Anybody use any software to help design a standard gauge layout?
I don't think SCARM or anyrail have that capability.
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Frank,
I do not know of any off-hand. I do have a Lionel booklet that came with their O-Gauge & Std Gauge sets (1926-1934 circa) I shows six layouts. It tells exactly how many track sections and switches that one would need to build either an O-Gauge OR a Standard gauge layout. My email is in my profile. If interested, send me your address.
Pretty sure RR-Track has a standard gauge track and accessory library.
Here is the RR Track software Library list.
Yes, there are several "Standard" gauge listed.
RR track is pretty good. They have not updated to 57 curves made by USA track. They have been given the information needed. They would not have the #4 switches Ross is making. There accessory library is incomplete for Lionel and does not carry the other brands.
If you have a MAC there is software for the track.
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I've used AnyRail to draw some Standard Gauge plans, using O-gauge track pieces with the same geometry. I find it easy to specify sectional track pieces that aren't in their library. I used the "curve-flex" feature to make 57" curves.
Std Gauge Track Plan Suggestions for 5x8
