Offline by default, live only when staff unlocks a saved command-station profile.
Shop presetsFeatures
From basic throttle control to full layout automation — LocoLink has everything a model railroader needs.
For shop demos and home layouts, LocoLink makes compatibility easy to understand: direct where possible, bridge-ready where hardware requires it, and always honest about closed or roadmap-only systems.
Every system gets a clear status, so customers immediately know whether they can connect directly, need a bridge, or are looking at a roadmap item.
The same app speaks the railway languages that shops and serious layouts already use, with connection tests before a preset is saved for the store demo.
Store Demo Mode keeps hardware commands blocked until staff explicitly select a command-station profile and enable live layout control.
These are the workflows people ask for when they compare LocoLink with traditional control software: a safe demo, Digital Twin tests, clean imports, traceable project links and support that can be shared in one package.
Pick the built-in demo or save a shop preset with layout, command station and starting state.
Run Digital Twin route, sensor and recovery checks before customers or live hardware touch the layout.
Reset after every customer, replay what happened, or export one support package when staff needs help.
Offline by default, live only when staff unlocks a saved command-station profile.
Shop presetsBuild shop and home plans with Märklin C, PIKO A, Kato Unitrack or generic pieces, then let Rail Geometry Doctor check open connectors, overlaps, mixed systems and a copyable article list.
Real rail partsShare a local QR link so customers or club operators can view the layout, then unlock driving, routes, turnouts and emergency stop with an operator code.
QR web throttleRun virtual train timelines with route reservations, fake sensor edges, fault drills, log replay and power-loss recovery before anything touches the rails.
Runtime simulatorAfter a crash, emergency stop or power loss, confirm blocks, clear sensors, cancel warrants and unlock routes deliberately.
Guided restartSee which routes, schedules, panels, macros and blocks still reference an item before editing.
No mystery linksCheck imported iTrain, Rocrail and Z21 data for missing locos, turnouts, sensors and route links.
Migration checksGroup waybills into operating sessions with readiness checks, a car roster, shareable crew packet and tick-off pickups and set-outs per industry track.
Manifest + roster + switch listKeep programming safe with CV readiness, address checks and command-station status.
Safer setupShow Z21, CS3, ECoS, YaMoRC, NCE, DCC-EX, BiDiB, LocoNet and bridge paths clearly.
45+ systemsRun safe native probes, lint and export myAutomation.h in EXRAIL Workbench, inspect HAL/VPIN devices and execute guarded runtime actions from one support-ready panel.
Workbench + HALIssue train authority, watch block conflicts, reserve paths and copy a crew briefing from one live dispatcher view.
Warrants + CTCBlocks and turnouts keep separate holds for dispatcher warrants, automatic routes and manual paths, so one release cannot unlock another active authority.
Safe release logicReconstruct rides, command-station I/O, diagnostics and maintenance signals in one timeline.
Cause timelineBundle project snapshot, connection status and logs for support without scattered screenshots.
One support fileLocoLink turns setup, demos, imports and support into visible workflows, so shops and layout builders can explain what is happening instead of hunting through scattered dialogs.
Where Used shows route, schedule, block, panel and macro references before an address, turnout, loco or sensor is edited.
Import Doctor and Decoder Safety Doctor catch missing links, risky addresses and programming readiness before they become demo-room problems.
The physical track library stores Märklin C, PIKO A and Kato Unitrack article references on switchboard elements, snaps the next piece to open connectors and runs Rail Geometry Doctor before staff hand a preset or shopping list to a customer.
Store Demo Cockpit restores a saved shop preset, keeps hardware offline by default and only goes live after staff select the command-station profile.
Digital Twin Lab runs a virtual train through the selected route, records simulator steps, injects stuck-sensor drills and replays prior runs; Recovery Wizard turns crash and power-loss state into deliberate block, sensor, warrant and route actions.
The Dispatcher / CTC desk shows draft, issued and active warrants, highlights block conflicts and reserves the selected path before a demo train is released. Reference-counted holds keep dispatcher, automatic and manual reservations separated during demos.
Operating sessions turn waybills into crew packets with readiness warnings, wagon rosters, manifests and location-based switch lists, so crews know exactly which cars to pick up, set out, hold or deliver.
Event Replay, DCC-EX Power Suite and the diagnostics package reconstruct rides, EXRAIL Workbench lint/export status, HAL/VPIN state, hardware I/O, maintenance signals and app diagnostics in one shareable support context.
Compare versions
See exactly what's included in every version — from the free trial to the full Pro suite.
| Feature | LocoLink+ | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (iOS) | ||
| Monthly | €4.99/mo | €6.99/mo |
| Annual | €44.99/yr | €64.99/yr |
| Lifetime | €179.99 | €279.99 |
| Locomotive Control | ||
| Locomotives | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Speed steps (14/28/128) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Function buttons F0–F31 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decoder function presets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side-by-side multi-throttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consist / multi-traction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turnouts & Signals | ||
| Turnouts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Signals | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Routes & Macros | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Controls & Programming | ||
| Driver's cab interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game controller (PS/Xbox) | ✓ | ✓ |
| CV programming (track + POM) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed table editor (CV67–94) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Siri voice control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sync & Stats | ||
| Macros & shuttle service | ✓ | ✓ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statistics & maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Command Stations | ||
| Roco/Fleischmann Z21 | ✓ | ✓ |
| NCE / North Coast Engineering | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESU ECoS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Märklin CS2/CS3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| DCC-EX | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple stations simultaneously | — | ✓ |
| Pro — Layout Control | ||
| Track plan editor | — | ✓ |
| Block control with occupancy | — | ✓ |
| Automatic driving | — | ✓ |
| Timetable & model clock | — | ✓ |
| Trains & wagons management | — | ✓ |
| Turntable & traverser | — | ✓ |
| LocoLink Server (multi-user) | — | ✓ |
| Speed calibration | — | ✓ |
| Feature | LocoLink+ | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (macOS) | ||
| Monthly | €6.99/mo | €9.99/mo |
| Annual | €59.99/yr | €79.99/yr |
| Lifetime | €239.99 | €359.99 |
| Locomotive Control | ||
| Locomotives | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Turnouts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Signals | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Consist / multi-traction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Function buttons F0–F31 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decoder function presets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controls & Programming | ||
| CV programming (track & POM) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game controller (PS/Xbox) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Siri voice control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Macros & shuttle service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-window workspace | ✓ | ✓ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Statistics & maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Command Stations | ||
| Z21 / NCE / ECoS / CS3 / DCC-EX | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple stations simultaneously | — | ✓ |
| Pro — Layout Control | ||
| Track plan editor with live feedback | — | ✓ |
| Block control with occupancy | — | ✓ |
| Automatic driving with S-curve | — | ✓ |
| Timetable & model clock | — | ✓ |
| Trains & wagons management | — | ✓ |
| Turntable & traverser | — | ✓ |
| LocoLink Server (multi-user) | — | ✓ |
| Loco import from command station | — | ✓ |
Detailed features
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Full DCC locomotive control with a smooth, responsive interface. From simple driving to advanced consist management — everything at your fingertips.
A beautiful, immersive throttle view that puts you in the driver's seat with analog gauges, brake levers, and real-time telemetry.
Full control over your turnouts and signals with real-time state visualization and support for German signal systems.
Automate your layout with one-click routes, multi-step macros, shuttle services, and timed sequences.
Program your decoders directly from the app — on the programming track or on the main line (POM), with reusable presets for advanced function workflows.
Connect your PlayStation or Xbox controller for a hands-on driving experience with analog throttle control.
Track every detail of your model railroad operation with ride logs, session summaries, and maintenance scheduling.
Control your layout with your voice using Siri Shortcuts integration.
Connect to 30+ digital command stations. Built for Z21 and NCE, ready for the world.
Seamless sync across all your Apple devices. Set up on one device, available everywhere.
Why LocoLink
See how LocoLink compares to traditional model train software on the things that matter most.
Other software charges per layout or per PC. LocoLink gives you unlimited projects across all your devices — even in the free version. No extra fees, no restrictions.
Connect multiple Z21s, ECoS, CS3, or DCC-EX stations at once. Other apps charge per extra station — LocoLink Pro includes unlimited connections, no add-on fees.
Select your country and signal type — LocoLink auto-configures all DCC addresses and aspect mappings. Dutch NS main, combination and advance signals reserve 3 static outputs: red, green and yellow.
Running G-scale or large layouts? LocoLink auto-adjusts booster limits for your scale — up to 10A / 24V for G-scale. Real-time voltage, current, and temperature monitoring per booster.
Not a Java app, not a web wrapper. LocoLink is a 100% native SwiftUI app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac — with iCloud sync, Siri, game controller support, and instant performance.
One subscription works across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Use it on your iPhone at the layout, your iPad for the switchboard, and your Mac for programming — no extra licenses needed.