The new SCARM v. 0.9.34 is ready and published, coming with new and updated track libraries and also with a new extension - the brand new Model Trains Simulator.
Read more details here:Model Railroad Layout Designer SCARM 0.9.34 ReleasedThe Starter Edition of the simulator is intended for simple 2D and 3D simulations of various operations on the track plans, designed in SCARM. It will show you how the model rolling stock can be operated on a real layout, before buying even a single track.In this way, you can check the concept of your plan and to discover potential design issues before start the construction of a real layout. And like SCARM, this edition of the simulator is completely free :)Mixy
SCARM - free and easy to use model train layout editor with 3D preview
Free track plans and railroad layout designs >> O gauge - HO scale - N scale
Here are listed the SCARM Railroad Hobby Blog posts for July.Don't miss the last QuickTip about how to perform Fast Selection of Sequential Tracks in 2D editing mode.Mixy
Hi all :)
Thanks for the feedback - I am writing down some notes to my To-do list for the next updates and will consider your suggestions for improvements and new features.
@Ulrich: You can use the Toolbox for laying of flex tracks with predefined radius and angle.
Here is explained How to Recover a Project File After Crash or Power Failure and to restore your SCARM track plan to the last autosave state. I hope you do not have to use that feature, but... just in case And here are the SCARM model railroading blog posts for June.Mixy
I really enjoy working with SCARM and there are hardly any functions I miss, but, as there is always room for improvement, here are 2 suggestions for future changes:
Here is my latest creation:
I used SCARM to design my proposed N scale switching layout, which is the subject of another thread. The program is great. However, the only thing I have noticed is that sometimes it can get frustrating to line up track. In other words, getting the track to connect to another track section as the arrows go from green to red etc sometimes you end up wiht no connnection. It is not a big deal because if you use flex track you cut the track to fit. Just my 2 cents.
Bear "It's all about having fun."
And here are the SCARM railroad modeler blog posts for May.Mixy
The new SCARM v. 0.9.33 is ready and published, coming with several new features and updated track libraries. Read more details here:SCARM Model Railroad Track Planning Software 0.9.33 ReleasedHope you will like it :)Mixy
For those of you who want to play with SCARM track planning software on a mobile device, this may be of help:Using SCARM on iPad and Android TabletsMixy
Here are the SCARM Railroad Blog posts for March and April.The next version of the program is on the the way, so check the SCARM website regularly :)Mixy
The new version SCARM 0.9.32 is ready and published, coming with new Flip and Rotate features and many new and updated track libraries. Read more details here:SCARM Model Railroad Layout Software 0.9.32 ReleasedHope you will like it!Mixy
Check the recently published post in the blog about Various Tanks & Water Towers in HO Scale and use these in your own layouts.And the SCARM Railroad Modeling Blog post for February is about possible Discrepancy Between Elements on the Layout and the Parts List - check it to see what are the most common causes for that.Mixy
Good news, Mixy!
Here is the only post in SCARM Railroad Modeling Blog for January:Reset SCARM Settings to DefaultsUse the method, described above if you want to revert to default settings and/or if you have troubles when starting the program - resetting can be of help.Now I am finishing and testing some new features in SCARM and the next version, with many new and updated track libraries will be released soon, I hope :)Mixy
It is one of the largest and most complex track plans ever designed in SCARM which is now turning into a real layout by the guys in Garden State Central Model Railroad Club. See some pics from the building process, read more about that huge layout and download the SCARM track plan from the link below.Garden State Central Model Railroad Club 25' x 50' Room LayoutHope all you will like it :)Mixy
And here is the list with SCARM railroad blog posts for December.Don't miss the last post for 2015 which is representing the beautiful Badalona train station in N scale as virtual model in SCARM :)Mixy
Here is the list with SCARM railroad blog posts for November.See also the recently published Virtual HO-Scale railcars with military vehicles, which are suitable for representing military trains for those, who are creating layouts with military bases.Mixy
The new version SCARM 0.9.31 is ready and published, coming with new security features and several new and updated track libraries. Read more details here:SCARM Model Railroad Track Planner 0.9.31 ReleasedThis version should fix the "scramble" bug, which may appear in the older releases, so update is recommended.Mixy
Here are the SCARM railroad blog posts for October.Check also one example of a virtual HO-Scale Grain Elevator in SCARM for use on your track plan.Mixy
And here are the SCARM railroad blog posts for September.See also the recently posted Faller Buildings and Structures for SCARM in HO scale, ready to be used in your layout projects.Mixy
The new, long awaited SCARM v. 0.9.30 is ready and published, coming with new features and many new and updated track libraries. Read more details here:SCARM Model Train Layout Software 0.9.30 ReleasedHope you will like it ;)Mixy
Hello Ulrich,
Great looking layout :)
Yes, I plan to add libraries with rolling stock and also the ability to run a virtual trains on the layout, to check the possible operations or just for fun. Here is one short preview of that upcoming feature:
There are some libraries with virtual models of locos and cars for SCARM even now, but they are static. Look for them here:
Examples of virtual train models for SCARM
If you want to share your layout or other SCARM related content with other SCARM users, send me a PM :)
Mixy
Mixy - I really enjoy working with SCARM - it´s an easy to learn, but powerful tool. Just a quick glimpse on my planned layout:
I have two questions regarding future upgrades:
Thanks for a great tool!
Looks like SCARM runs well on the new Windows 10 and now I am preparing to launch the next version of the program ;)In the meanwhile, here are the SCARM railroad blog posts for August.Check also the recently posted virtual model of Superquick A-10 Train Station Building in OO, which is also suitable for use in HO scale and download it for using in your own SCARM layouts.Mixy
And here are the SCARM model railroad blog posts for June and July.Read more about SCARM and Windows 10 if you plan to migrate to the new operating system and use SCARM on it.Most users that already upgraded reports that SCARM runs fine, even faster on Windows 10, but if your case is not the same, post here or comment in the blog for any issues or weird behavior when running SCARM on the new OS. Mixy
Here is the list with the SCARM railroad blog posts for May.See also the last post with several Living and Engine Houses in HO scale (created by Howard McLay) and download the project files if you want to edit and/or place some of these buildings in your SCARM track plans.Here is the two-story building with a swimming pool.As usual, there are more... ;)Mixy
Here are listed the SCARM railroad blog posts for April.Check also the recently published first SCARM fleet with several N-scale vessels (created by John Lemay) and download the project file if you want to use some of these ships in your SCARM layouts.Emma Maersk container carrierDifferent lake freightersLansdowne rail ferryAnd there are more... :)Mixy
See also the SCARM railroad blog posts for March. Watch the second Advanced Video Tutorial about buildings in SCARM.Mixy
Here are listed the SCARM railroad blog posts for February. Check also the first Advanced Video Tutorial about working with baseboard feature in SCARM.Mixy
The new SCARM v. 0.9.29 is ready and published. Read more about it here:SCARM Railroad Layout Planner 0.9.29 ReleasedMixy
Hello Matthew,
Thank you for your comments about SCARM. I will write down your notes and will then make some adjustments in the next versions of the program, especially for moving and rotating of the tracks.