Runs on all 32bit microsoft windows systems beginning with windows 98. We want it to be usable to as many people as possible, so were building it in java to run anywhere, and were trying to make it independent of specific hardware systems. Model railroad computer control used to be very complicated. Only by using a computer more diverse and secure operation of a model railroad is possible. Using a computer to control my model railroad layout. A simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. Rocrail is free software for controlling model trains for linux, apple. We are pleased to announce that each of these excellent software packages provides full support for cti. Third party software cti model railroad computer control. For example, automatic block control avoids collisions and you control which train is driving manually or fully automatically according to a selected route. Modern software techniques make it possible to run the program on all major computer operating systems such as windows, macos and linux.
Our cpnode system is an updated, completely open, layout control system based on the popular and proven cmri system introduced by dr. Catalog our product line, price list, and ordering information. Control your miniature trains and efficiently manage the railroad from the comfort of your computer with the help of this userfriendly application whats new in itrain 5. The jmri project is building tools for model railroad computer control. Ctis powerful, userfriendly software makes it easy to control every aspect of your model railroad from your pc. Computer control jmri is a program that allows you to connect your dcc system to your computer. That will get you started with the control and sensing features of the system. It can control 4 different ac or dc devices and can monitor 4 sensors, including ir, photocell, magnetic and currentdetection sensors. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. Manufacturers of the highest quality dcc decoders and control systems for model railroads. Simple and effective operation with the latest windows interfaces. Control software an overview of our model railroad control software. Traincontroller is the worldclass software for controlling model railroads with a computer. Reliable and fast processing based on unique traintelligence technology, which allows for reliable processing of up to commands per second.
Dcc support integrated support for nmra standard digital command control. Xtrackcad is a cad program for designing model railroad layouts. Sandy has over 230 feet of track, all controlled using his home computer. This is a victory for jmri and opensource software in general. Mrcs is your home for open source electronics for model railroad operations. Introduction layout control for windows, macos and linux.
Our interactive control panel puts you in charge at a centralized traffic control center. Digital model railway control systems are often connected with an external computer where special software for controlling the train. It requires separate purchase of an interface module like a digitrax pr4 if youre using loconet for connections, or nce223 if youre using the nce system. Welcome to train control systems train control systems.