
Rail Roster - Tracker
Model Train Collection Tracker
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Manage and catalog your model train collection with detailed records for trains, accessories, and consists. Track specifications, purchase history, and operational details, with powerful search and filtering tools. Visualize your collection's growth and value with insightful dashboards and charts.
What's New in Rail Roster
2026.7
October 25, 2026
NEW • Maintenance log — record service dates, repairs, upgrades, decoder installs, notes, and costs for each owned train, with running totals • Tags — organize with tag pills, suggestions, and filtering; find tagged items in the app, Siri, Spotlight, and the share sheet • Storage locations — track which shelf, box, or case each item lives in, with autocomplete suggestions and filtering • Value tracking — record current values and see estimated collection worth, appreciation, maintenance spend, and total invested; Premium adds a Paid vs. Value chart by scale • Insurance report — export a printable PDF value schedule of your owned trains and accessories • Spreadsheet export — export trains and accessories as a CSV, including tags, storage locations, values, and wishlist status • JMRI support — import locomotive rosters from XML or ZIP files, or export locomotives as a JMRI roster ZIP • Collection archives — export and import trains, accessories, consists, photos, links, and maintenance records • Siri & Shortcuts — open, search, and add items; check ownership, counts, collection value, and your wishlist; add wishlist items, mark purchases as owned, and log maintenance • More Shortcuts actions — view maintenance history, check consist readiness, and add photos to trains and accessories • Spotlight — find collection items in system search, complete with photo thumbnails • Share to Rail Roster — send photos and web links from other apps straight onto a train or accessory • Undo — restore recently deleted collection items, including their consist memberships • DCC conflict alerts — spot locomotives sharing an address in Collection Info and consist readiness • Formatted notes — use bold, italic, and links while preserving your spacing and line breaks • Feedback — send feedback from Settings IMPROVED • Search now matches words across item details, including prototype information, and recognizes manufacturer abbreviations • Photos are automatically optimized on import; optimize older photos in Settings to reduce storage use • Consists without their own photos now display photos from their member trains • Layouts adapt to window size, with improved sidebars, toolbars, detail navigation, and sheet presentation • Search, selection, and editor drafts are better preserved as layouts change • Improved VoiceOver labels, headings, controls, and chart accessibility, including audio graphs and Reduce Motion support • Smoother photo loading, more responsive imports and exports, and incremental Spotlight indexing • Editors keep changes in a draft until you save; Cancel leaves the original item unchanged, and failed saves preserve your draft • Clear optional dates when you no longer need them, with better photo-import and collection-limit feedback • Owned-collection charts exclude wishlist items, and collection summaries separate owned items from your wishlist FIXED • Fixed Spotlight results opening the wrong item and improved navigation into item details • Fixed navigation from consists to their member trains • Improved import isolation, cancellation, and protection against repeated import confirmations • Fixed a Mac crash when presenting sheets and improved routing to the active window • Improved save-error handling, collection refreshes, and startup recovery • Many smaller fixes and refinements
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Premium - Yearly
Rail Roster Premium
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FAQ
What is Rail Roster?
Rail Roster is a utility app designed for model railroad enthusiasts to catalog and manage their train collections. It allows users to record detailed information about trains, accessories, and consists, along with photos and purchase history.
What information can I track with Rail Roster?
You can track a wide range of details including model specifications, prototype information, electronics (DCC, sound, lights), maintenance flags, purchase date and price, and consist configurations. It also supports NMRA weight guidance.
Does Rail Roster have ads?
No, Rail Roster does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional premium features unlocked through a subscription.
How much does Rail Roster cost?
The base version of Rail Roster is free. A 'Premium' subscription is available for $4.99 per year, offering unlimited inventory, advanced charts, and custom app icons. A one-month free trial is included.
What devices is Rail Roster available on?
Rail Roster is available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to manage your collection across multiple Apple devices.
How often is Rail Roster updated?
The app was last updated on June 1, 2026, with version 2026.6. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What are the benefits of the Premium subscription for Rail Roster?
The Premium subscription for Rail Roster unlocks unlimited inventory and photo storage, provides access to advanced charting features for deeper collection insights, and includes all custom app icons for personalization.
How does Rail Roster handle data synchronization?
Rail Roster utilizes iCloud sync for data backup and synchronization across your devices. It provides diagnostics to check account status, last sync times, and detailed error history.










