Download - Freiwald Software

Users, who are familiar with HTML and cascaded style sheets (CSS) can even customise
the layout of the printed data to personal needs.
48
Further Steps
In order to control your model railroad layout with TrainController, you need one
or more of the digital systems listed in the previous section. These digital systems are
connected to an available serial port of your computer. It is also possible to connect the
digital system to a USB interface of your computer by using an appropriate USB-Serial-
Converter.
In the following it is assumed that you are already familiar with the usage of your digital
system. For details regarding your digital system, please refer to the documentation
provided by the manufacturer.
To create a computer control system with TrainController the following steps are
usually performed:
• Creation of Switchboards containing control panels based on track diagrams of specific
areas
• Entering the data of existing engines and trains
• Optionally drawing the main block diagram in the Dispatcher
• Creation of automatic schedules with the Dispatcher
It is not necessary to perform all steps listed above to control your model railroad with
TrainController For model railroad clubs, it may be sufficient to arrange the
Switchboards only. In this case, one person may be responsible for controlling the traffic
by operating switches, signals and routes while other persons are using handheld
throttles to control the trains. If you have an existing control panel, then you can use the
Train Windows, independently, to take advantage of the realistic train control features
of the program.
Switchboards
Usually, you will start configuring TrainController by creating one or more
Switchboards. Like at real railroads, Switchboards are control panels to be used to control
switches, signals, routes and other accessories like uncouplers or crossing gates.
Switchboards are made using symbol elements representing tracks, switches, crossings,
signals, routes and more.