''Hornby Track Master'' is a software tool to design

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train tracks.

Gameplay

Hornby Track-Master is a birds eye 2D Planning tool, distinct from

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(HVR). HVRHVR And HVR2 stand for "Hornby Virtual Railway" versions 1 and 2. uses a 3D Planning Environment in which one can plan, build and test a layout. However, being released many years ago, it has fairly low quality graphics. Hornby Track-Master, on the other hand, also allows for the development of a shopping list for every thing needed to build a track, but it has no 3D whereas HVR does. Users select pieces of track from lists and place them where they wish. Track-Master uses birds-eye view to work. Track, platforms, turntables etc. can be added. Once completed the software develops a printable shopping list.A list of the parts needed for the layout designed by the user, including Hornby retail prices.

Hornby Track-Master (2011)

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releases the program Track-Master, a 2D planning environment, in 2011. The user can select pieces of track from given lists and place them where desired, using a bird's eye view to work. Platforms, turntables, etc. can also be added. Once the layout is complete, the software develops a printable shopping list. File:Hornby Track-Master Logo.jpg, Track-Master Logo

Gameplay

Hornby Track-Master (2011)

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