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If you are looking for examples and projects designed in SCARM software, go to the special Layouts & Track Plans website and search by scale, size, track system and more. SCARM Model Train Layouts & Track Plans. Join us on the social sites, share your comments and stay up-to-date with all news and events, related to SCARM software.

DecoderPro®

A better tool for programming decoders, simplifying the job of configuring DCC decoders from your computer

PanelPro™

1. Track Planning Software Choices When I started in the hobby the only way to draw a track plan was to do it by hand with a pencil, eraser, ruler, and geometry set. For years I used the 'all gauges track planning template' in the back of Kalmbach's book 101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders by veteran model railroader Linn Westcott.
2. Kick the tires (download JMRI, install it on Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, connect it to your layout) Share your experiences with others ( join or browse the JMRI Users Groups.io Group) Help extend and develop it (look under the hood, get the source code, join or browse the JMRI-Developers mailing list).
3. AnyRail makes model railroad design so easy, it's fun! With AnyRail you can design your own layout. AnyRail™ is probably the easiest-to-use model railway design tool around. It's also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. Enjoy designing your layout - AnyRail ensures everything fits.
4. A collection of free model train track plans (model railway layouts) created by model train hobbyists complete with description, preview and track systems used.

Design and Operate CRT based CTC control panels that reflect the real-time state of your railroad and let you control it

DispatcherPro

A system for Dispatching, grouping your Roster and Throttles

OperationsPro™

Build Trains from your Roster and print Train Manifests that detail the work your train crews will perform

SoundPro

A set of tools for using Audio with JMRI

Cool Uses

People have used JMRI to do some great things for the model railroad community.
Our Gallery page highlights some of these.
Also, there are many apps with JMRI connections.

Tools

JMRI tools for working with your layout:

• Common Tools:
• Blocks:
• Routing and Control:
• Other:

Layout Automation

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Use JMRI to automate parts of your layout and operations:

Supported hardware

JMRI supports a wide range of DCC systems, command stations and protocols.

JMRI Setup and Installation

JMRI environments..

JMRI Help:
Contents/ Index
Glossary

The JMRI project is building tools for model railroad computer control. We want it to be usable to as many people as possible, so we're building it in Java to run anywhere, and we're trying to make it independent of specific hardware systems.

JMRI is intended as a jumping-off point for hobbyists who want to control their layouts with a computer without having to create an entire system from scratch.

You can manage your locomotive rosters and easily program your decoders using DecoderPro®. You can build control panels and control your layout using PanelPro™ to set up signaling. OperationsPro™ lets you create manifests that route cars across your railroad from shipper to receiver, and provide train crews with operating instructions.

Going beyond the basics, you can use Logix to automate your layout's behavior, interface with X10 and Insteon systems to control your layout room's lights and write scripts to extend the capabilities of the system.

As an open source project, JMRI is evolving in many directions at once. You can get involved at many levels:

• Learn about JMRI (check out the online help, DecoderPro manual, FAQs and Clinics)
• Kick the tires (download JMRI, install it on Windows, Mac OS X or Linux, connect it to your layout)
• Share your experiences with others (join or browse the JMRI Users Groups.io Group)
• Help extend and develop it (look under the hood, get the source code, join or browse the JMRI-Developers mailing list)
• Or make a small donation to help defray the costs of keeping this going.

Whatever it is that you choose to do with JMRI, and however you get involved, welcome to our community!

Released on July 8, 2020. JMRI 4.20 is recommended for new users. It's the most recent stable production release. For more information, please read the JMRI 4.20 Release Note, which also contains the download links. JMRI 3.10.1 Production Release Released on January 11, 2015. Mac why does blizzard app keep needing my password free. JMRI 3.10.1 is recommended for JMRI users with computers that can only run Java 1.6; later releases require Java 1.8. Sekonic data transfer software for mac. For more information, please read the JMRI 3.10.1 Release Note, which also contains the download links. JMRI 2.14.1 Production Release Released on July 15, 2012. JMRI 2.14.1 is recommended for JMRI users with computers that can only run Java 1.5; later releases require Java 1.6/1.8. For more information, please read the JMRI 2.14.1 Release Note, which also contains the download links.

Check Out the 'JMRI Clinics' page

Several users have contributed their clinics for our Clinics page. There are both conventional handout and slides clinics, and also some neat interactive clinics for DecoderPro® and PanelPro™.

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Some JMRI clinics from past NMRA national and other conventions are also included.

Additional Applications with JMRI Connections

Hobbyists have created applications that work with JMRI to provide extra capabilities. In addition, some commercial vendors have created applications that work with, add data to, or take data from JMRI. See the community/connections directory for a list and links. New applications can be added at any time!

Use Your Smart Phone As a Throttle!

You can now use your iPhone, iPod Touch or Android cell phone as a throttle with JMRI.

After you download and install a program onto your phone, you can connect it wirelessly to your computer running JMRI, which in turn will run your layout. Imagine friends visiting your layout and running trains from their cellphones, without having to bring throttles.

For more information, please see the feature page.

Control Your Locos From a Web Browser - computer, smartphone or tablet

Now, you can control your layout directly from your computer, smartphone or tablet, without the need to download and install any application. The current web browsers running on these devices are able to manage the resources and features needed to replace physical throttles. Just start the JMRI Web Server on your JMRI computer, open http://<your JMRI server>/web/webThrottle.html and enjoy it. For more information, please visit the webThrottle - Web control for locos, panels, turnouts and routes page.

JMRI on a Raspberry Pi!

The Raspberry Pi is becoming increasingly popular as a small and cheap computer. JMRI will operate under the Raspbian operating system (Debian version of Linux). See here for installation instructions.

Help Pages Online

The JMRI applications have a built-in help system. It has lots of information, including overviews and window-specific information. The pages are simple HTML, and users are encouraged to add missing information. The Help information is available online via either the Index or Table of Contents.

Decoder ID pages

A 'Decoder ID' page has been added to the web. Automagically created from the current DecoderPro definitions, it provides easy access to all sorts of information about decoders.

Contribute more information to our decoder definitions, and help these pages become even more useful!

KAM Dispute Ends!

JMRI is an informal open-source software group. We do this for the joy of model railroading, and don't produce anything for profit.

One of our members has spent the past four years in the Federal Courts defending our right to continue against an individual who has attacked us with bogus patent threats, cybersquatting, copyright infringement and other illegal acts.

We are extremely pleased to announce that this case has now been settled. The agreement ends the dispute, and gives everybody involved a way to move forward. This is a victory for JMRI and open-source software in general.

JMRI wins Duke's Choice award from Sun Microsystems

Sun Microsystems (now part of Oracle) has awarded JMRI a 2006 Duke's Choice award. Also called a 'Dukie', this award is given annually to 'some of the most clever, practical, and inspirational Java technology applications on the planet'. The award was presented at the annual JavaOne conference on May 14th by James Gosling.

JMRI won for its community, its use of Java technology to empower people all over the world to contribute, and for the impact it's had.

3rd PlanIt Demo Version

What can you do with 3rd PlanIt? Most of the images in this site was designed by fellow hobbyists much like yourself. Few of these designers had prior background in CAD software. 3rd PlanIt is easy to learn, easy to use, and offers unlimited opportunity to express your creative instincts!

PC compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10. Mac compatible using Crossover v16+ or through emulators such as Parallels and VMWare Fusion. Two-button mouse recommended.

Important note: Shortly after a new release of 3rd PlanIt, your browser or anti-virus software may warn you that the file has not been downloaded frequently. That is the nature of a targeted, niche-market program such as 3rd PlanIt. We strive to offer you the most modern, easy-to-use track planning system by providing regular updates that contain new features and design tools. All our release kits have been scanned for viruses by VirusTotal.com and we warrant them to be virus-free. If your browser offers you the choice of Delete or Actions, press Actions then Run Anyway. You can also right-click on the link and save the file to disk to perform your own virus check before running the installation. If you have questions or difficulties, please contact us at [email protected].

Sample of Layout Splines, new for version 11

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Find out about our latest great feature, SectTrak. Now it's easy to design creative layouts with Sectional Track!

Layout Splines. Use CNC precision to layout accurate centerlines, smooth, flowing track, and custom cut roadbed for any kind of model railroad. Supports CNC routers and Laser cutters. Order your Layout Splines from El Dorado Software or use your own digital tools that accept DXF files.

Read about SoftTrak!This amazing feature lets you design main lines that travel through chosen points (vertices) at angles you can set and modify. You can even select a group of vertices and move them all together, maintaining the track design within the moved vertices while keeping it attached to the unmoved portions.

The demo version is limited to 100 objects and will not save your drawing. It's a great way to learn for yourself all of the capabilities of 3rd PlanIt. 3rd PlanIt requires Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP. Mac users can enjoy 3rd PlanIt under BootCamp, Parallels, VMWare Fusion or CrossOver (which requires no Windows OS).