RailModeller Pro

Name: RailModeller Pro
Price: 44.99 USD
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Author: Jan P. Barnholt

Create model train layouts

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$44.99

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4+
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Graphics & Design
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Jan P. Barnholt
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EN
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RailModeller Pro is a planning tool for designing model train and slot car layouts. Key features include: - Layouts of up to 10 x 10km (6.2 x 6.2 miles) in size, - More than 290 multi-brand libraries including 7000 tracks and accessories (fully localized in English and German), - TruScale libraries (signals, accessories) adapting automatically to all model scales, - Support for all common and many custom model scales, - A clean and intuitive user interface, - Comprehensive set of tools to quickly build awesome model train layouts, - Assistants for placing tracks at different heights and creating grades, - Up to 99 layers per layout, - Customizable modes for viewing the layout in two and three dimensions, - Assistant to easily add baseboards for many common layout outlines, - Image import (PNG, JPEG, PSD, GIF, TIFF, PDF, and others), - Dedicated tools for creating tunnel sections, - Automatically generated shopping lists, - A price database automatically synchronizing item prices across layouts, - Printing layouts on any scale from a single sheet of paper to full 1:1 scale, - Direct 1:1 PDF export with a single click, - Exporting layouts in various image file formats at any resolution, - Export to JMRI's PanelPro app for controlling model trains (DCC) - Community Layouts with hundreds of track plans created by a community of fellow model railroaders - Integrated stock management for your inventory of tracks. Questions or issues? We offer multiple ways to get in touch: Look for the chat button in the welcome window, choose 'Help > E-Mail Support' from the menu, fill out our website's contact form, or reach us at support@railmodeller.com

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Designing layouts is fun again.
06/02/2023

Baaapu
I've been looking for a well written track layout program for the MAC for some time. This program was well worth the wait. It stands head and shoulders above the competition. The libraries are extensive. The features are numerous. The printing function is a joy. Design the layout, print in 1:1 size. Lay the sheets out on the table and place the track on the sheets. No guess work! You know the layout works or doesn't before the first track is laid. Unlike many other apps that promise 'Tech support' will answer your inquiry in a day or two and forget about you, THIS tech support REALLY does return eMails (often times in less than 48 hours) and provide solutions. THAT feature alone is worth its weight in gold. If only more people would encourage the developer to build an iPad version commuting and down time would be more productive.Bravo on a well written app
Designing layouts is fun again.
06/02/2023

Baaapu

I've been looking for a well written track layout program for the MAC for some time. This program was well worth the wait. It stands head and shoulders above the competition. The libraries are extensive. The features are numerous. The printing function is a joy. Design the layout, print in 1:1 size. Lay the sheets out on the table and place the track on the sheets. No guess work! You know the layout works or doesn't before the first track is laid. Unlike many other apps that promise 'Tech support' will answer your inquiry in a day or two and forget about you, THIS tech support REALLY does return eMails (often times in less than 48 hours) and provide solutions. THAT feature alone is worth its weight in gold. If only more people would encourage the developer to build an iPad version commuting and down time would be more productive.Bravo on a well written app
Best Bang for the Price
03/15/2018

SantaFe_Jim
For years I used RR-Track to design several layouts in HO and O Scale. Got to be very well versed in all of its features and options. Got rid of my PC’s and bought a Mac. Great move but RR_Track does not offer a Mac version of there software. Sniffed around on the web and tried a few compeditors. Tried to balance price and features. Came across RailModeller, tried the FREE version and figured it was worth the price so I bought the PRO version. Took a few hours to learn some of the features but I bacame very comfortable with it and am enjoying the process of designing a new 11’ x 22’ HO layout for my basement.Right now the main enhancement that I would like to see would be an expanded library to include maybe 10-15% of the buildings that Walthers offers. The current offerings in RailModeller is very limited.I would recommend this software to EVERY Mac user on the planet.
Best Bang for the Price
03/15/2018

SantaFe_Jim

For years I used RR-Track to design several layouts in HO and O Scale. Got to be very well versed in all of its features and options. Got rid of my PC’s and bought a Mac. Great move but RR_Track does not offer a Mac version of there software. Sniffed around on the web and tried a few compeditors. Tried to balance price and features. Came across RailModeller, tried the FREE version and figured it was worth the price so I bought the PRO version. Took a few hours to learn some of the features but I bacame very comfortable with it and am enjoying the process of designing a new 11’ x 22’ HO layout for my basement.Right now the main enhancement that I would like to see would be an expanded library to include maybe 10-15% of the buildings that Walthers offers. The current offerings in RailModeller is very limited.I would recommend this software to EVERY Mac user on the planet.
So many features!!!
03/16/2021

Ichabod of the island people
I would rate this 5/5 but it has SO many features that it takes quite a while to learn how to use them all properly and in turn how to really design robust layouts.But, there are tons of really good docs and tutorials built in that will walk you through what you want to do. So, if you are open to learning then you will find this program VERY useful.That said, the program is incredibly good and really helped me get my head around some pretty intircate layout ideas and rule out things that were geometircally impossible.The only notable downsides are that:-it seems to count flex track by segment, and not by the total # of linear inches. Not a big deal. jsut keep an eye on the paerts lsit it generates and "fact check" it before you go to the store.-as far as I can figure, the tunnel option only lets you put whole track segments into a tunnel and not start a tunnel mid-segment.-It tends to want to resize the whole layout if things get neer the edge even if thety don't go over it.Some of the best features are:- it won't let you bend a flex track in absurd or unachievable ways. - it is REALLY good at handling inclines and layers, once you fiogure out how to do it.- the track library is incrediblly robust, it seems to have all the parts from every maker - some of whom ive never even heard of.- it shows you clearly open joints and has a "magic tool" to close them.
So many features!!!
03/16/2021

Ichabod of the island people

I would rate this 5/5 but it has SO many features that it takes quite a while to learn how to use them all properly and in turn how to really design robust layouts.But, there are tons of really good docs and tutorials built in that will walk you through what you want to do. So, if you are open to learning then you will find this program VERY useful.That said, the program is incredibly good and really helped me get my head around some pretty intircate layout ideas and rule out things that were geometircally impossible.The only notable downsides are that:-it seems to count flex track by segment, and not by the total # of linear inches. Not a big deal. jsut keep an eye on the paerts lsit it generates and "fact check" it before you go to the store.-as far as I can figure, the tunnel option only lets you put whole track segments into a tunnel and not start a tunnel mid-segment.-It tends to want to resize the whole layout if things get neer the edge even if thety don't go over it.Some of the best features are:- it won't let you bend a flex track in absurd or unachievable ways. - it is REALLY good at handling inclines and layers, once you fiogure out how to do it.- the track library is incrediblly robust, it seems to have all the parts from every maker - some of whom ive never even heard of.- it shows you clearly open joints and has a "magic tool" to close them.
Excellant Software
09/14/2019

blue68camaro
Building my layout with no diagram other than what was in my head, I didn’t like it when all the track was laid down and trains were running. Track and cork were glued down and unsalvageable. Ripped up and threw away 3/4 of it. Spent the next 2 month utilizing this great piece of software designing my new layout. I have tried others and wasn’t impressed as I am with RailModeller Pro and the learning curve wasn’t that bad. Started building the layout per drawing and toward the end didn’t thing it was going to fit. Boy was I wrong!!! Worked out perfect per the drawing. Only problem I have and I know it is me is understanding how to do elevations, it was frustrating at times. The author of the software responds quickly given the time difference and is highly helpful. I fully without a doubt recommend RailModeller Pro!!!
Excellant Software
09/14/2019

blue68camaro

Building my layout with no diagram other than what was in my head, I didn’t like it when all the track was laid down and trains were running. Track and cork were glued down and unsalvageable. Ripped up and threw away 3/4 of it. Spent the next 2 month utilizing this great piece of software designing my new layout. I have tried others and wasn’t impressed as I am with RailModeller Pro and the learning curve wasn’t that bad. Started building the layout per drawing and toward the end didn’t thing it was going to fit. Boy was I wrong!!! Worked out perfect per the drawing. Only problem I have and I know it is me is understanding how to do elevations, it was frustrating at times. The author of the software responds quickly given the time difference and is highly helpful. I fully without a doubt recommend RailModeller Pro!!!

RailModeller Pro 6.6 adds: • A new Layout menu grouping all layout-level operations: adding baseboards and images, auto-colorizing, minimizing track count, mirroring, and a new Shrink to Fit with Margin command • A new Baseboard menu for baseboard operations including rotation, mirroring, ordering, and controlling dimension display • New customization options in Display Settings: Element labels now support background fills, outlines, and rotation for improved readability • A refreshed Part List dialog with improved previews, new alias column, and a contextual Add to Stock command for quickly adding to the inventory • Improved Find Elements feature with new options to search selectively by name, alias, description, or library name as well as model scale filtering • A new Track Height/Grade Entry dialog for direct entry and editing of height and grade for individual tracks • New visibility controls in the 3D Settings Inspector for bumpers, tunnel portals, track marks, and baseboards, plus additional texture options • Improved 3D view with better lighting, performance and visual fixes for bumpers, trestles and track elements Additional changes in version 6.6 include • Release history now easily accessible from the Welcome window via "What's New" link • Part List CSV export can now include header row and index column • Stock CSV export can now include header row and description column • New setting for more control on height label positioning • New "Apply Default Color to Layer Elements" function in the Layer menu • JMRI export now supports triple turnouts • Fixed issue where temporary files were not being cleaned up properly during file operations • Updated user guide RailModeller Pro 6.6 is compatible with both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. See the full release notes and details at https://www.railmodeller.com/news-en.html Questions or issues? We offer multiple ways to get in touch: Look for the chat button in the welcome window, choose 'Help > E-Mail Support' from the menu, fill out our website's contact form, or reach us at support@railmodeller.com

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