newport_rod Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 We’ve have operated our layouts (e.g. Hazlehurst) for a few years now with SSI (with Lenz equipment) but find it a bit cumbersome and rather unreliable. So we’re looking to see what alternative PC software there might be around. This is what we want: Display panel showing track layout, turnouts and signals and their positions. Allow manual operation of turnouts and signals. Record and execute a sequence of route settings (setting both turnouts and signals) while still allowing for manual operation. Operate with Windows. We don’t require automated operation or any train operation. Nice-to-have: Interlocking. Any suggestions? Cheers Rod Oops - I meant Turnout and Signal setting in the title! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Have a look here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/28884-using-railroad-and-co-for-british-signalling-pas-deux/ That should do what you want. HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Have a look at Rocrail it's free Rocrail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky W Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 We've recently been shown the new Hornby Railmaster - would appear to do much of what you require. I was very impressed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 20, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2011 We've recently been shown the new Hornby Railmaster - would appear to do much of what you require. I was very impressed! Only works with Hornby Elite. Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky W Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Only works with Hornby Elite. Keith For the present..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted May 23, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2011 For the present..... On what basis do you make that comment? Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Try Rocrail and JMRI panel pro first as they are both free. Both have software for iphones and android mobiles too which might also be of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevindickerson Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 JMRI will do all that you are asking for, shortly it will have support for prototypical UK Signal Logic, with a little while after that Entry/Exit style route setting and interlocking. We have used a similar system with JMRI on our exhibition layout Orwell St Johns, http://www.orwell-st-johns.co.uk/ Regards Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks to everybody for their responses so far. Interesting that no one has leapt to the defence of of SSI!. We've done some initial trials with JMRI/PanelPro and the signs are encouraging so far. I'll update as we learn more. Regards Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks to everybody for their responses so far. Interesting that no one has leapt to the defence of of SSI!. We've done some initial trials with JMRI/PanelPro and the signs are encouraging so far. I'll update as we learn more. Regards Rod RailRoad is (or at least was, the competitors may have caught up) far better if you want it to be realistic, the panel on Widnes implements more or less everything the prototype would for the same aituation, it works as an NX panel. I can tell you more if you are interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport_rod Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 RailRoad is (or at least was, the competitors may have caught up) far better if you want it to be realistic, the panel on Widnes implements more or less everything the prototype would for the same aituation, it works as an NX panel. I can tell you more if you are interested. That sounds interesting Dave and I remember the signal in the MRJ. It obviously replicates modern signalling styles. How would it be for a semaphore signalled layout ca 1955 - I'm thinking of our forthcoming Little Mill layout? Regards Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted May 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2011 That sounds interesting Dave and I remember the signal in the MRJ. It obviously replicates modern signalling styles. How would it be for a semaphore signalled layout ca 1955 - I'm thinking of our forthcoming Little Mill layout? Regards Rod It can implement all the interlocking without a problem, I have used point symbols on end to simulate levers, basic but it works, it would be possible to draw some slightly better ones if you are good at pictures, I did a little demo for John Brighton's Millhouses (for him) which copied the prototype locking, easy peasy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelcliffe Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 RailRoad is (or at least was, the competitors may have caught up) far better if you want it to be realistic, the panel on Widnes implements more or less everything the prototype would for the same aituation, it works as an NX panel. I can tell you more if you are interested. The limits with JMRI are the skill attention to detail of the panel builder. In the right hands it can be very accurate; eg Orwell St John's with entry-exit operation, etc.. I'm sure there are several products which can achieve decent signal/turnout panels. - Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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