Hi, New here and  no doubt have lots of questions 
But for now I would like to know your thoughts on the various CAD programmes that are available, which in your experience shows to :-

Be user freindly
Be better in presentation of graphics ect.
Has the best `library`of track-structures-scenery ect.
Is `Fast Tracks` friendly

Appreciate all replies.

TIA

Glyndwr

Are you wanting to make stuff for train sim's? Or are you just wanting to draw these models?
Dusten

Dusten...I want to use CAD to design a layout  and structures  for an On30  layout.

Glyndwr

Hmmm...Cad you say?  I use a pencil and graph paper LOL! 

I think the programs available are all about the same but if you can run Cadrail I expect it will do just fine for you.  Remember though, maps are not reality.  I have found that no matter how well planned out, how well drawn (by hand or computer) there is always a glitch somewhere or a "oh, I never thought of that" moment when reality hits the pike!

I have been using CADRail for a number of years.  You can find more information at:

http://sandiasoftware.com/

The HO Scale club. AMRE, part of TTM, where I am a member of the large scale club, also uses it.

It has library's of standard track items, and if they do not have what you want you can create your own.  I has a 'Run Rail' that allows you to 'test drive' you layout to see if it is what you want.

You can print out your plan in various sizes, I have a printer that will print on paper up to 13 x 19, but use 11 x 17 most of the time.  I use a different color of track for each main line and yard area.

It will do '3D' to allow you to look at the layout also.

Also try www.turbosquid.com. This is where I got my 3D-GMax.
Dusten