$1.99

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Released
February 20, 2014
Updated
December 13, 2025

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Design and plan your model railroad tracks with ease. This app allows you to create custom layouts, modify track segments, and adjust curves to your specifications. Unleash your creativity and build intricate routes with intuitive touch controls.

✓Plan model railroad tracks
✓Create custom track lines
✓Modify track segments (orient, stretch, shrink)
✓Adjust curve width, angle, and radius
✓Determine track altitude
✓Intuitive touch controls
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What users say about TrainDesign

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What's New in TrainDesign

2.11

December 13, 2025

update to ios version 26

User reviews

Planungssoftware

Planungssoftware für iOS ist selten. Nach einer gewissen Einarbeitungszeit kommt man gut zurecht und kann seine Anlage planen.

Very poor app

Don’t waste your money

Worked well at first, now seems to be overdue for updates

This was initially pretty easy to use. I liked that, if a particular track was not available, you could add it. Granted, you were inputing each track piece one at a time, but it was rather easy, despite being time consuming. Designing a 3D plan was a bit tricky, and the track loops didnkt quite connect, but it was close enough to help me figure out what track to order.

Now, about 2 years later, I want to design a new layout. Unfortunately, it seems the app doesn’t respond as well, and there hasn’t been an update in quite a while. I’m trying to design a small layout for a fixed dimension piece of remnant plywood, and I’m having difficulty even setting the boundary dimensions, let alone start the track design.

I hope the developers haven’t moved on, and will update the app soon.
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Does not work on iPad Air

Downloaded and selected peco n guage code 80 track. 1st track selects but then app locked up . Tried several times but same result

Speicherprobleme

Wenn man ein bestehendes Layout ändert, den Namen ändert und speichert, ist diese vorhanden. Das ursprüngliche jedoch verschwunden. Verschiedene Versionen lassen sich somit nicht speichern. Man muss jede von null beginnen. Das Programm ist eigentlich nicht schlecht aber so völlig nutzlos.

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

App locks up after selecting first track

Bug

Saving changes to existing layouts results in original disappearing

Bug

Cannot move selected track

Bug

Rotate icon greys out after one rotation

Bug

App crashes on load

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Editor does not work, cannot rotate pieces

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Cannot place track where desired

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Small graphics on black background make components hard to see

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Zooming is sketchy, losing track

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Cannot switch red dot to continue with different track

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Pinch gesture sends track work out of view, becomes unselectable

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Turntable not available as shown in demo

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App keeps freezing

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Switches are not calibrated correctly

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Layout limited to about 5’ X 5’ for movement

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Zooming in/out is problematic outside the 5x5 zone

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Flex track shaping is difficult

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Simple oval has misaligned track pieces

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Requested Features

11 requests

Add more track libraries (e.g., Rokuhan Z, Hornby, Lionel Fastrack, Realtrax, Fleishmann profi ho)

Feature

Improve track connection and alignment

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Fix rotation and movement issues for track pieces

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Add a 'save as' function for layouts

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Include inch/feet measurement options

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Add a tutorial or help screens

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Allow using track from multiple manufacturers in one plan

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Add models of coaches to visualize train appearance on curves

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Improve zooming and panning functionality

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Add print function for plans and parts lists

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Support for Mac

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FAQ

What is TrainDesign used for?

TrainDesign is an application designed to help users plan and create model railroad track layouts. It provides tools to draw lines, modify track segments, and adjust curves, allowing for creative and detailed design of model train routes.

What are the key features of TrainDesign?

Key features include the ability to create lines of any kind, choose track types, orient and modify track segments, adjust curve parameters like width, angle, and radius, and determine track altitude. It emphasizes ease of use with intuitive touch controls for editing.

Is TrainDesign free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, TrainDesign is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

Who would benefit from using TrainDesign?

This app is ideal for model railroad hobbyists and enthusiasts who want a digital tool to design and visualize their track layouts before or during construction. It caters to both beginners and experienced modelers looking for a versatile planning solution.