Layout Design Category
A 3D track planning pakage. You can draw everything from the room you're in to the trains you are running. A Demo version is available for free download but you will be limited to 100 Objects and there will be no 'Save' facility.
Quote from their website
AnyRail™ is probably the easiest-to-use model railway design tool around. It's also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. Enjoy designing your layout - AnyRail ensures everything fits. AnyRail enables you to rocket through the planning phase, or tinker to your heart's content - you don't have to be a computer expert to produce successful designs.
There is a free download available and this allows you to build a layout of up to 60 pieces. 3D views are possible using this software.
SCARM stands for Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller – software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans.
Free precision track design for model railways by Martin Wynne. This is very different from layout design software as it is primarily a workshop tool for modellers who want to build their wn track.
For designing and drawing model railway layouts. A free trial version is available via the Downloads page.
A free CAD programme for designing model rail layouts
