Question 1

Is PanicOnRails free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, PanicOnRails is 100% free and open source under the MIT license. No ads, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Free forever.

Question 2

Does PanicOnRails work on mobile?

Accepted Answer

PanicOnRails is designed desktop-first for precision track placement. It works on tablets, but mobile phones are not recommended due to screen size limitations.

Question 3

Can I save and share my train layouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Layouts are automatically saved to your browser's local storage. You can also export layouts as JSON files for sharing or backup. Others can import the JSON files into their instance of PanicOnRails.

Question 4

What track types are available in PanicOnRails?

Accepted Answer

Currently focused on Kato N-Scale including straight tracks (various lengths), curved tracks (various radii), switches/turnouts, and crossings. More track types are planned for future releases.

Question 5

Is my data private in PanicOnRails?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data stays in your browser. PanicOnRails does not send your layouts to any server. Your designs are stored locally on your device.