Observed arrival · 2026-10-31
Pike Planner: model-railroad layouts before the first purchase
A free browser-based planner for arranging model railroad track with real manufacturer parts and checking how a layout fits.
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- Model railroaders planning a layout before buying track
- Worth noticing
- Its catalog spans Atlas, Kato, Peco, Lionel and others across six scales; the homepage says plans stay on the user’s device.
Field notes
The homepage lists track from multiple manufacturers, including Atlas, Kato, Peco, Lionel, Märklin and LGB, across six scales. It says the planner can account for pieces already owned and rank layouts by what remains to buy. Advertised outputs include route profiles, a shopping list and full-size templates designed to print on home paper.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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