For me, this was an extraordinary outcome since I had little expectation of successfully learning, much less enjoying, the software. As I experimented with the trial software, I became so engrossed that I quickly reached its limits. Additionally, AnyRail offers a free trial download that allows you to design a basic layout and engage in what rapidly becomes a very user-friendly experience. When you enter their website, you discover that you can read the manual which is well written and easy to understand – no software jargon. Most of the existing tools were just too fiddly and complicated.” A quote from their website reflected my perspective: “We developed AnyRail because we wanted track planning software that was both user-friendly and accurate. Then, I came across AnyRail (a track planning software by a small Dutch company, Modelspoor (translation: “model railways”). Much like my attitude about Digital Command Control, I’m looking for products that are reasonably intuitive and allow for ease of use so as to pursue my main objective – building and operating a layout. I looked at several track-planning software products but found them too complicated for my needs and level of skill. In designing my current layout, I wanted to move away from hand drawing track plans with all the attendant problems involved with making changes, edits, etc.
