# Train Driver — Drive digital locomotives

> Mobile controller for digital model trains supporting various protocols. (iPhone/iPad app by Manuel Schreiner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Manuel Schreiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078770456)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 30 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2021-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503/reviews.md

## What is Train Driver?

The app is driving digital model trains supporting several digital centrals with their different protocols. The app is developed by a model train enthusiast for other model train enthusiasts. 

The focus is on a mobile locomotive controller and is therefore currently limited to only control locomotives. For this purpose, up to 3 locomotives are supported at the same time. At the iPad in landscape format all 3 locomotives are displayed in one screen and can be controlled easily together. At the iPhone controllers can be switched easily, but only one controller is displayed.

Following protocols are supported:
- SRCP including MFX extension
- Z21 from Fleischmann / Roco
- WiThrottle as used e.g. in JMRI or DCC++EX
- DCC++EX

In order to control a locomotive, the app must be connected to a control center. A small red point flashes at the bottom right of the symbol. Now the locomotive can be set. Again a small red point flashes at the bottom right of the symbol.

Now you can start and operate the locomotive using the function buttons or the speed slider.

## Key features

- Digital locomotive control
- Supports multiple digital centrals
- Up to 3 locomotives supported
- Landscape iPad display
- Protocol support (SRCP, MFX, Z21, WiThrottle, DCC++EX)
- Speed slider and function buttons

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver/id1558334503/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht…

*2024-12-07, version 1.1*

Kann zu ESU Ecos und Märklin CS3 keine Verbindung herstellen.

### 5/5 — Tolle App aber leider nur 3 Loks 😕

*2024-11-04, version 1.1*

Die App ist echt toll und funktioniert mit meiner Uhlenbrock wie füreinander gemacht. Aber mit Unterstützung nur für 3 Loks ist das für mich leider zu wenig. Warum diese künstliche Beschränkung?

### 5/5 — Super App

*2024-02-24, version 1.1*

Funktioniert einfach und zuverlässig. Schön, dass es so eine App gibt!

### 5/5 — Simple, free and works

*2024-02-15, version 1.1*

Works perfectly with Z21. Perfect for simple locomotive control or even tests on the layout in DCC.

### 5/5 — Z21

*2023-06-14, version 1.1*

Die App funktioniert super mit der Z21.
Die App ist genau nach was ich gesucht habe.
Einfach zu bedienen und nicht überladen wie andere Programme.
Grüße aus Berlin
Brauni

### 5/5 — Excellent !!!

*2023-03-08, version 1.1*

Simple, gratuit et fonctionne parfaitement pour un petit systeme arduino DCC Ex en wifi direct 🙂

### 2/5 — WiThrottle Mode Broken

*2023-01-05*

WiThrottle mode allows for track power to be turned on. Everything else doesn’t operate as expected. Unable to drive a loco with JMRI / DCC++EX have tested working locally but the app doesn’t function as expected.

### 5/5 — WORKS WITH DCC-EX when other apps don't

*2022-10-03*

Train Driver is NOT even recommended as a throttle in DCC-EX website. After hours of configuring DCC-EX I finally had to download throttle for my iphone 7. After downloaded recommended throttle I found Train Driver. This was easy to configure and worked within minutes. Just remember use the defaulted port 2560. As far as configuring the DCC-EX, one must NOT assign a static ip to DCC-EX COMMAND station. Just comment out the static ip by putting // before the   ip. You still must put in wifi user and password. I rate this program 5        .  YOU SHOULD CHARGE FOR THIS APP. Great job.

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht….

*2021-11-01, version 1.0*

mit einer z21 von Roco.

Daher 0 Sterne

## Frequently asked questions about Train Driver

### What can Train Driver do?

Train Driver allows you to control digital model trains. It supports multiple digital centrals and protocols, enabling you to manage up to three locomotives simultaneously with speed sliders and function buttons.

### What protocols does Train Driver support?

Train Driver supports several protocols including SRCP with MFX extension, Z21 from Fleischmann/Roco, WiThrottle (used in JMRI or DCC++EX), and DCC++EX.

### How many locomotives can I control with Train Driver?

You can control up to three locomotives at the same time. On an iPad in landscape mode, all three are displayed on one screen for easy control.

### Does Train Driver work on iPhone and iPad?

Yes, Train Driver is available for iPhone and iPad. While iPads display all three controllers at once in landscape, iPhones allow easy switching between controllers, displaying one at a time.

### What is the rating for Train Driver?

Train Driver has a rating of 3.2 stars based on 5 user ratings.

### Is Train Driver free to use?

Yes, Train Driver is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the application.

### When was Train Driver last updated?

The latest version of Train Driver was updated on January 20, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Train Driver?

Train Driver has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in model trains.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2023-01-20

Fixed issue with iOS16

### 1.0 — 2021-03-24

No release notes.

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All apps by Manuel Schreiner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1078770456

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