Rocrail

November, 17th 2024 - Open Source

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Review by

Daniel Leblanc
Operating System

Windows 10 / Windows 11
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Author / Product

Rob Versluis / External Link

Rocrail is free software for controlling model trains for Windows PC operating systems. Rocrail assumes all responsibilities for controlling a model railroad and its accessories. Trains can be either manually controlled or completely controlled by the software in automatic mode. A mixed operation, i.e. controlling some trains manually and other trains in fully automatic mode are possible.

With Rocrail different applications for a model train control can be met:

Simply as a Dispatcher Panel for manually operating an analog or digital train
or continuous digital operations, semiautomatic, or based on schedules or Automatic as well as
control of car systems, ambient lighting systems (weather, time of day simulation), and other accessories

Various user interfaces to operate the tool are available:

Rocview - the traditional user interface, installed with the app
Rocweb - web client for all (also mobile) devices
andRoc - for all Android-based devices

Features and Highlights

The immediate reaction to feature requests or error reports, from the developing team
Exchange experiences in forum with direct contact to developers and users
Freely definable actions Actions, which are triggered by configurable events and associations
With the use of scripting XML-Scripts; realize any specific functions and logic operations
During operation, locomotives learn in each block Block Brake Timer the optimal braking curve
Support for all major operating systems: Linux, Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, and Raspberry Pi
Client/server concept with the integration of mobile handheld controllers
Rocweb a Browser-based client without any installation on any mobile devices and operating systems
Extensive support for common Command Stations, including DIY projects
Free choice of language of the graphical user interface (GUI). If necessary, these languages can be expanded
One can use as many independent and different command stations simultaneously as needed
Random route selection or automatic target search using drag & drop
Finder option Finder allows automatic searching of routes and "home" location for locomotives
Train-mass simulation to realize a load-dependent acceleration performance
Schedule operation with multifarious configuration dependencies and time models
Support of Modular layout by dividing the track layout across multiple plans and clients
Block/routes permissions by parameters such as era, train length, engine type, etc.
Priority and reservation system to avoid getting bogged down in random or automatic mode
Freely definable dynamic text output for the control of sound programs or external text displays
Weather simulation with real or model time support, for a broad range of different systems
Freely adjustable user defined symbols for the Layout themes, finished themes are available for many countries
Realistic switchboard function with start/finish button control
Fiddle-Yard-, Turntable- and Staging-Block- control
Support Car-System with specially optimized functions
Integrated Digital Direct Central Station DCC232