The update to RailModeller Pro 6.5 is now shipping! New features of our track planning app for macOS include:
Mirror Layout Creating symmetric designs or alternative layout arrangements is now just a click away with our new mirror feature. Flip your entire layout horizontally or vertically while maintaining all connections and element properties. Perfect for exploring different room arrangements or creating matching segments for modular layouts.
One-Click 1:1 PDF Export Getting your layout printed professionally has never been easier. The new streamlined PDF export creates print-ready 1:1 scale documents in a single step. Simply export your layout and share the PDF directly with your print shop - no additional scaling or format adjustments needed.
Enhanced Visual Feedback Based on frequent user requests, we've significantly improved how tools preview their actions throughout the app. For example, the Colorize tool now shows you the selected fill color directly on the element under your cursor before you click, and when using the Delete tool, elements that would be removed are clearly highlighted.
Other improvements in this update include
Support for ultra-high-resolution image exports up to 25,000 pixels when saving as PSD, PNG, or other formats
Refined QuickFilter behavior showing remaining elements when the last filter is selected
Enhanced 3D view with improved track base rendering
Various minor bug fixes and cosmetic improvements
RailModeller Pro 6.5 runs natively on Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs and supports macOS Sierra (10.12) 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.
We're excited to announce that Train Layouts 2.0 is now available on the App Store, bringing the complete layout browsing experience to iPhone users. Previously an iPad-exclusive app, Train Layouts now runs universally on all iOS devices allowing you to access thousands of community-created model railroad designs right from your iPhone or iPad. Key features include:
Browse and download model train track plans Download Community Layouts in all common scales and sizes shared by fellow RailModeller Pro users to your device. Browse track plans by model scale, manufacturer, track system, or popularity.
Favor great track plans 'Like' layouts you find particularly nice and help other hobbyists to discover great layouts as they show up in the category of popular layouts (per community vote).
Create shopping lists for layouts You can view the shopping list and export it as text to the clipboard for further processing or printing in other apps.
Open your local RailModeller Pro layouts Access and view your local layouts from iCloud Drive directly on your device, with support for layer filtering and various track element styles.
You can find out all about Train Layouts and its features on the Train Layouts page, including a brief video guide of the app.
Train Layouts 2.0 requires iOS/iPadOS 15 or newer and is available as a free update on the App Store.
We're stepping into uncharted territory today by launching our very first podcast episode! And to make things even more interesting, we've generated this audio content with the help of AI technology from our user guide to RailModeller Pro.
This experimental podcast offers an exploration of the app's key features, including:
Central drawing canvas for creating and editing layouts
Library catalog of track pieces categorized by scale, type, and brand
Layer system for organizing the design
Baseboard assistant and customization tools
Track customization options
Multiple viewing options
Part list and inventory management
Advanced editing capabilities
As this is an AI-assisted production, we encourage listeners to approach it with a healthy dose of curiosity - and a large grain of salt. However, whether new to the app or a long-time user, listeners might still learn something they didn't know about RailModeller Pro.
Learn about RailModeller Pro 6.4 in this dedicated article. RailModeller Pro 6.4 requires macOS High Sierra (10.13) or newer and is a free update for users of the app.
RailModeller Pro is available exclusively on the Mac App Store. The macOS Software Update mechanism takes care of automatically updating the app, providing users with the latest versions.
We are pleased to announce the release of the second video tutorial in our new instructional series for RailModeller Pro for macOS. This tutorial, "Working With Baseboards," provides guidance on creating and managing baseboards.
What the Tutorial Covers:
Adding a new baseboard using the Baseboard Assistant
Adjusting dimensions and shapes of baseboards
The baseboard layer
Baseboard tools
Editing corner points and border segments
Watch the Tutorial Video on YouTube:
Future tutorials in this series will delve into advanced features and layout techniques. Access the full collection of RailModeller Pro tutorials: Tutorials Playlist
