# Rail Roster - Tracker — Model Train Collection Tracker

> Model train collection cataloging and management tool with detailed tracking and insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Robotic Snail Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roster-tracker/id6758860130 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robotic Snail Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232381880)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 128 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roster-tracker/id6758860130/reviews.md

## What is Rail Roster?

Rail Roster helps model railroad hobbyists catalog trains, accessories, and consists with rich details, photos, and collection insights.

Keep your entire roster in one place. Track model specs, electronics, condition, pricing, prototype info, and notes, then quickly find items with powerful search, sorting, and filters.

Key Features

• Track trains, accessories, and consists in one collection
• Rich train records: category, locomotive type, road name/number, model number, livery, scale, era, coupler type, and notes
• Prototype reference fields: builder, operator, dates, wheel arrangement, gauge, speed, horsepower, tractive effort, and more
• Electronics and operation tracking: DCC, decoder/address, sound, lights, smoke, dummy units, and maintenance flags
• NMRA weight guidance with compliance targets and status
• Purchase tracking: date, location, price paid, and MSRP
• Photo support across trains, accessories, and consists with thumbnail strips plus full-screen, swipeable, zoomable galleries
• Consist tools: member ordering/roles/direction, readiness score, coupler consistency, DCC/DC mix, NMRA compliance, and aggregate stats (length, weight, paid value, MSRP)
• Collection Info dashboard: inventory totals and value summary, plus premium charts for category, scale, era, locomotive type, DCC vs DC, NMRA compliance, and collection growth
• Fast search, sort, and filter chips (category, scale, era, manufacturer, purchase location, coupler type, locomotive type, DCC, dummy, NMRA, and photo status)
• iCloud sync diagnostics with account status, last sync/check timestamps, and detailed sync error history
• Preferences and personalization: default scale and alternate app icons

Rail Roster is built for collectors who want a clean, visual, data-rich way to manage and grow their model railroad fleet.

Premium unlocks unlimited inventory/photos, advanced charts, and all custom app icons.

Privacy Policy: https://www.roboticsnailsoftware.com/work/railroster/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Catalog trains, accessories, and consists
- Detailed model and prototype specifications
- Track electronics, operation, and maintenance
- Purchase history and value tracking
- Photo support with galleries
- Consist building and analysis tools
- Collection insights and charts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Yearly | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Rail Roster

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.6 — 2026-06-01

Bug fix for power settings.

### 2026.5 — 2026-05-27

Added European Eras and Rapido coupler type.
Bug fixes and polish.

### 2026.4 — 2026-05-19

Potential photo crash fix.
Addition of manufacturer suggestions.

### 2026.3 — 2026-05-11

This release introduces Wishlist for trains and accessories.

• Add trains and accessories to your Wishlist
• Track status, priority, quantity, and estimated price
• Convert Wishlist items into owned items when they join your collection
• Also includes consist improvements, better DCC and DCC Ready details, rich links, collection insights, and polish throughout the app

### 2026.1 — 2026-04-01

No release notes.

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## Related topics

[model railroad](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/model-railroad)

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