Additional Information
Innovative Model Railroad Control System for your macOS
| Latest Version | Rocrail |
| Requirements |
macOS 10.12 Sierra or later |
| Updated | June 25, 2023 |
| Author | Rob Versluis |
| Category | Developer Tools |
| License | Open Source |
| Language | English |
| Download | 47 |
Overview
Rocrail for Mac is free software for controlling model trains for macOS operating systems. Rocrail for macOS 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:
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 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
