SCARM is an excellent program for creating virtual railroad models and track plans. It has a wide range of tracks and objects to choose from and allows users to arrange and rotate items to create the perfect model. The 3D preview feature is a great way to get a good look at the model before exporting it as a BMP, JPG, or EMF file. It also provides HTML reports with details about the included parts. Overall, SCARM is a great tool for anyone looking to create virtual railroad models.
SCARM 1.9.4 was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. Commonly, this program's installer has the following filenames: scarm.exe and SIDE_ARM.exe etc.
SCARM lies within Photo & Graphics Tools, more precisely 3D Design. The actual developer of the software is Milen Peev. SCARM was developed to work on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or Windows 11 and is compatible with 32-bit systems. According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. The most popular versions among SCARM users are 1.7, 1.4 and 1.3.
From the developer:
SCARM means Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller – software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans.
With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan.
In SCARM you can use unlimited number* of tracks and objects from more than 190 libraries and instantly see your design in 3D preview with a single click.
You may want to check out more software, such as Poser, TurboCAD Deluxe or Autodesk DWF Writer, which might be related to SCARM.