SCARM
by Milen Peev
SCARM is a free software for easy and accurate design of model railroad track plans and railroad layouts.
SCARM (Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller) is a free software for simplified design of scaled railway layouts and creation of railroad model track plans. It combines easy to use interface, flexibility, scalability and accuracy of the design with the power of a full-featured graphics editor.
• User-friendly interface designed for efficient and simple work with the program.
• Support for many scale sizes and types, including Z, N, HO, O, S, TT, H0e, H0m, and more.
• Creation of any kind of track geometry with the help of a set of drawing tools – straight, curved, sloped, switches and crossings.
• Easy and fast creation of complex track shapes using multiple drag-and-drop operations.
• Automatic calculation of the track length and angles between the track segments.
• Support for various types of track elements – turnouts, crossings, bridges and tunnels, etc.
• Automatically generated track labels and track numbers.
• Support for multiple layers, allowing to create multi-level layouts.
• Support for various types of objects – buildings, trees, rocks, etc.
• Advanced 3D preview of the layout.
• Export of the layouts to various image formats and vector formats.
• Export of the layout to printable PDF and SVG documents.
• Printing of the layouts in various sizes and formats.
• Creation of custom libraries of track elements and objects.
• Support for multiple languages.
• Free updates and technical support.
SCARM allows users to easily design and plan model railroad and slot car track layouts with detailed 3D preview.Features:
• User-friendly interface designed for efficient and simple work with the program.
• Support for many scale sizes and types, including Z, N, HO, O, S, TT, H0e, H0m, and more.
• Creation of any kind of track geometry with the help of a set of drawing tools – straight, curved, sloped, switches and crossings.
• Easy and fast creation of complex track shapes using multiple drag-and-drop operations.
• Automatic calculation of the track length and angles between the track segments.
• Support for various types of track elements – turnouts, crossings, bridges and tunnels, etc.
• Automatically generated track labels and track numbers.
• Support for multiple layers, allowing to create multi-level layouts.
• Support for various types of objects – buildings, trees, rocks, etc.
• Advanced 3D preview of the layout.
• Export of the layouts to various image formats and vector formats.
• Export of the layout to printable PDF and SVG documents.
• Printing of the layouts in various sizes and formats.
• Creation of custom libraries of track elements and objects.
• Support for multiple languages.
• Free updates and technical support.
SCARM (Simple Computer-Aided Railway Modeller) is a free software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans. To run SCARM, your computer should meet the following minimum technical requirements:
• Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or later;
• Processor: at least Intel Celeron or AMD Athlon processor 1.2 GHz;
• Memory: 512 MB RAM;
• Hard Disk Space: at least 15 MB free space;
• Video Card: any video card with OpenGL support;
• Internet connection: required for program updates and Rail Data Exchange.
• Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or later;
• Processor: at least Intel Celeron or AMD Athlon processor 1.2 GHz;
• Memory: 512 MB RAM;
• Hard Disk Space: at least 15 MB free space;
• Video Card: any video card with OpenGL support;
• Internet connection: required for program updates and Rail Data Exchange.
PROS
Intuitive interface for creating highly detailed model train layouts.
Supports a wide variety of train models and layout elements.
Produces highly detailed 3D visualizations of your train layout designs.
Supports a wide variety of train models and layout elements.
Produces highly detailed 3D visualizations of your train layout designs.
CONS
Limited features in the free version.
Requires significant learning curve for beginners.
Lacks advanced customizability options.
Requires significant learning curve for beginners.
Lacks advanced customizability options.
Ruaridh Q********i
SCARM is a fantastic software for creating model railway plans. It is easy to use with a friendly user interface. The software is capable of rendering realistic 3D layouts and provides a wide range of track libraries. The library includes tracks from a range of manufacturers, from well-known brands to lesser-known brands. The tutorials are helpful and the online support is excellent. I have been using SCARM for several years and I am always impressed with its reliability and flexibility. It is a great tool for creating layouts for model railways.
Harry R.
I've been using SCARM for a few weeks now and i'm really impressed with it's ease of use and the amount of features it offers - it's defintely an invaluable tool for model railway enthusiasts!
Oscar J.
SCARM is a modeling software that enables users to design and plan model train layouts. This software offers a variety of features, including a large library of objects, automatic track routing, 3D viewing, and the ability to generate a list of required materials. Users can also import and export their designs in various formats.
Joseph
Incredibly useful for designing model railroads.
Noah
Intuitive, versatile model railroad design.
Alexander
Easy to use for planning model train track layouts.
Leon
Weird shapes, frustrating controls, but useful for train layouts.
