A more accurate label is g gauge, which refers to width of the track at 1. Large scale track plans simple, fun layouts for garden railroads. This means that different radius curves can be combined with each other on a layout just like the prototype in order to achieve the right track placement in any space. I have been using your software and find it is great. The big name right now is cadrail from sandia software. The same rules apply to this scale as they do in the smaller scales. Originally and correctly, g scale is the use of 45mm gauge track, as used in standard gauge i scale nem 010, aka 38 scale nmra s1, for modelling metre gauge narrow gauge railways, using the correct scale of 1.
Thousands of layouts have been designed and built using 3rd planit. That you still have to do, either in the back of your head or a piece of paper. Heres a few things i have learned since starting to plan my new layout. As always, if you have questions, please contact us. You may center the small circle around a planter, shrub, tree or other highlight of your garden. Trax supports over a hundred track programs from various manufacturers, including marklin, fleischmann, peco and tillig. The term gscale is something of a misnomer, since its proportions can vary from 1.
Micro engineering 226 g code 250 24 radius 72 length aluminium curved track. Bachmann industries large g scale universal brass track with 4 diameter curve 12 per box. Note that gaps on track plan are a matter of drawing, and would not be present in the real layout. No more templates to struggle with, no messy erasing and scribbling, no emergency table extensions propped on sawhorses, no last second hacking of the xmas tree, just pop up the menus off this fully graphical software in the gauge of your choice and plan away. Recycled plastic railroad ties replace wood ties or build your new loop from recycled plastic and never touch it again. The key is to use the software to do the curves for you, that way you. Lgb trains 30 degree curved track section r1 1 g scale model railroads. The layouts in this section offer entertaining action while working well in a garden. Rr track turns any windows pc and macs running virtualpc or parallels workstation into a sheet of electronic graph paper, allowing for endless combinations and whatif scenarios. Lionel train layout software plans 3d model train interior. These garden railways use a fixed track gauge of 45 millimetres 1.
Search it for railway layouts and railroad track plans by scale, size, tracks and other criteria. Train plans layouts change directions free model railway track layout. Piko g scale model trains straight track piece 320mm 35200 by piko. Atlas track planning software atlas model railroad. Powerful model railroad track planning editor for easy and precise design of scaled train layouts. At one time, there was a product in the american market called pcrail which had libraries of different track types, including marklin z. Lionels large scale brass track will breakdown quickly outdoors. Whether you want set up routes with large radius curves that are as close as possible to the prototype or whether you want to run trains in the smallest possible space with.
Save the track that comes with your starter sets for use around christmas trees or to set up christmas villages at the old folks home or whatever. This is the r1 curved track 30degree 43 diameter g scale brass model. At first i used it to design my o gauge layouts and it was a natural to continue to use it with g gauge. Model railroad software building your model railroad. This is the straight track 14 g scale brass model train track by lgb. I have a plastic template for ho but wondering if something similar was available in g scale. We carry several quality gscale brass track manufactures. Lgb trains 5 78 straight track section 10150 g scale. The current version of scarm software supports more than 200 track and object libraries. Ltd peco has always been a forwardlooking family company with a long tradition of innovative thinking.
A quick, super easy and free method to plan a layout with realistic constraints using layout design software called anyrail. In order to create a new track, enter the name of the track. Realtrax software o gauge railroading on line forum. I know, that there are not so many gscale track producers in the program compared to i. Anyrail is probably the easiesttouse model railway design tool around. Unlike cheaper track products which will disintegrate quickly proline will deliver top performance for years to come. Rr track v5 is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. Secondly what does r3 actually stand for and how does it correlate to radius. We offer a large selection of g scale train track and connectors to keep your garden railroad in top shape, including the 6 inch straight 12 pieces solid brass track, from usa trains.
They will all run on the same track which is 45mm gauge. Xtrackcad is a cad program for designing model railroad layouts. We offer a large selection of garden railroad and g scale tools and accessories, including track screws, from usa trains. Rrtrack turns any windows pc and macs running virtualpc or parallels workstation into a sheet of electronic graph paper, allowing for endless combinations and whatif scenarios. Anyrail makes model railroad design so easy, its fun. While you are designing your dream layout, you will discover that it is a lot easier to game out track and accessory configurations using rr track and your pc than to discover, with 100 track sections in place. Other notable model train software programs include 3rd planit by eldorado. Trainli is reforming the g scale track industry nomenclatures because the current ones are not based on any standards and every manufacturer use r designations as they please sometimes misleading customers to make the wrong purchase. Bachmann industries large g scale universal brass track with 5 diameter curve 12 per box 5. Anyrail the easiest model railroad design software. Apr 21, 2020 the term g scale is something of a misnomer, since its proportions can vary from 1. Usa trains track, solid brass track, track switches, g scale.
G scale is a scale for model railways, and the most popular scale for garden railways. This number remains constant across all the g scales. G scale trains are frequently used in flower gardens and other outdoor displays. Most were inspired by older o gauge layouts which have been out there for a long time. It has parts lists for every g scale track manufacturer ive ever heard of, plus any other scale, and the ability to add buildings, contoured land and the 3d viewer make it unique. Whether it is z, n, tt or h0, any scale is possible. Quailty g scale trains, largest selection of g scale rolling stock in the world.
Evan designs software for creating realistic model train scenery in any scale including g scale. Best track planning software model railroader magazine. Trainli is reforming the gscale track industry nomenclatures because the current ones are not based on any standards and every manufacturer use r designations as they please sometimes misleading customers to make the wrong purchase. What kind of track do you use for outdoor g scale trains. What you will end up with is an actual scale drawing of your plan that will. Jun 06, 2016 a quick, super easy and free method to plan a layout with realistic constraints using layout design software called anyrail. We carry several quality g scale brass track manufactures. First, use the largest curves you can possibly get in your layout. While you are designing your dream layout, you will discover that it is a lot easier to game out track and accessory configurations using rrtrack and your pc than to discover, with 100 track sections in place. Ask your questions about track, switches and layout. This product may still be available in the european market, but it is ancient history here. Please select the track subcategory from the g scale track menu on the left, or from the links below. Adding new components is easy with the builtin editor. It is a shame they dont just release the crippled program for download.
Our online forums are a great way to connection with others. Ho scale model railroad trains layout bachmann ez track silver super. They can be used outdoors although we recommend housing the engine in a train shed. Usa trains track, solid brass track, track switches, g. It has parts lists for every gscale track manufacturer ive ever heard of, plus any other scale, and the ability to add buildings, contoured land and the 3d viewer make it unique. A fast, easy and free way to plan a layout with realistic constraints. Lgb trains are responsible for introducing g scale to model railroading, sometimes called large scale trains. Brag about your latest projects, ask for advice on your future projects, or just chat about train stuff with your fellow modelers. Shop online for 85 g scale brass model train track at discounts up to 37%.
This allows you to design your layout according to your own personal ideas. All necessary tracks parts are available for designing such as straight track. It runs on windows, mac and linux, simulation of trains. Train depot track designer is another free track planning software for windows. 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. This software allows you to create and customize your very own layout, view it as a 3d model and then generate a shopping list to make your dream layout a reality. Carrera layout track planner is a free track planning software for windows which lets you design race tracks, especially for formula f1. The business started trading in 1946 and is now in its third generation. Please select the track subcategory from the gscale track menu on the left, or from the links below. Be sure to leave expansion gaps because the rails move much more in this scale than the smaller ones.
Scale train sets model train design software o n ho scale. Rrtrack v5 is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. A fast, easy and free way to plan a layout with realistic. Most g scale trains can handle a 2 radius curve, but as a general rule garden railways magazine suggests using a 7 to 8 radius because it creates a more realistic look when trains. It runs on windows, mac and linux, restore anchors for create curve. From tabletop z scale, through 4x8s, roomsized layouts, basement and outbuilding empires and a fullscale ethanol plant, 3rd planit is the cad software chosen by the most discriminating hobbyists. Overview of the track system youll find curved track in four different radii in the lgb program. Rotate switches in the direction you indicate and bend flexible track without cumbersome menu options and mouse clicks. Cadrail includes track libraries for marklin z track sections. G scale track lgb model trains, lgb locomotives, garden.
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. Lgb g life like ho powerloc nickelsilver lifelike ho powerloc steel. They also help to visualize your ideas properly, especially with a 3d feature. It comes with some predesigned race tracks which can be edited by the user as per requirements. Libraries for many brands, scales and gauges of track and turnoutspoints and model structures are included. Atlas model railroad company produces ho and n scale model trains, track. Some predesigned track models are available in its library. Its also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. Atlas model railroad company produces ho and n scale model trains, track, vehicles. The track scale which is different than track gauge is 1. Track planning tools provide the sanity check, if everything will come together they way you envision it. G scale computer software for tracks layouts i have used rr track for windows since 1993 when it came on 3 12 floppies. Lgb g scale track system r1 curved track section 4.
A more accurate label is ggauge, which refers to width of the track at 1. The hobos guide to g scale track written by tom white. Lgb g scale 10310 buffer illuminated new original packaging. Mar 31, 2014 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. G track is very different from o, and so a precise copy would have been impossible.
Anyrail model railroad track planning and layout design software for the pc with sectional track and flex track of many manufacturers. G scale trains sets track accessories legacy station, ltd. The layout to the left is a simple garden railway for a small area 10 by 7. Scale model railroad museum model train layouts g z s scale. Enjoy designing your layout anyrail ensures everything fits. Scarm software simple computer aided railway modeller. Scarm the leading design software for model railroad layouts.