With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams – just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Apps similar to XTrackCAD include SCARM, which has a free version. Other options are TRAX3D, TrainCad, Empire Express and RailModeller. In total there are six apps like XTrackCAD for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Chrome OS.
With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams – just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan.
TRAX3D is the latest version of the free, web-based layout planning software for model railroads. Draw your dream layout, save it, and easily share your creation with fellow model railroaders.



TrainCad is a freeware Microsoft Windows program for designing model railroad layouts using standard tracks. Track libraries are available for Märklin metal, C and plastic-tracks in H0, Z and Spur 1, Roco/Trix H0, N track, Atlas N, GarGrave and others.



Empire Express harnesses the ease of use and power of the Macintosh so you can quickly, easily, and accurately design your model railroad empire.

RailModeller Express is a free application for creating small model railroad layouts. Its key features include:




Cadrail is a powerful CAD program with many different railroad design tools. You can create track plans of any size and shape. There are easy to use drag and drop tools that allow you to snap track sections together end-to-end and align them automatically.

