2.0 Every feature, every screen

Everything you need. Nothing in your way.

Drive, draw your track plan, automate, program decoders and share the layout with friends. One LocoLink on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android.

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New LocoLink 2.0.9

Fresh from the workshop. Straight onto your layout.

A new track plan overview, a new cab, baseboards, wiring help and a much smoother switch from Rocrail, Koploper and iTrain.

Track plan · Overview

Your layout and your trains. In one view.

The track plan on top, every train below it with speed, block and ride, and a throttle beside it. Just like you know it from iTrain.

A tab for every plan, in its own colourLive mini mapHide plans while driving
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LocoLink Overview on Windows: the track plan with four trains below it and a throttle beside itLocoLink Overview on Windows: the track plan with four trains below it and a throttle beside it
Drive

The new cab.

A large speedometer, a wide throttle lever and every function on one screen. On Windows and Linux.

The new LocoLink cab: a large speedometer, a wide throttle lever and the function buttons
Baseboards

Take a board out. Slide it back in.

Split your plan into baseboards. Take one out and the rest keeps working: neighbouring blocks connect and routes over it rest.

The track plan split into three baseboardsThe track plan split into three baseboardsThe middle baseboard taken out of the track planThe middle baseboard taken out of the track plan
A model railway in the LocoLink 3D view: two main lines, a station, a town, a depot and two bridges over a river
3D

Your layout in 3D. Live.

Draw your plan once and walk around it in 3D. Occupied blocks and set routes light up, and you switch turnouts and signals right there.

Real render from the app
Wiring help

Every reversing loop, found.

LocoLink finds reversing loops and shows gaps and track feeds on your plan, before you pick up the soldering iron.

Wiring help on the track plan: the reversing loop with its gaps and the track feedWiring help on the track plan: the reversing loop with its gaps and the track feed
Print

Print at full size.

A parts list, a PDF, and plans with real dimensions printed 1:1 as a building template.

Printing a track plan in LocoLink, with paper size, scale and a previewPrinting a track plan in LocoLink, with paper size, scale and a preview
Switch to LocoLink

Bring your layout along.

Rocrail plans connect properly, Koploper logic comes along, iTrain brings its loco photos, and AnyRail 7.23 plans are read again.

RocrailKoploperiTrainAnyRail
A real Rocrail plan on the LocoLink import screen, with a preview of the planA real Rocrail plan on the LocoLink import screen, with a preview of the plan
Automation

Logic actions, like Koploper.

Gates, counters and sequences that follow your layout live. Straight from your Koploper project, or built yourself.

Logic actions in LocoLink: crossings and station logic with their live state, counters and sequencesLogic actions in LocoLink: crossings and station logic with their live state, counters and sequences
Locomotives

A number plate for every loco.

No photo yet? Your loco gets a number plate in its own colour, and wagons an inscription panel.

Locomotives in LocoLink shown with number plates in their own coloursLocomotives in LocoLink shown with number plates in their own colours

Also new

Updates from inside the appDownload, check and install with one click, after a backup. On your computer.
Screens on a second monitorAny screen in its own window: live, usable, and it remembers its monitor.
Trial run without a command stationTry your plan and routes safely in a simulation.
Z21 found reliablyAnd if not, LocoLink shows what it tried. Roco R-Bus feedback works too.
More command stations, directlyECoS programming and mfx loco lists, IntelliBox II over USB, and a first version for Dinamo.
Your own function iconsPick an icon per function; a light stays a switch.
Recent projectsIn the project menu, with Open folder and Show in Explorer or Finder.
Calm and smoothSubtle animations, smooth scrolling and an interface up to 200 %.
LocoLink Venue

Run a public layout? Meet LocoLink Venue.

Opening hours, lines that keep running, a departure board for the TV and QR signs that let visitors sound the horn. For museums, clubs and shops.

Discover Venue
LocoLink Venue departure board on a TV: eight lines with their status, the next departure and a QR code for visitors
Drive

A throttle that feels right.

Big speed control, every function in reach and all running trains together.

  • Speed steps, direction and an emergency stop on every screen
  • Multi-Throttle for several trains at once
  • Game controllers, Apple Watch and Siri as extra throttles
  • Consists, shuttle trains and ride logs
Drive screen on iPhone
Multi-Throttle on iPhone
Track plan

Draw your layout. Then run it.

A clear, live track plan with turnouts, signals, blocks and routes that you switch with one tap.

  • Turnouts, double slips, signals, blocks, sensors and turntables
  • Edit with mouse, finger or Apple Pencil
  • Several plans per project and a clean view for operating
  • Import from iTrain, Rocrail and Märklin CS2/CS3
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Track plan on the Mac
Track plan on iPhone
Automation

Trains that drive themselves.

From a simple shuttle to a full timetable with interlocked routes.

  • Block routes and automatic driving with stops
  • Timetables and a dispatcher view
  • Interlocked routes with turnout proof; signals go to stop first
  • Train types decide which trains may run where
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Automatic driving on Windows
Routes on iPhone
Programming

Decoders, done safely.

Read first, write only what differs and keep a backup of every value.

  • 28 decoder definitions to start from
  • Programming track and programming on the main
  • Protected CVs are only checked, never overwritten
  • Turnout and signal decoders too
Decoder programming on iPhone
Programming on Android
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Your layout comes along.

Import from the software you use today and review every item before anything changes.

  • iTrain (XML and .tcdz), Rocrail plan.xml and Koploper CSV
  • JMRI DecoderPro rosters and the Roco Z21 app
  • Märklin CS2/CS3 track plans and MobileStation
  • Your own CSV and XML lists
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The import screen on Windows
Import on an Android phone
And a lot more

Made for real layouts.

Club mode

One host connects the layout. Guests drive their trains and set turnouts, signals and routes from their own phones.

Browser panel

Friends without the app drive along from any web browser on the same network.

Safety first

Emergency stop on every screen, commands that wait for confirmation and a recovery wizard.

Siri and Shortcuts

“Emergency stop in LocoLink.” Control power, speed and lights by voice on iPhone.

From LocoLink 1.4

Updating from the App Store version? Track plans, locos, routes and purchases come along.

Light, dark and Clean Mode

Every screen in light and dark; Clean Mode hides everything you do not need while operating.

Command stations & protocols

Your command station. Fully supported.

All 45+ command stations and connection paths listed in the setup wizard are fully supported.

45+SystemsListed in the setup wizard
12+ProtocolsLAN, USB, serial, bus and gateway paths
SafeDemoOffline by default for stores
Roco/Fleischmann Z21Roco z21 / z21 startZ21 START newGenYaMoRC YD70xxMärklin CS2 / CS3 / CS3+ESU ECoS 1 / 2PIKO SmartControlBiDiB / netBiDiBLocoNet TCP/IPNCE Power Cab / ProLenz XpressNet LANDCC-EX TCP / USBRoco multiMAUSRocomotion 10785PIKO SmartControl LightIntellibox II / Basic / COMDynamo / Dinamo RMC783PIKO SmartControl WLANPIKO SmartBox WLANMärklin CS1 / 6021TAMS MasterControl / RedBoxIntellibox P50X / TwinCenterLocoNet USB / serialLenz XpressNet serialZimo MX1 / MX10Selectrix / RautenhausSPROG / OpenDCCZF5 / MD-ElectronicsMüt MC-2004 / FCC / StärzDiCoStation DSI-2CAN-CC-SchnitteLoDi-SystemClever Train ControlMassoth DiMAXHornby eLink
Check your command station
Demo & project tools

Tools for serious layouts.

Store Demo CockpitShop presets
Physical track libraryReal rail parts
Browser operator panelQR web throttle
Digital Twin LabRuntime simulator
Recovery WizardGuided restart
Where Used ExplorerNo mystery links
Import DoctorMigration checks
Operations crew packetsManifest + roster + switch list
Decoder Safety DoctorSafer setup
Command-station profiles45+ systems
DCC-EX Power SuiteWorkbench + HAL
Dispatcher / CTC deskWarrants + CTC
Reference-counted reservationsSafe release logic
Event ReplayCause timeline
Diagnostics packageOne support file

Explore every feature.

Locomotive Control21

Full DCC locomotive control with a smooth, responsive interface. From simple driving to advanced consist management — everything at your fingertips.

  • Smooth speed control with 14/28/128 speed steps Trial
  • Forward / reverse direction control Trial
  • Emergency stop per locomotive and global Trial
  • Function buttons F0–F31 with custom icons Trial
  • Decoder function presets for common F-key layouts LocoLink+
  • Ditch-light preset: link F23/F24 and use F2 horn-triggered crossing alternation LocoLink+
  • Toggle & momentary function types Trial
  • DCC-14, DCC-28, DCC-128, and MM2 protocols Trial
  • Unlimited locomotives LocoLink+
  • Custom locomotive images from photo library LocoLink+
  • Locomotive grouping & categorization LocoLink+
  • Sort by name, address, group, last used LocoLink+
  • Batch select & delete multiple locos LocoLink+
  • Speed display: steps, %, km/h, or combined LocoLink+
  • Consist / multi-traction support LocoLink+
  • Side-by-side multi-throttle for extra operators or multiple active trains LocoLink+
  • Adjustable grid layout (1–6 columns or list) LocoLink+
  • CSV import & export — migrate your locomotive library easily LocoLink+
  • Built-in decoder database (ESU, Zimo, Digitrax & more) for guided CV editing LocoLink+
  • Advanced profiles: length, weight, type, era, manufacturer
  • Prototype speed, accel/decel delay, speed table (CV67–94)
Driver's Cab Interface8

A beautiful, immersive throttle view that puts you in the driver's seat with analog gauges, brake levers, and real-time telemetry.

  • Large analog speedometer gauge Trial
  • Throttle & brake lever controls Trial
  • Direction selector (forward / neutral / reverse) Trial
  • Quick function grid (F0–F7) Trial
  • Track power indicator and status bar Trial
  • Horizontal or vertical throttle layout LocoLink+
  • Emergency stop button with haptic feedback Trial
  • Adaptive layout for all screen sizes Trial
Turnouts & Signals14

Full control over your turnouts and signals with real-time state visualization and support for German signal systems.

  • One-tap turnout switching (straight / diverging) Trial
  • Visual turnout state diagram Trial
  • Unlimited turnouts LocoLink+
  • Group organization and color coding LocoLink+
  • Unlimited signals LocoLink+
  • 10 country-specific signal systems: DE, NL, CH, AT, FR, UK, US, BE, CA + custom LocoLink+
  • German signal types: Hp, Vr, Ks, Sh, Hl, Ne, arm signals LocoLink+
  • Dutch NS main, combination and advance signals with automatic 3-address DCC output reservation LocoLink+
  • Multi-address signal support — up to 4 DCC addresses per signal with visual preview LocoLink+
  • Auto-configuration: select your signal type and LocoLink sets up all DCC commands LocoLink+
  • Signal aspect visualization with realistic lights LocoLink+
  • Custom signal type with user-defined aspect mappings LocoLink+
  • State persistence across sessions LocoLink+
  • Search and filter functionality LocoLink+
Routes, Macros & Automation8

Automate your layout with one-click routes, multi-step macros, shuttle services, and timed sequences.

  • One-click routes combining turnout & signal commands LocoLink+
  • Multi-step macros with timed delays LocoLink+
  • Macro step types: speed, direction, stop, turnout, signal, wait, e-stop LocoLink+
  • Shuttle service (pendeldienst) — automatic back-and-forth LocoLink+
  • Configurable wait times and cycle counts LocoLink+
  • Route and macro grouping with custom icons LocoLink+
  • Last-run tracking and notes per macro LocoLink+
  • Timeline-based multi-train sequences LocoLink+
CV Programming10

Program your decoders directly from the app — on the programming track or on the main line (POM), with reusable presets for advanced function workflows.

  • Read & write any CV value LocoLink+
  • Programming track and Program-on-Main (POM) modes LocoLink+
  • Quick address programming (CV1) LocoLink+
  • Speed table editor (CV67–94, 28 entries) LocoLink+
  • Acceleration (CV3) & deceleration (CV4) tuning LocoLink+
  • Consist address (CV19) management LocoLink+
  • Real-time result feedback with error handling LocoLink+
  • Decoder function mapping presets for lights, horn triggers, momentary and toggle behavior LocoLink+
  • Crossing-light setup for paired ditch lights and timed alternation LocoLink+
  • Multiple decoder type support LocoLink+
Game Controller Support8

Connect your PlayStation or Xbox controller for a hands-on driving experience with analog throttle control.

  • PlayStation controller support LocoLink+
  • Xbox controller support LocoLink+
  • Generic game controller support LocoLink+
  • Analog triggers for acceleration/deceleration LocoLink+
  • Button mapping for functions & emergency stop LocoLink+
  • Live input visualization LocoLink+
  • Battery level monitoring LocoLink+
  • Per-locomotive controller binding LocoLink+
Statistics & Maintenance8

Track every detail of your model railroad operation with ride logs, session summaries, and maintenance scheduling.

  • Runtime tracking per locomotive LocoLink+
  • Session summaries: duration, locos, e-stops, switches LocoLink+
  • Complete ride log history LocoLink+
  • Max speed tracking per session LocoLink+
  • Maintenance interval scheduling LocoLink+
  • Maintenance due warnings LocoLink+
  • Notes and annotations per session LocoLink+
  • Function usage tracking LocoLink+
Siri & Voice Control Apple only4

Control your layout with your voice using Siri Shortcuts integration.

  • "Emergency stop" voice command LocoLink+
  • Start locomotive by name LocoLink+
  • Select & control locomotive via Siri LocoLink+
  • Confirmation toggle for safety LocoLink+
Connection & Compatibility12

Review 45+ fully supported command stations and connection paths, including Z21, ECoS, DCC-EX, NCE and Märklin CS3.

  • Roco Z21, Z21 START newGen, Z21 start, Z21 XL, z21 white Trial
  • Fleischmann (Z21 protocol) Trial
  • NCE / North Coast Engineering Power Cab and Power Pro via fully supported serial or USB interface routes Trial
  • Step-by-step connection wizard Trial
  • Auto-reconnection on connection loss Trial
  • Track power on/off toggle Trial
  • Feedback broadcast monitoring LocoLink+
  • S88 feedback modules for occupancy detection LocoLink+
  • RailCom, LocoNet, BiDiB & CAN-Bus sensor support
  • Dynamo / Dinamo RMC783 via its fully supported bridge route Pro
  • Configurable IP address and port Trial
  • Märklin CS3, ESU ECoS, NCE, TAMS, Uhlenbrock, DCC-EX, and 20+ more
iCloud Sync & Platform Features Apple only11

Seamless sync across all your Apple devices. Set up on one device, available everywhere.

  • iCloud sync for locomotives & function mappings LocoLink+
  • Sync turnouts, routes, macros & settings LocoLink+
  • Automatic & instant — zero configuration LocoLink+
  • iPhone, iPad, and Mac support Trial
  • Dark & light mode with system detection Trial
  • Era-based visual themes LocoLink+
  • Keyboard shortcuts on Mac Trial
  • Multi-window support on macOS LocoLink+
  • User profiles with colors, emoji, and loco restrictions LocoLink+
  • Guest mode for visitors and club members LocoLink+
  • CSV import & export for locomotive data sharing LocoLink+
LocoLink Pro9
  • Switchboard Editor Visual track plan with 50+ elements, smart placement, connection diagnostics, ghost preview, and multi-layer support
  • Block System Occupancy detection, speed zones, signal coupling, platform management, and collision prevention
  • Automatic Driving Trains drive themselves from block to block with automatic signals, speed profiles, and event-based automation
  • Timetable & Scheduling Schedule trains with a model clock, day patterns, and route assignments — like a real dispatcher
  • Interlocking Routes Set interlocking routes that automatically switch turnouts and signals for safe train movement
  • Workspace Mode macOS multi-panel workspace with drag & drop, detachable windows, and 1-4 column layouts
  • Turntable & Traverser Visual turntable control with named positions, animated bridge, and feedback address support
  • Trains, Wagons & Cars Train compositions, wagon database, car traffic simulation with lanes and intersections
  • Relays, Lights, Sounds & More Control relays, lighting, sound decoders, level crossings, and automation actions — all from one app

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