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.
All 45+ command stations and connection paths listed in the setup wizard are fully supported. The exact model and interface determine whether setup uses LAN, USB, serial, bus or a supported gateway.
Every listed system is fully supported. LocoLink shows the exact direct, interface or gateway connection route needed for that hardware.
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.
Demo, import, simulation and support in one visual workflow. Built around the friction people actually feel in layout software.
Shop layout, command station and start state.
Digital Twin checks routes, sensors and recovery.
Clean after every customer, or share one support pack.
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. Draw a recognizable layout with the rail pieces the shop actually sells.
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. Give operators permission without losing the safety picture.
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. It runs a virtual train through the selected route before staff go live.
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. Run freight sessions without paper chaos.
Manifest + roster + switch listKeep programming safe with CV readiness, address checks and connection-route checks.
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. Reference-counted holds keep dispatcher, automatic and manual reservations separated during demos.
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 fileThe heavy tools become visual workflows: import, test, release live control and package support without walls of text.
Routes, macros and blocks light up before edits.
Missing loc, address or sensor? Check first.
Article numbers stay attached to the track plan; the store runbook runs Rail Geometry Doctor before staff hand a preset or shopping list to a customer.
Customers test without risking the shop project.
A virtual train proves the route first.
Paths and blocks stay visibly reserved.
Manifest, roster and switch list in one flow.
Logs and events are ready to share.
Product database support
Choose brand, series and model. LocoLink creates the right fields and keeps the source attached.
Source, bus and address range are ready before you go live.
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 / ECoS / DCC-EX / NCE / CS3 fully supported | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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.
Review 45+ fully supported command stations and connection paths, including Z21, ECoS, DCC-EX, NCE and Märklin CS3.
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 on paid plans. No extra fees, no per-layout 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.