SCARM for Windows

Name: SCARM
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Milen Peev

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

SCARM is a freeware CAD tool for designing scaled model railroad layouts and track plans. Its intuitive interface and extensive track libraries make it accessible for hobbyists.

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Pros
- Freeware design tool for model railroads
- 160+ predefined track libraries
- Lightweight and intuitive user interface
- Instant 3D view capability
- Includes many useful functions and features
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: June 26, 2017

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 0.9.37

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements

OpenGL compatible graphics (for 3D Viewer)
Mouse or trackball is recommended

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Total Downloads: 6,231

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

4/5

2 User Votes

Doesn't work well under Wine :-(
gerrygggSeptember 8, 2013
Pros
Not that hard to use or learn. Allows sophisticated baseboard layouts, well beyond rectaganal.
Cons
While it installed using Wine on Linux, I guess the author was correct when he said there was no linux version. Had a fairly nice layout started and before I could save it the program locked up, requiring me to kill it. Will have to try on my laptop under Win8
Summary
Judgement is still pending until I see how well it works under its native windows.
Quick and easy, like notepad for track planning!
henrix72seAugust 19, 2012
Pros
Make quick layouts to check design and that it fits space available. No fuzz learning advanced methods. Just check the short video on the site and on you go .. When done or during work, you can check your design in 3D and zoom in/out, turn around in all angles.
Cons
If you are looking for a very advanced program this isn't it. But in my eyes that is an advantage ..
Summary
If you need to make quick layout plans without learning a lot about the program, this is for you.

Developer’s Description

By Milen Peev

Design model railroad layouts and track plans.

SCARM is freeware and easy to use CAD program for design of scaled model railroad layouts and creating of the corresponding track plans bu use of predefined list with 160+ track libraries . The program has lightweight and intuitive user interface, instant 3D view and many other useful functions and features.

SCARM for Windows

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