SCARM Layout & Image File Sharing

Bad news I'm afraid, the "effect" was just that. I edited the image with PaintShopPro and filled the area of the waterfall with a texture.

Paul

How do you get a scarm file that someone posted to load.  I can't get it to load by clicking on it.  Yes I do have scarm.

Thank You

Ken M

Ken M

Save the file to your computer and then open it in SCARM on your computer. This should work.

The latest iteration of the 4' x 8' O-27 layout in SCARM. (some touch up with Paint Shop Pro)

I added hills and and the river is now done with a polygon. 

Paul

I can't open them from here on the forum either, like I can RR-Track files. I have to do as woody says, save to my computer then click on it. Not sure why they won't open from here?

I tried to download and nothing happened.

After I unselected the Ask toolbar and the other, it just did nothing.

Do you have to use Ask for it to work?

I'm on Windows 7 with over 400 gigs of free space.

SCARM is not a web browser based program. It's what we programmers call a "stand alone program." It runs in Windows.

My Chrome browser see scarm files as a text file. Right click on the name and "Save link as".

Then you can open it in SCARM.

Paul

It could also say 'Save Target as...' on your drop down menu if you are using IE.

Thanks Paul save link as is worked real good

Ken M

Well, I haven't even build the layout I designed, but I am already thinking of future expansion.  The room's dimensions of 10x11 put limits on what can be done in there.

So An L shaped layout is the best choice.

Here is the original layout with only a few minor changes to the lower-right corner, extended in to an L shape at 4x8 + 4x6 extension.  

The extension will feature an elevated portion over a rail-yard.

I stuck with O-27 as 1) its cheap to obtain and 2) tighter curves to fit in the small area.

WOW!  There are so many good ideas here.  Would you guys be willing to upload them to my library website: www.SCARMHiRailers.com ?  Since this forum is but one spot where us O-Gauge/Scale modellers hang out, Dad and I started this website so that everyone could upload and download freely.

I'm still working on the track plan uploads.  If you want to upload an entire track plan, email me and I'll do it manually.

Due to copyright license and whatnot, I don't want to just download all of your stuff and upload it myself.  I'd much rather have your permission.

Thanks!

John that is great news, I found your site very helpful and that is what made me want to start the thread for the SCARM sharing.  Let me know how I can help, also looking for any SCARM images your layouts you aren't seeing in here.  So please add yours as well.

Here is my layout I am working on for my garage.  Has a ton of images on it, not sure if there is any copyright issues given it is all free.

Anyone try and draw engines in SCARM love to add those to the library.

If you scroll back a bit, someone posted some loco's on this thread.  Also the SCARM blog has a few.  Mostly Diesel-Electric versions but in various scales.

Paul

John,  as far as for anything I have posted here, I have no issues sharing it with others. Please feel free to grab anything I have posted and use it on your site, just give me a by-line on it so if anyone has questions about a layout or object, they can contact me about it.  plsmith512@gmail.com

Paul

Paul for some reason I am not seeing engines when I search.  Can you post them to this thread for all to use? Happy to see your layout is growing as well, might want to have one 0-36 loop to be able to run some moderate size engines.

Opps, it was in a link from another topic here about SCARM (hello from the author).

http://www.scarm.info/blog/tut...ocomotives-in-scarm/

Paul

Paul

I went to the SCARM website download the program. It takes me to "weatherblink" for download. Is this correct? It looks like everyone here already has it running and are just talking about existing files made with the program.

Thanks - Jon

No, you don't want weather blink...

Here is the correct page...

http://www.scarm.info/index.php#download

Thanks

Jon

Vice Versa...I cannot post here what others have posted to my site.  I don't have the rights to their work.  I'm sure in a court of law, I could argue that posting on either site is considered "public domain" but I want to stay out of the courts...we're all friends here!

You all can certainly use anything I've posted and 'hack away'!  

Remeber that this all about sharing.  If you make a mod please repost it here with the pix and the Scarm file.  

I'm working on a couple of other pieces that are for our ON30 layout but they are O scale and some may find them useful as scenery! They are long out of production pieces but you may find them on ebay so I'll try and remember to also post model number and manf.   Russ

Updated layout with yard.  Found some awesome files on a site I will post when I can download them all.  I cant wait to start building this thing.

Merlin1280, I like where you are going with this except I think you may have some unreachable areas.  A 36 inch reach is a pretty good stretch especially with expensive trains under your belly and some structures in the way.  I took your plan and placed some 36 inch circles on it in a couple of areas that have me concerned.  Russ

That is a great point I added a couple spots to put access panels.  Also added the loop in the middle to the right so I can change direction of engines and cargo if needed.  Where is the best place to buy Gargraves or Atlas Track?

I own almost all accessories shown just need the track now!!

Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Hi merlin,

If you have space at the short end on the on the left, you may want to consider putting the control panel there.

It's a nicer view of the layout and you can see all the switches.

I also thought that an oval access hatch would allow you a wider hatch for shoulder clearance and fit in the space. It's a 27"l x 18"w oval. It's nice if you can stand up in the access hole.

Rslaserkits Saw Filer Shack and Keystone 395-1002 Danby Sawmill.  Russ

Here's a test of the no ballast code.  The colors are just so I can see what was actually going on.  I need this for my machine shop which has service pits.  Normally for things like stations you can leave the ballast and just nudge some rectangles up to the track.  Anyhow these are ON30 but presented here for food for thought.  Russ

3 Rail No Ballast test

306 Korber Diesel Shed (3 Rail)

315 Korber Grain Silo

Today's goodies, actually only one goodie so far but it is still early!    Russ

969 Korber General Light and Power main building and Sub Station

Looks awesome keep them coming!!

Ones I would love to see are old Marx Bubbling tower, Lionel Signal Bridge and double track passenger walk way. I might try these at some point. 

Merlin haven't figured out how to do angles yet!    Russ

Will this work for now?

6-14094 Lionel Double Track Signal Bridge

Marx 0465 Bubbling Water Tower

I redesigned the walbash layout in O converted it to Fastrack also added a few features. Hope you like it

This place is filing up fast, good job all!  Russ

6-22902 Lionel Quonset Hut

this is the updated one with some of the files in this post

Russ those images are amazing thanks so much.  I just posted a room in my basement I am trying to build the layout in.  Love to see your thoughts, keep them coming.

Just a quicky reply.  Looks like two clearance issues.  Russ

well I think I am finished on this one. here's the final. along with the 2 libraries of the elevated supports there the TW Trainworx supports.

Well this is a little sad but I think the dimensions are close.  Russ

6-14083 Pedestrian Walkover