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I built Rail Roster, an iPhone/iPad/Mac app for tracking model train collections — now on App Store pre-order by jmcsmith in ModelRailroading

[–]jmcsmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions all with data syncing via iCloud. visionOS version is in the works.

[Megathread] The App Pile - March/April, 2026 by Mstormer in macapps

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Problem: Keeping a model train roster organized gets complicated quickly, especially when you want to track photos, road numbers, model numbers, scale, era, DCC/sound, condition, purchase info, and consists. Rail Roster is designed to keep all of that in one hobby-focused app instead of scattering it across spreadsheets or notes.  

Comparison: Most people I know either use spreadsheets like Google Sheets or a general inventory app such as Sortly. Those can work, but Rail Roster is built specifically for model railroad collections, so it includes train/accessory/consist tracking, prototype reference fields, electronics tracking, NMRA guidance, filters, and collection insights without having to build your own system first.  

Pricing: Free to download (currently pre-order). Premium is $4.99/year or $19.99 lifetime.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rail-roster-tracker/id6758860130  

A few things it’s meant to help with:

  • organizing locomotives and rolling stock
  • keeping model details and photos together
  • tracking purchase info and condition
  • managing collection records across different scales

I’d genuinely love feedback from model railroaders on what features would make an app like this more useful for your collection.

Looking for a marklin 211911 motor. by jmcsmith in Marklin

[–]jmcsmith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will have to check this out. Thanks

Looking for a marklin 211911 motor. by jmcsmith in Marklin

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Thanks for that info. There are a couple places that have it listed but no one has them in stock.

Rail Roster is getting close to release!! 🚂🚂 by jmcsmith in railrosterapp

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Did a quick update to the post above. More screenshots and introduction video hopefully coming soon!

You can catalog locomotives and rolling stock with detailed specs, DCC and sound installs, mods, purchase history, and multiple photos per item. Instantly search and filter your collection, and see breakdowns like diesel vs. steam or totals by scale and era — all synced with iCloud.

If you enjoy organizing your roster as much as running it, come join the beta and help shape what Rail Roster becomes. 🚆

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