How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 2 Adding Track

Gerry Leone in front of a computer.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone started this all-new MRVP mini-series by creating a virtual room for a new model railroad using computer-aided design (CAD) software. In Part 2, he keeps things rolling by showing how to add, arrange, and even adjust track components for your layout. […]

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How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 3 Elevations and turnouts

Track-planning on computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Modeler Gerry Leone wraps up his track-planning mini-series on computer-aided design (CAD) software with a tutorial on adding elevations and turnouts. Working with the simple plan he drew in part 2, Gerry shows you how the software figures distances and grades, and how […]

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How-to Library: Track Planning Made Easy – Computer-aided design, Part 1 Getting Started

Computer aided design.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page So you’ve got a plan in mind for a new model railroad, but just can’t seem to get it out of your head?!? In an all-new MRVP mini-series, helpful handyman Gerry Leone walks you through the steps for turning a layout idea into […]

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