Observed arrival · 2026-10-13
Model Rail Sim: a browser railroad with switching puzzles
A browser-based model railroad simulator for driving trains, solving switching puzzles, and designing track layouts.
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$Paid
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Model railroaders planning or operating layouts
- Worth noticing
- The layout editor lists 31 track systems and shows polarity, feeders, insulated joiners, and power routing.
Field notes
The described controls include locomotive selection, direction and speed, point operation, macros, consists, braking, and emergency stop. The page also says trains accelerate and coast, and that rough couplings count against a run. Layout files are described as usable for playable layouts, with N, H0, and other scales mentioned.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
○OpenPublic substance visible
⊠LoginAccess appeared gated
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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