Track layout software

[Flyer]

Anyone using computer software for track layout work?  What brand, etc.  Thanks for comments or experience.

[Cody J]

Try this:

http://www.atlasrr.com/righttrack.htm

It's a free layout planning software with buildings and track of all sorts.

cody

[renniks]

The Atlas software is limited as it only gives Atlas HO track.
A better choice is the following:-

http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html

Has libraries of most proprietary track systems on the market in all scales from Z to G, and the ability to mix them. The free version is limited to a maximum of 50 pieces but a large track plan can be done in pieces and saved as a series of files. You can also 'export' a file as a JPG so that it can be viewed by most without access to the software.
I have posted this on various forums and a number of folks have, like me, found it good enough to buy the full version.

Eric UK

[CNE Runner]

Flyer - I have used AnyRail for some time now - and am quite satisfied with the program. At first I used the free version; and later downloaded the $ version (which gives the owner more options). Like most of us, I don't have the time - nor the inclination - to learn a complicated [essentially] CAD program...AnyRail works just fine for my purposes. Eric has provided the AnyRail link for your convenience.

Regards,
Ray

PS: Eric - I got a Peco Code 75 Insulfrog crossing that was incorrectly assembled (had an 'interesting' time replacing it last evening). This is the first defective piece of Peco track I have ever gotten...must have been a 'bad clam' day in England when it was made. When you get the chance, swing by the factory and tell them I am annoyed...but still love their products.

[Nathan]

Take a look at CADRail.  I have been using it for a number of years and it has done everything I needed.  Tom is also good at fixing problems when they are reported.

http://sandiasoftware.com/

[Flyer]

Many thanks Gents!  This Forum is MOST helpful to a beginner. I'm sure I can find something usefull now.

[Mike]

Does anyone know of a good track program that will run on a Mac?

[ABC]

All I know is that there are not very many that will run on an Apple computer, so your pickings will be slim. I checked and Atlas' Right Track will not run on Macintosh computers.
Railmodeler is a good one and runs on Macs. http://www.railmodeller.com/Downloads.html
I'm not sure about Empire Express...