Joined: 18/06/2003(UTC) Posts: 3,023 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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Hi All,
Does anyone have experience using the "winRAILWAYS" software from Sebastien Marchant? If so, how good is the software compared to others? What other software is out there that is worth considering? Is there a review of these softwares available anywhere on the Internet? Is the Marklin software still available, and if so, how good is it for planning M, K and C tracks. Is it necessary to have a different track planning software for each of the track systems or can one software handle all?
I look forward to hearing from you.
best regards, Ranjit |
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Joined: 25/07/2001(UTC) Posts: 11,165
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I believe that Sebastien is not yet finished with the WinRailways, since this site would have it as a download then (Sebastien has this site as an official mirror site). I myself have the Raily 4.0 as my trackplanning software since it is cheap and also easy to understand. See http://www.raily.de/ . The 3.0 version is reviewed on this site. There are quite a few good pieces of software around, and the Märklin ComBoard is not one of them, neither is that C-track planning Java software... Take a look at the software links on this site, to get an idea of some of the software available. |
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Joined: 18/06/2003(UTC) Posts: 3,023 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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Hi Juhan,
Your responses always arrive at lightning speed! You are truly a man at the scene. It is always nice to hear from you.
BTW, where on this site is the review of the raily software version 3.0? Is it under the computer software section? Please let me know.
best regards, Ranjit |
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Joined: 15/03/2003(UTC) Posts: 9,588 Location: Australia
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Before I purchased a Raily 4 licence, I used the older Raily 2 (now freeware) for above 4 months.. The price is good and it is easy to use.. Raily 2 is avalable for download from http://www.enigon.com/Museum/ Cheers Adrian |
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Joined: 26/05/2003(UTC) Posts: 148 Location: Athens, Greece
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Hi all, I purchased WinRail 4.0 some years back and I keep upgrading it since (not cheap but worth the money). The current version is 6.0 and I must admit that it keeps getting better. It has very many good features and a very good and updated library of "elements" you can use. By elements I mean all different tracks of Marklin up to now as well as most manufacturer's products in most scales (Atlas, Faller, Vollmer, Kibri, Pola, Peco......) I believe you should have a look at it at: http://www.winrail.com/You can even download the demo for free and try it for yourself. There is a choice between Standard and Deluxe version (additional element compiler that lets you define your elements). Hope I helped Best Regards Costas 
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Joined: 13/02/2003(UTC) Posts: 37 Location: Thessaloniki,
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Hi all, I am using WinTrack version 6.1 - see www.wintrack.de - and I am happy with it. I have been using it heavily for the last months and must say that it is very usefull for creating even big layouts. If you plan to use its 3D features and have a medium to big layout, you must have plenty of RAM (512 MB would be nice). The parts library has been updated in version 6.1 with many models from Vollmer, Faller, Kibri and Pola. However you have to pay extra for a CD containing the 3D version of the above parts. In general it is a very good program. The only thing it is lacking is better landscape design features. George |
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Joined: 13/06/2003(UTC) Posts: 15 Location: ,
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Hi everybody! I have been using XTrkCad for severel years now. ( www.sillub.com ) It does not have a 3D function but I'm satisfied anyway. Also, I've managed to do some old tracks on my own, like the old steel bridges. /Lars
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Joined: 10/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 3,298 Location: Patagonia
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Just read your topic, have you purchased your software? If not take a look of 3rd PlanIt v7.0 at www.trackplanning.com. This is what i use and i think it is very userfriendly and with great CAD capabilities. Francisco |
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Joined: 24/07/2003(UTC) Posts: 42 Location: Madrid,
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Hi All
I also have been using Raily 4.0 for some time and very happy with it.
Cheers
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Joined: 19/12/2003(UTC) Posts: 1,205 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
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For those of you who are after a freebie, have a look at www.traincad.com - it's free and there is a version in English. OK, it doesn't have all the gadgets, and it doesn't have 3D, but it's still better than a stencil and a piece of paper... |
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Joined: 08/11/2003(UTC) Posts: 197 Location: Frenchtown, New Jersey USA
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Hello all! I recently purchased WinTrack 3D version 6.1.2 First let me say that I love this program, many useful features I never even imagined when I was doing layouts with a template and pencil. It's also helping me brush up on my German reading skills. Anyway, my question is this; I've added a few buildings to the layout but when I select 3D view the program indicates some of them can not be found or are not installed(for example the f100116.te3 Schwarzburg Bahnhöfe). These are listed in the "Symbole Allgemein" menu, so they are not an extra add in. But I can't fine the *.te3 file that the program is looking for anywhere on the install disk. Does anyone know where these files can be found?
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Joined: 22/10/2003(UTC) Posts: 376 Location: blankenberge,
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hello, I'm currently using Wintrack 6.0 3D (dutch version). I'm very happy with it. There is an extra program included on the disc in which you can make new 3D models like tyrains, wagons or houses. You really can copy your layout on you computer or look how your layout wil look like IRL. Ranjit: Concerning your f100116.te3. Check if the small icon, in front of the name, Is not crossed. Tif so, this means that you need an extra small file to retract this file. You will probably have to pay for it. have a look on www.wintrack.de or www.modellplan.degreetz |
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Joined: 08/11/2003(UTC) Posts: 197 Location: Frenchtown, New Jersey USA
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Thank you Dikken! I do see that on the web site now. It looks like they offer 3 CD ROMs each with different models. But I will have to pay for it. I think the model companies like Faller & Vollmer should offer TE3 file as a free download. Good marketing! 
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Joined: 05/07/2003(UTC) Posts: 34 Location: ,
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Looks like a tough choice between WinRail or WinTrack...has anyone used both or know where I could find a comparison? Thanks a lot. LC
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Joined: 15/06/2004(UTC) Posts: 84 Location: Vasteras,
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Has anybody seens any test or demo of Märklins 60521 „Gleisplanung 2D/3D“? It is due for release in July according to Märklin. (Well, they say July 2004, but they are somethime a bit late.) I wonder if it is worth waiting for this, or if one should go with one of the other suppliers.
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Joined: 12/01/2003(UTC) Posts: 2,528 Location: Groton, Connecticut
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Welcome to the forum Red. I tried out a beta version (0.8 I think) about 8 months ago. It was a very limited version as they were still writing the program, but it seemed alright. No 3D in the beta. |
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Joined: 22/04/2004(UTC) Posts: 12,139 Location: New York, NY
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Joined: 05/07/2003(UTC) Posts: 34 Location: ,
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Been working on Winrail 7.0 and is very happy with it, although some of newer Huebner track libraries need to be updated manually (but it works!). I'd recommend it despite the price. (Saves you lots of time for actual building!)
Win-track also looks good but english language support is a little weak.
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