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Welcome to the Forum
Special Announcements
News, information and forum updates from the moderators.
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the ANPL Clubcar The ANPL (Anti-NitPickers Leauge) clubcar, a place to relax and talk with your friends.
ANPL Coffee Shop
The Anti-NitPickers League. The gathering place for folks who believe that "model railroading should be fun!"
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Model Railroading Discussion
General Discussions
Have a general model railroad related discussion that doesn't fit in one of our other categories? Post it here.
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Showin' Off
A place to show off your best model railroading photos and work. Any scale, any guage, scratchbuilt to ready to run.
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Virtual Layout Tours
Want to give us a "virtual tour" of your model railroad? Use this topic...
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Prototype Railroads
Discussion of prototype railroading and trains.
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Model Railroad Photo Contest Each month we hold a model railroad photo contest. Find out more, view the entries and vote for your favorites here!
The Workbench Project discussions and ideas. Show us what your working on, ask questions, share ideas, help out fellow modelers.
Track Plans
Track plans, design ideas etc.
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Layout Design and Construction
Layout design and construction techniques, benchwork, lighting, backdrops etc.
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Building and Structures
Model Railroad Buildings and Structures
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Painting, Detailing and Weathering
Painting, detailing and weathering model railroad rolling stock and structures
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Vehicles and Misc. Models
Cars, trucks, planes, boats, horse and buggies and other non train transport models.
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Model Railroad Tools
Discussion of tools and equipment related to model railroads. Anything from a Razor Saw to a CNC milling machine to build your live steam locomotive.
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Scale Specific Discussions Discussions related to a specific scale of model railroad.
HO Scale
All forms of HO scale model railroading, including narrow gauge.
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O Scale
O scale railroads, including narrow gauge such as On3 and On30.
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Tinplate and Hi-Rail
Tinplate and Hi-rail trains in O, S, Standard and other gauges.
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G Scale and Garden Railways
#1 Scale, G Scale, 1:24, 1:32, LGB and other large scale railways.
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Large Scale and Live Steam
1/2" scale and larger live steam railroads
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Special Interest Groups
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Model Railroad Videos Model railroad videos hosted on YouTube, Vimeo and other video hosts.
Videos - Scale Model Railroads
Model railroad videos, Z to O scale
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Videos - Hi Rail and Tinplate
Videos of Hi Rail and Tinplate model railroads. Lionel, American Flyer and other non scale model trains.
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Videos - Large Scale and Live Steam
Large Scale and Live Steam Model Railroads. Garden railways, ride on live steam etc.
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Videos - How To and Instructional
Model railroad tips, techniques, construction etc.
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Videos - Model RR Product Reviews
Model railroad product reviews, all scales and guages.
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Videos - Prototype
Prototype videos that are of interest to model railroaders.
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Binary Scale Model railroading in the digital domain. Programs, software and websites related to model trains.
Train Simulators and Games
MSTS, Trainz and other railroad simulations.
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Websites and Online
Model railroad websites and useful links for model railroaders.
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The Interchange Track - Buy / Sell / Trade Items for sale, trade or wanted to buy. The forum is not liable for any transactions made in this category. The buyer and seller are solely responsible.
Model Railroad eBay items
Model railroad items offered for sale on eBay.
Ebay listing posts will be removed on a regular basis to avoid links to outdated items.
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Model Railroad Items for Sale or Trade
Please include the items scale when posting. This category is open to all, including commercial vendors. Use due diligence when buying or selling.
Listing posts will be removed on a regular basis to avoid links to outdated items.
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Train Shows and Auctions
Train shows, swap meets, Auctions, club open houses and other model railroad events.
Listing posts will be removed on a regular basis to avoid links to outdated items.
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Wanted to Buy / Looking For
Do you have a special model railroad item you're looking for? Post the description here.
Listing posts will be removed on a regular basis to avoid links to outdated items.
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News and Product Announcements
News and Product Announcements of interest to model railroaders.
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Model Railroad Resources Links to useful resources for model railroaders.
Model Railroad Photo Gallery
Model railroad photos
Model Railroad Links Directory
Links directory and search engine
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