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North American Railroad Map 3 FAQ

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE Quick Start .pdf file online.

I purchased a download version of the program but my computer crashed. Can I download it again?

Yes. Email Ron Paludan and include your name and email address.

What is the name of the install file?

rrmap3_setup.exe

How do I tell if I have the latest version?

Select "Help", then "About" from the menu. The latest version has a copyright date of 2007 and will display "Version 3.x" under the title.

How many railroads are included?

Over 1200 current and past railroads listed!

I can't find the New Haven, Rock Island, etc., Where are these railroads?

Railroads are listed by their full names. For example, the "New Haven" is actually the New York, New Haven & Harford Railroad and the "Rock Island" is listed as the "Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway"

Why does the map show railroad on the Ocean/Harbor/River?

In a few places this happens due to inaccuracies in the river, lake or coastal boundry files and in the railroad map data. With the 1:2,000,000 resolution that these separate databases were created from, the exact position of these lines relative to each other does not always align properly. In a few cases on the Great Lakes, there are lines that show former railroad car-ferry operations.

Can I use a map created by the program in a publication or web site?

Yes, but please include credit to Railway Station Productions, LLC. We would also appreciate a link to our web site: Railwaystation.com

Does North American Railroad map show abandoned railroads?

Yes. However, the program generally does not show railroads that were abandoned prior to approximately the late 1970's. This is because these lines were not included in the USGS data.

What do the traffic density numbers mean?

Railroad freight traffic density is measured in millions of gross tons per mile per year (MGT). Here, it is displayed as a number from 0-7:

0 - less than 1 megaton, no traffic, unknown or abandoned
1 - 1.0 to 4.9 MGT
2 - 5.0 to 9.9 MGT
3 - 10.0 to 19.9 MGT
4 - 20.0 to 39.9 MGT
5 - 40.0 to 59.9 MGT
6 - 60.0 to 99.9 MGT
7 - Over 100 MGT

Where did you get the data?

Primary source of information was the USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics National Rail Network 1:2,000,000 from data compiled by then Federal Railroad Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Can I run the program off the CD?

No, you will need to install the program on your hard drive. Click here for detailed instructions in the Quick Start file.

How do I install the download version?

1. After your online purchase you will receive an email with the url for the download location and a password to that secret directory. After you get there, you will see the file in that directory called rrmap3_setup.exe. RIGHT CLICK ON TOP OF THAT FILE. (Make sure that you press the "Right" mouse button rather than the "Left".) YOu should see a menu pop-up next to your mouse cursor.

2. Select "Save Target AS..." and a "Save AS" dialog box will appear.

3. Select a folder to save the rrmap3_setup.exe into and make a note of the folder name so you can find it later.

4. After rrmap3_setup.exe is saved to your hard drive, doubleclick rrmap3_setup.exe on your hard drive to install NORTH AMERICAN RAILROAD MAP to your PC computer.

I spotted an error on the map, who do I notify?

Email error reports to: Ron Paludan

Disclaimer: This technical support page is provided as a courtesy service for users of U.S. Railroad Map software. Although we test our software thoroughly, we are not to be held responsible or liable for any action performed by user or any loss or inconvenience to users of our software. Do not use this software to operate any trains, nor trespass on railroad properties. Please obey all laws and safety precautions.

Disclaimer All information in this product is subject to change without notice. Railway Station Productions, LLC makes no representation that the information in this product is absolutely accurate or complete. The Railway Station Productions, LLC does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage caused by errors, omissions or inaccuracies in the product, whether such errors, omissions or inaccuracies result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Warning. Do not trespass on railroad lines or property or interfere with railroad equipment or commit any act which might endanger the safe operation of the railroad. Railway Station Productions, LLC is not associated in any way shape or form with any railroad company. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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