About
Traxeditor is a powerful and entirely free web-based platform designed for model railroad hobbyists who want to plan, design, and share their train layouts digitally. Supporting over 100 track programs from renowned manufacturers such as Märklin, Fleischmann, Peco, and Tillig, it accommodates all major scales including Z, N, TT, and H0, making it one of the most versatile track planning tools available. The platform offers a highly intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to move and link track elements, rotate switches, and bend flexible track with minimal effort — no complex menus or excessive clicks required. Beyond basic track layout, Traxeditor provides landscape sculpting tools for painting mountains, rivers, and fields, as well as support for adding buildings and custom scenery objects to bring layouts to life. A built-in viewer lets users embed their completed track plans directly into personal websites or model railway forums, allowing readers to interactively scroll and zoom through the design. The platform also supports satellite and aerial photography as design backgrounds, enabling true-to-prototype modeling. An active community forum allows users to share projects, seek advice, and contribute custom scenery objects. A next-generation version, TRAX3D, is currently in early development, promising a full-featured 3D editing experience. Traxeditor is developed by Ngongo B, a Dutch company, and is committed to remaining 100% free forever.
Key Features
- 100+ Track Library Support: Compatible with over 100 track programs from leading manufacturers including Märklin, Fleischmann, Peco, and Tillig across all major scales (Z, N, TT, H0).
- Intuitive Track Layout Editor: Drag, link, and rotate track elements and switches with ease. Bend flexible track without navigating complex menus or repetitive clicks.
- Landscape & Scenery Creation: Use paintbrush and sculpting tools to design mountains, rivers, and fields. Add buildings and custom scenery objects to bring your layout to life.
- Embeddable Layout Viewer: Share your finished track plans by embedding them on websites or forums, allowing others to interactively scroll and zoom through your design.
- Community Sharing & Forum: Join an active community of model railroad fans to share projects, exchange advice, and download or upload custom scenery objects.
Use Cases
- Designing and planning a home model railroad layout before purchasing physical track components.
- Visualizing complex track configurations across different scales and manufacturer systems.
- Creating and sharing model railroad layouts with the online hobbyist community via embedded viewers.
- Using satellite or aerial photography as a background to model track plans based on real-world prototypes.
- Sculpting and painting virtual landscapes including mountains, rivers, and fields to accompany a model railroad design.
Pros
- Completely Free Forever: Traxeditor is 100% free with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers, making it accessible to all hobbyists.
- Broad Manufacturer Compatibility: Supports 100+ track libraries from top brands, covering virtually every scale and track system used by model railroad enthusiasts worldwide.
- No Installation Required: Fully web-based, Traxeditor works in any modern browser without downloading or installing any software.
- Active Community: An engaged forum and project showcase allow users to learn from others, share their work, and contribute custom scenery content.
Cons
- Not an AI Tool: Traxeditor does not incorporate AI or machine learning features — all design decisions are manual and user-driven.
- 3D Mode Still in Early Development: The upcoming TRAX3D version is in a very early stage and lacks the full feature set of the current 2D editor.
- Niche Use Case: Designed exclusively for model railroad planning, limiting its utility to a specific hobbyist audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Traxeditor really free?
Yes, Traxeditor is 100% free and the developers have stated it will remain free forever. There are no premium plans or paid upgrades.
What track manufacturers does Traxeditor support?
Traxeditor supports over 100 track libraries from manufacturers including Märklin, Fleischmann, Peco, and Tillig, covering scales like Z, N, TT, and H0.
Can I share my layout with others?
Yes. You can embed your track plan using the TRAX viewer on your own website or in posts on model railway forums, allowing viewers to scroll and zoom interactively.
What is TRAX3D?
TRAX3D is the next generation version of Traxeditor currently in early development. It will offer a full 3D editing environment for model railroad layout planning, available at trax3d.com.
Do I need to install anything to use Traxeditor?
No. Traxeditor is entirely web-based and works in any modern browser on any device — no download or installation is required.
