Control Your Layout.
Run Your Railroad.
Introducing RailCommand™ — the graph-first layout control engine and modern alternative to TrainController, JMRI, and iTrain. CTC dispatching, turnout control, block detection, signaling, multi-user dispatch, operations simulation, AI-powered inventory, marketplace, and a global community. 22 feature areas. One platform.
The Graph-First Advantage
Traditional layout software treats your railroad as a collection of independent objects. RailCommand™ models it as a directed graph — nodes, edges, and paths. This single architectural decision unlocks capabilities that legacy tools simply cannot match.
Automatic Routing
DIJKSTRA PATHFINDING
RailCommand computes the optimal route between any two points automatically. Other platforms require you to define every route by hand.
Deadlock Prevention
CYCLE DETECTION
Graph cycle detection predicts deadlocks before they happen and suggests alternative routes. Other platforms only detect stuck trains after the fact.
Multi-User Dispatch
TERRITORY PARTITIONING
The graph partitions into territories with boundary handoff. Multiple dispatchers, engineers, and yardmasters operate simultaneously in real time.
Casey AI Assistant
GRAPH-AWARE REASONING
"Casey, route the coal train to the power plant avoiding the passenger main." Natural language dispatch powered by spatial graph reasoning.
2D + 3D + Web + Mobile
UNREAL ENGINE 5
Dispatch from any browser. Immersive 3D visualization via Unreal Engine 5. Mobile throttle from your phone. Other platforms are desktop-only, 2D-only.
Prototypical Signaling
RULE-BASED ASPECTS
Signal aspects computed from graph state — not manually scripted. ABS, CTC, and APB logic derived from block occupancy, route reservations, and switch positions, just like the real railroad.
Operating Rules Engine
ERA-AWARE RULESETS
Run your railroad by the book — PRR 1940s, ATSF 1950s, modern CTC, or your own custom rules. Declarative rulesets enforce authority methods, speed restrictions, and crew responsibilities. Community-contributed and era-specific.
Drive-by-Wire Throttle
VIRTUAL ADDRESS INTERCEPTION
Your physical throttle controls a virtual address. RailCommand intercepts, applies safety limits, and issues real commands — zero conflicts between software and throttle. Software consisting with calibrated speed matching, no CV19 needed.
Event Replay & Time-Travel
EVENT-SOURCED OPERATIONS
Every turnout throw, block occupation, and route reservation is an immutable event. Replay any past session, step through decisions, analyze bottlenecks, or review a club operating night — like a DVR for your railroad.
Connected Mode
AZURE + SIGNALR
Ops Engine → Rules → Scheduler
SignalR Hub (real-time)
JMRI · NCE · LocoNet · DCC-EX
Dispatch from any browser. Cloud-synced state. Real-time SignalR events to all connected clients.
Multi-Node Mesh
RSP-RC PEER NETWORK
Presentation · Hardware I/O
Peer mesh of UE5 nodes. Auto-calibration, leader election, mDNS discovery. Up to 50 nodes for club and show layouts.
Air-Gapped Mode
OFFLINE / .RSPKG
Rules · Interlocking · Scheduler
No internet required
No JMRI dependency
Train shows, exhibitions, or basements with no WiFi. Full operations from an encrypted package file. Subscription validated via embedded JWT.
22 Integrated Feature Areas
More Than You'd Expect.
Every module works together. Your switchboard controls your turnouts. Your dispatcher panel tracks your trains. Your inventory feeds your operations. One integrated railroad.
RailCommand™ Layout Control
The graph-first layout control engine. Switchboard designer, turnout control, block detection, prototypical signaling, automatic route computation, deadlock prevention, drive-by-wire throttle with software consisting, protocol-agnostic hardware adapters, and JMRI integration. Where legacy tools use static lists, RailCommand uses a directed graph.
RailCommand™ Dispatching
CTC dispatcher panel, multi-user territory dispatch, train tracking, switchlists, car forwarding, time compression, operations simulation, and daily challenges. AI-assisted scheduling with Casey.
AI-Powered Inventory
Snap a photo and our AI identifies manufacturer, era, road name, and scale instantly. Full collection management with valuations, photos, and data import.
Marketplace
Buy, sell, and auction with AI-powered pricing. Safe trades, seller ratings, and instant collection integration.
RSP-U Training
131 training modules across certification tracks. Learn DCC, weathering, scenery, operations, and more with AI-assisted lessons.
Community
Post Wires, join Lines by scale, build your Crew Card, and connect with railroaders on the Main Line feed.
AI Valuations
AI-driven valuations, market trends, and collection value tracking.
Reports & Analytics
Inventory, valuation, activity, and maintenance reports. Custom report builder.
Kit & Maintenance
Track kit builds, schedule service, monitor overdues.
Museum Network
Discover and map 271+ railroad museums worldwide.
And so much more...
Wishlist, Research Library, Photo Management, Rapid Catalog, Club Management, Prototype Database, Location Management, Team & Family Sharing, Import & Export, and Digital Presence Platform.
The Railroad Never Sleeps
Join our 24/7 persistent railroad simulation. AI crews keep the trains running when you're away. Jump in anytime and take over any role.
Modern Era
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"Your software is GOD sent. I just moved into an apartment and am trying to inventory my HO to probably sell most of it. Your responsiveness is great."
Every Feature. One Price.
Pick Your Team Size.
We hate feature-gates. Every paid plan unlocks every feature. Plans differ only by team size and storage. Upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Free
Free Forever100 items · 1 user
$0 /mo
Start FreeIncluded:
- • 100 inventory items
- • 25 AI scans/month
- • Browse marketplace
- • Social features
- • Photo Auto-ID
Hobbyist
14-Day Free TrialUnlimited items · 1 user
$19 /mo
No charge for 14 days · Cancel anytime
Everything unlocked:
- • Unlimited items & AI scans
- • RailCommand™ layout control
- • CTC dispatching & signaling
- • Drive-by-wire throttle
- • Operations & JMRI integration
- • Full marketplace & community
Family
Popular
Unlimited items · 5 users
$29 /mo
All features included, plus:
- • 5 users on one account
- • Shared & personal collections
- • Family management page
- • Family roles (Adult/Child)
- • Activity feed
Pro
Unlimited items · 10 users
$49 /mo
All features included, plus:
- • 10 users on one account
- • Team management page
5-YEAR COST PER USER COMPARISON
Gold + Add-ons
Hobbyist
Family
Pro
TrainController costs based on Gold + TrainProgrammer + 4DSound + SmartHand + Net + Cargo + Hardware + 2 version upgrades. US sales blocked. All sales end June 30, 2026. RailScanPro costs based on monthly billing × 60 months, divided by included users.