ModelRailroadData.Com: Hot Links of the Month

These links are the top 20* most active links this month, based on the number of hits from this site. Our "popular" links page lists the sites with the most total hits. Obviously the longer a site is in our directory, the more hits it will accumulate, making it hard for new sites to be listed.

For the "Hot" list all sites start with 0 each month, so there is no unfair advantage for the older sites. Any site can easily make it onto the hot list. *Note: More than 20 sites may be listed if there are multiple sites with the same number of hits. (This is common at the beginning of the month)

Hot! Links - The 20 most active sites this month:

XTrkCad ^Pop ^Hot!

XTrkCad is a CAD program for designing Model Railroad layouts. XTrkCad supports any scale, has libraries of popular brands of turnouts and sectional track (plus you add your own easily), can automatically use spiral transition curves when joining track and has extensive on-line help and demonstrations. XTrkCad lets you manipulate track much like you would with actual flex-track to modify, extend and join tracks and turnouts. Additional features include tunnels, 'post-it' notes, on-screen ruler, parts list, 99 drawing layers, undo/redo commands, benchwork, 'Print to BitMap', elevations, train simulation and car inventory.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.sillub.com/ (Added: 08-Mar-2001)
Hits: 2726 Rating: 5.5 Votes: 2 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

DRail ^Hot!

Model railroad layout planning tool. Works both with sectional and flex track.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.drail.eu (Added: 25-Sep-2006)
Hits: 1120 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

RR-Track ^Pop ^Hot!

This software is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. No more templates to struggle with, no messy erasing and scribbling, no emergency table extensions propped on sawhorses, no last second hacking of the Xmas tree, just pop up the menus off this fully graphical software in the gauge of your choice and plan away. RR-Track v4 offers in-place object drawing capability as well as menu choice scenery items in addition to the multiple accessory libraries to save you the headache of drawing each of those saw mills and coal loaders yourself. Using the integrated TerraMapper, you can create realistic terrain and layout benches which you can then visualize from any orientation using the integrated 3-D Viewer. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Workstation 3.51 and 4.0, and Windows 2000
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.rrtrack.com/ (Added: 27-Mar-2002)
Hits: 3601 Rating: 6.67 Votes: 3 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Cadrail ^Pop ^Hot!

Cadrail has all the extra features that will satisfy advanced users. Beginners can pick it up quickly and grow into the harder parts of railroad design. You get a rock solid, all around drawing tool for all your drawing needs. Design railroad layouts, buildings, benchwork, schematics or anything else you need.

This is a powerful CAD program with many different railroad design tools. You can create track plans of any size and shape. There are easy to use drag and drop tools that allow you to snap track sections together end-to-end and align them automatically. Flexible CAD tools let you create complex shapes that your train will run on and that you can build.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.cadrail.com/ (Added: 27-Mar-2002)
Hits: 3824 Rating: 3 Votes: 1 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

HeliCalc - Model Railroad Helix Calculator ^Pop ^Hot!

This program is an attempt to give something back to the Model Railroad community which has given me so much enjoyment. It was written in the hope that it will remove the burden of calculating the parameters for making a helix. It is small, less than 400 Kbytes, it makes no inroads to your operating system and gives you constant readout as changes are made in the parameters.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.fortunecity.com/westwood/beautiful/819/HeliCal.htm (Added: 28-Jan-2001)
Hits: 3109 Rating: 6.2 Votes: 5 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

3rd PlanIt by El Dorado Software - TrackPlanning.com ^Pop ^Hot! ^{Ed Pick}

El Dorado Software, supplier of precision track planning and layout design software for model railroading hobbyists. Our latest offering of 3rd PlanIt? for Windows is available for Internet delivery or shipment. With a broad set of features and powerful automation, model railroad planning has never been easier or faster.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.eldoradosoft.com/ (Added: 12-Jun-2000)
Hits: 5501 Rating: 6 Votes: 9 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Right Track Software ^Pop ^Hot!

Atlas' popular layout planning program, the Right Track Software, IS AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD! Right Track Freeware is a layout planning program for the PC (Windows only). The program allows you to design your dream layout using electronic templates of Atlas O's 21st Century Track? System, Atlas N scale and HO scale Snap-Track and Super-Flex Track, HO True-Track, switches, bridges, turntables, buildings and electrical controls. There are even templates for structures from Walther's Cornerstone Series, Railway Design Associates, Design Preservation Models, Life-Like, Lionel and Atlas O, LLC.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.atlasrr.com/righttrack.htm (Added: 27-Mar-2002)
Hits: 3932 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Train and Railway Card Models ^Hot!

Card models of trains and streetcars. This page contains links to a variety of sites offering paper models of trains and trams. You can print these, cut them out and assemble a model.

Very nice looking and realistic models!
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/rails/trains.htm (Added: 19-May-2002)
Hits: 1681 Rating: 8 Votes: 2 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Custom Model Railroads ^Pop ^Hot!

Custom Model Railroads specializes in the design and manufacture of scale model railroad layouts. We work closely with our clients to design and develop a personal product created specifically for their needs. We work in all scales from N to G, and will build any size layout, briefcase to club size.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.cmrtrain.com/ (Added: 13-Jun-2003)
Hits: 2473 Rating: 5.60 Votes: 5 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Micromodels USA ^Hot!

What exactly is a Micromodel? Micromodels are card or paper models that were originally sold from the 1940's through the 1960's. Most were designed by Geoffrey Heighway. Each model was made up of several small cards illustrated with the pieces of the model, all wrapped up in a label. You could cut the pieces out and carefully assemble an intricate little three-dimensional model. Micromodels were known for the amazing details that people would add to customize their models. There were more than 100 original Micromodels of all types. Many people still collect them.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://micromodelsusa.com/ (Added: 11-Jan-2008)
Hits: 786 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Black Bear Construction Co., Inc. ^Hot!

Trestle and Bridge Building Supplies for the Model Railroader. Black Bear Construction Company's primary goal is to provide hobbyists at all levels with durable, precision tools that allow the trouble-free construction of timber bridges and trestles. Our jigs allow the beginner to build that first timber trestle; and, they allow the master builder to concentrate on details and finishing rather than building jigs.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://blackbearcc.com/ (Added: 23-Jan-2005)
Hits: 1099 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Paul's Microsoft Train Simulator Site ^Pop ^Hot!

Microsoft Train Simulator GP30s and SD40s in many road names and MSTS downloads like F and E units, GEEPS, RS's, cabooses, freight and passenger equipment, all for MSTS and in many differnt road names, New downloads.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.mstsgmo.com (Added: 09-May-2002)
Hits: 2199 Rating: 7.47 Votes: 19 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Clever Models ^Hot!

For more than 3 years we have been designing, craftsman card models And high resolution texture sheets. We try to always offer kits that look great, that satisfy craftsman modelers, are fun, easy to build and a great value. My background in movie special effects and my brotherÆs engineersÆ eye for detail gives us a unique set of skills for this project.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://clevermodels.com/ (Added: 04-Mar-2008)
Hits: 811 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Fiddlers Green Cardmodels ^Hot!

Fiddlers Green has downloadable paper models of airplanes, buildings, cars, trains, and boats. A wide variety of paper models, some free, others for sale.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/ (Added: 06-Mar-2001)
Hits: 1191 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

The Steel Cat ^Pop ^Hot!

The Steel Cat RIGID MODULAR CATENARY SYSTEM This operational catenary system is constructed of two main components, stanchions and conductors.The stanchions are constructed of 1/4"""" welded steel I beams supplied with conductor mounting hardware and nylon insulators.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.steeltoys.com/ (Added: 12-Jun-2000)
Hits: 1730 Rating: 2 Votes: 1 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

ChooChooAuctions.Com ^Pop ^Hot!

Online auction site specializing in model railroad items. There are also listing for railroadiana and prototype items.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.choochooauctions.com/ (Added: 14-Jan-2002)
Hits: 2388 Rating: 1.25 Votes: 4 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Realistic Backgrounds ^Pop ^Hot!

Realistic Backgrounds provides realistic images for use in model railroading. We sell pre-made backdrops and custom made backdrops, as well as accessories and model buildings.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.realisticbackgrounds.com/ (Added: 23-Sep-2000)
Hits: 2127 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

TrainPlayer ^Hot! ^{Ed Pick}

Software for running virtual trains on classic track plans. Designed for the early-stage railroader -- one who stares at track plans and dreams of an empty basement -- TrainPlayer opens a dynamic new dimension: now you can stare, dream, and drive trains!
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.trainplayer.com (Added: 23-Mar-2005)
Hits: 1211 Rating: 8.62 Votes: 8 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

TrackPlanning.com ^Pop ^Hot!

TrackPlanning.com is your primary source of in-depth information on Model Railroad Track Planning and related CAD software. We hope you find this site a convenient reference, and encourage you to visit regularly to enjoy new content!

This web site is brought to you by El Dorado Software, supplier of precision track planning and layout design software for model railroading hobbyists. Our latest offering of 3rd PlanIt? for Windows is available for Internet delivery or shipment. With a broad set of features and powerful automation, model railroad planning has never been easier or faster.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://www.trackplanning.com/ (Added: 27-Mar-2002)
Hits: 2330 Rating: 7 Votes: 3 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

Looks Like... Paper Models ^Hot!

Looks Like... Paper Models is a totally new line of paper model kits designed to make great looking yet inexpensive structures for the model railroad layout. The line features a variety of interesting and historic models scaled from actual buildings. Kits are available in N, HO, S, and O scales.
Site Details/More Info: URL: http://user.mc.net/~louisvw/looks-like/ (Added: 11-Jan-2008)
Hits: 976 Rating: 0 Votes: 0 Rate/Vote for This Link | Broken Link? Report It! | Modify This Resource

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