Hello. I plan to control layout via IBM - PC Which programm would be better - JMRI or RocRail ? Both are for Free. Criteria: 1) Functionality 2) Ability to make Route control with large variety of functions for automated train movements. What do You know about it? ---------- Thanks, Vadim
I had not seen RocRail before, but after looking at some of the basic info, it seems to be a fairly comprehensive application for automated train operation based on a client-server model. JMRI's DecoderPro application provides for easy programming of mobile and stationary decoders. PanelPro allows virtual control panels to be built and supports a variety of signalling schemes through Logix and SSL (Simple Signal Logic). I have only scratched the surface of JMRI's capabilities, so I'm sure it can do much more. RocRail is more European-centric in it's implementation, while JMRI is North America based (although it has been applied to other countries operations as well.). So based on my limited understanding of RocRail, I would say JMRI would have more functionality, but RocRail looks to be more suited to automated running. RailRoad and Company is a software package that has a large following as well, but it's not free. Hopefully folks with more knowledge of both of these can add to (or correct) my assessment. Besides, if they are free, try both!
I'm new here so this is my first reply. I built the NanoX-S88 system off this webhttp://www.tinet.cat/~fmco/home_en.htm site. After I built it I decided to go with JMRI. It is an awesome set of programs. I run trains from my computer or from my iTouch using Withrottle. I have videos of my system on youtube. At the present time I only have 6ft of track set up.Getting ready to build a layout in my basement.
I just heard of RocRail, looks interesting. I thought I'd post a link. start - Rocrail I'm also using JMRI and Model Railroad Automation. All free. Ultimately I'd like to control my layout with a IPad type device. Looks like RocRail is developing something along those lines.
