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Train Layouts brings the Community Layouts shared by RailModeller Pro users to iPhone and iPad. Browse thousands of track plans in all common scales by manufacturer, track system or popularity, view each layout with its part list, and open your own RailModeller Pro layouts from iCloud Drive.

Train Layouts 2.4 is now available on the App Store. New in this release:

• Top/Side View (2.5D)
  A new view mode adds a height profile of the tracks below the track plan, showing every gradient of a layout at a glance.
  Switch between "Top View (2D)" and "Top/Side View (2.5D)" from the view mode button.
  
  
• Better fit for every screen
  The catalog, track plans, part lists, leaderboards and profile have been reworked for compact iPhones, the new iPhone Duo and iPad.
  
  
• Extended language support
  Train Layouts is now available in English, German, French and Spanish, with more languages to follow.
  
  

You can find out all about Train Layouts and its features on the Train Layouts page.

Train Layouts 2.4 requires iOS/iPadOS 17.6 or newer and is available as a free update on the App Store.

RailModeller Pro has been updated to version 6.7! This release adds predefined baseboards, the ability to print a defined area, and more ways to control the position of elements, along with other improvements. Highlights of this version include:

• Predefined Baseboards
  This update adds baseboards from MR Benchwork and modellplan BPS, organized by shape and size. You can now also save any user-defined baseboard as template for future re-use.
  
  
• Print Area
  Define a rectangular section and print only this area instead of the entire drawing canvas.
  
  
• Extended Positioning
  You can now position track elements by any reference point or track joint, as well as position images and baseboards by any reference point.
  
  
• Baseboard Improvements
  Baseboards can now have labels, support adjustable height and different border styles, and can be aligned and distributed as a group.

Other improvements in this update include

• Refined rails, track bases, and lighting in 3D view for a more realistic appearance
• Imported images are now stored more efficiently, resulting in smaller layout files
• JMRI export improvements
• The user guide has been updated

RailModeller Pro 6.7 runs natively on Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs and supports macOS Big Sur (11) or newer.
The update is available exclusively on the Mac App Store.
Existing installations of RailModeller Pro are updated automatically by the Software Update mechanism of macOS.

The update to RailModeller Pro 6.6 is now available.
This release adds new customization options and workflow improvements across layout and baseboard editing, label customization and 3D visualization. Highlights of the new version include:

• Enhanced Element Label Customization
  Control how element labels appear in your layouts with new styling options. Add background fills for better readability, apply outlines for contrast, rotate labels to align with angled tracks, and adjust height label positioning.
  
  
• Reorganized Menu Structure
  Finding the right command is now more intuitive with our streamlined menu organization. Layout-level operations like mirroring, auto-colorizing, and baseboard management have moved from the File menu into a dedicated Layout menu. Baseboard-specific commands including rotation, mirroring, ordering, and dimension display are now consolidated in a new Baseboard menu where you'd naturally expect to find them.
  
  
• Improved Part List and Search
  A refreshed Part List dialog now includes improved previews, a new alias column, and a contextual Add to Stock command. Part List CSV exports can now include header row and index column.
  The Find Elements feature now supports search specifically by name, alias, description, or library, and includes model scale filtering for more targeted results.
  
  
• Direct Height and Grade Entry
  A new Track Height/Grade Entry dialog lets you enter or edit height and gradient values directly, providing more precise control over elevation changes in your layout.
  
  
• Shrink to Fit with Configurable Margin
  Eliminate empty canvas space around your layout content. The enhanced Shrink to Fit with Margin command now lets you specify how much padding to preserve when resizing the canvas.
  
  
• Enhanced 3D View Controls
  New visibility toggles in the 3D Settings Inspector allow control of bumpers, tunnel portals, track marks, and baseboards. Additional improvements include better lighting, more texture options, and visual refinements for track elements.

Other improvements in this update include

• Release history now accessible from the Welcome window via the “What’s New” link
• CSV exports of the Stock can include header rows and additional columns
• Apply Default Color to Layer Elements function added to the Layer menu
• JMRI export now supports triple turnouts
• Enhanced file handling for better cleanup of temporary files
• Updated user guide

RailModeller Pro 6.6 runs natively on Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs and supports macOS Sierra (10.13) or newer.
The update is available exclusively on the Mac App Store.
Existing installations of RailModeller Pro are updated automatically by the Software Update mechanism of macOS.

Three video tutorials are now available to guide users through RailModeller Pro's key features, from initial setup to advanced layout techniques.

1. Getting Started with RailModeller Pro

• Drawing canvas basics and toolbar navigation
• Layout editing tools and graphical shape insertion
• Display modes including 3D view and zoom controls
• Library access, search functionality, and drag-and-drop track placement
• Direct link to "Railmodeller Pro Tutorial #1: Getting Started"

2. Working With Baseboards

• Creating baseboards using templates with dimension and color adjustments
• Baseboard layer management and modification tools
• Corner point editing and border segment adjustments
• Selection and movement techniques for layout planning
• Direct link to "Railmodeller Pro Tutorial #2: Working With Baseboards"

3. Using Layers

• Understanding default vs. active layers and element assignment
• Adding, duplicating, and copying layers for organization
• Locking, hiding, and managing drawing order
• Layer types, default settings, and preview functionality
• Direct link to "Railmodeller Pro Tutorial #3: Using Layers"

Each YouTube tutorial provides timestamped sections for easy navigation to specific topics.

The tutorials are freely available through our YouTube channel and serve as both an introduction for new users and self-help resources for existing customers exploring advanced features: The full RailModeller Pro Tutorials playlist on YouTube.

Additional guides are in the pipeline, arriving at the deliberate pace that comes with being a team of one.