Railroad Stuff For Computers
Atlas O Layout Planning Software (PC only, Windows required) (english) Right Track software now offered free of charge. You must register to download the software,
i.e. enter your email address and they email you a link and Right Track registration ID#. Using this link takes
you to page where you choose your gauge and download the self-extracting file for the software. 1.7 meg for the
program, then return to layouts and download either the 2-Rail O Scale library or 3-rail O Scale library and follow
installation instructions before planning your O Scale layout (the first program that you install works, but will
calculate layout information for an HO gauge pike).
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European Clip Art Server (english) quick clip art for those modeling european railways.
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Game: "Runaway Train" (PC only, Windows required) (free Windows95/98/NT game) Using a queue of different shaped tracks, quickly build track in front of a runaway locomotive
to prevent it from derailing before time runs out. Also get points for traveling on track laid, but only for the
first trip over, so try to lay track that will lead the runaway train over new tracks. It's fast, plus get a random
starting game board and different order of game pieces in the queue each time played, so the game play is fresh,
every time. Player can select from three skill levels, if desired. Game has realistic sound effects, which can also be turned off, for playing this game at the office. Status: Free download and personal use.
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ScaleCalc (PC or Mac) (english) free from Paul Dobbs. THE
calculator for model railroaders with six different calculator windows: ScaleCalc, GradeCalc, HelixCalc, RiserCalc,
SpeedCalc, and HelixMaster. Other free tools on Paul Dobbs site.
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