#Anyrail 6 track plans full#
I've tried AnyRail and it was relatively easy but it only allows you to place 50 pieces of track before you have to buy the full program. I'm just getting back into the hobby after many years and also looked for a way to help design my layout. Perhaps others can add more up to date information or comment on specific design programs in this regard. I am not sure if this is still an issue but it is a point that may be worth checking. The simple solution is to buy a turnout or two and test them against what the program produces. If your program is cutting corners on turnout size and you are working in tight spaces you might find that the design will not fit into the space you have available.
#Anyrail 6 track plans code#
I have checked 3rdPlanIt turnouts, printed 1:1, against the actual product (Peco code 100 in my case) and the program was a bit generous with regard to the turnout sizes. There was an issue that was mentioned in the past about some design programs not representing the true size of turnouts. I say that having never tried the program, but I figure you would be kind of nuts to drop the better part of $200 without trying the freeware first. If I were starting today I would try XTRKCAD (or one or two of the other free design programs) first and see if it does what I want it to. Problem is that it is definately not free.
I do like the 3D view because I can visualize the layout better, especially when it comes to helices and how much room I am going to have below the layout for staging. I purchased 3rdPlanIt about 10 years ago and I have been very happy with it.
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