Rocrail is free software for controlling model trains for Linux, Apple macOS (Intel&M1/M2), Windows and PiOS operating systems. Rocrail assumes all responsibilities for controlling a model railroad and their accessories. Trains can be either manually controlled or completely controlled by the software in automatic mode. A mixed operation, i.e. controlling some trains manually and other trains in fully automatic mode is possible.

The Gateway to Rocrail

About this tutorial: Alls steps necessary for a successful start with Rocrail will be described. These steps should be completed in the sequence presented as they build on each other.
Overview:
1. Basics – Downloading and installing Rocrail, exploring the wikidemo plan
2. Creating a workspace for an own track plan
3. Connecting the Command station
4. Configuring the first Locomotive
Rocrail can now control locos on a layout. Tracks, switches and signals are added to the track plan in the next steps:

5. and 6. Editing a track plan and Basic objects of a track plan – Tracks, switches, signals
The layout is now fully controlled by Rocrail. Missing objects for automatic mode and its configuration follow in the last steps:

7. Prerequisites for automatic operation: Blocks, sensors and routes
8. Driving trains in automatic mode: Starting of locos, setting destinations, random automatic, schedules
9. Additional steps and possibilities, briefly mentioned
Author of the software: Robert Jan Versluis

For more details,you can pay attention to the links below:

WIKI
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[EN]
Welcome to Rocrail.
Please start reading the “First steps” if you are unfamiliar to Rocrail:
https://wiki.rocrail.net/doku.php?id=stepbystep-en

[DE]
Willkommen bei Rocrail.
Lies bitte das Kapitel “Erste Schritte”, wenn Du Rocrail noch nicht kennst:
https://wiki.rocrail.net/doku.php?id=stepbystep-de

[NL]
Welkom bij Rocrail.
Lees a.u.b. het hoofdstuk “First steps” als je Rocrail nog niet kent:
https://wiki.rocrail.net/doku.php?id=stepbystep-en