very useful, CAD accuracy means being able to dream, design and do it over and over before building the real thing. The TRS2004 (Trainz) game has its own whole community of enthusiasts(and forums?) being able to drive a train through the rain with lightning cracking and booming around you is great fun. The BVE simulator freely available to download with its similar community of folks making their contributions is worth checking out as well. I still have to agree with the general view (it seems) here that, there just is no substitute for a real layout, even just a simple one. The fact that I have to work with them (computers) in my job probably has something to do with my bias towards real layouts, much as I enjoy drawing and designing.
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