Is there anything that will accept a defined list of track (i.e. by mfr. PN or description - curve, straight, turnout, etc), digest it and spit out a diagram of possible layouts. Is there anything so magical?
Thanks!
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NW,
I believe you may have it backwards. My understanding is that the most popular software will let you design your own layout, and then tell you exactly what pieces you need. I'm not sure if the software works in reverse. Others will soon advise on this.
If you already have a large set of track sections, then get down on the floor and start hooking them together to see what layouts are possible. (Pretend they are legos). It's fun. It's called "building your own layout. " :-)
Mannyrock
If you buy the RRTrack program, there are a number of sample layout plans available to download. RRTrack is nice in that it will give you an inventory list of required track so that you can order what you need.
NW:
Mannyrock is right. There are several software products for layout design with choices of several brands of track. I use ANYRAIL and select Lionel tubular track. SCARM is used by many OGR FORUM-ites. IMHO, the best feature of layout design software is ... you can infinitely change the design until you're satisfied it's "right." Then build it. During the build, sometimes you'll change your mind - again. Which is normal.
Mike M. LCCA 12394
