1.8.4 Safe to install
You own a model railroad featuring an ECoS or ECoS2 digital command station from ESU, a Central Station from Märklin, or a Lenz v3.6 command station, as well as an iPhone or an iPod touch from Apple along with a wireless network linked to the command station.
Would you like to operate your model railroad directly from your iPhone or iPod? This can be achieved with TouchCab.
What is TouchCab?
TouchCab is a portable controller designed for your DCC (Digital Command Control) model railroad. With TouchCab, you can effortlessly monitor your trains navigating your layout without the hassle of dealing with wired connections. As you travel along, you can switch tracks, throw switches/turnouts, and set train routes.
Features:
- Manage all locomotives set up in the command station
- Access up to 29 functions of each locomotive
- Clear depiction of the locomotive’s speed and status
- Easily switch the throttle operation from left-handed to right-handed
- Wireless network connectivity to the command station
- Control all switches/turnouts and signals defined in the command station
- List locomotives and accessories alphabetically, irrespective of their order in the command station lists
Supported DCC command stations:
- ECoS 50000 by ESU (v1.1.3 or higher)
- ECoS 2 50200 by ESU (v3.2.0 or higher)
- Central Station 60212 by Märklin (v2.0.4 or higher)
- Lenz 23151 XpressNet Interface with Lenz v3.6 command stations LZV100 or LZ100
Requirements:
- Digital Model Railway with a compatible DCC Command Station
- Network link to the command station
- Wireless connection to the iPhone or iPod Touch
Instructions:
- Tap either side of the speed wedge to increase or decrease train speed
- Gradually adjust speed by swiping across the speed wedge
- Double-tap the halt button to stop all trains
- Swipe the function buttons sideways to access locomotive functions beyond F7
- Switch between left and right-hand operation within the options tab
- Operate routes and turnouts using the turnouts tab
- Manage signals and additional accessories through the signals tab
Interested in trying before making a purchase?
Experience TouchCab Free, a version with limited features which is constructed on the same code foundation as TouchCab.
Overview
TouchCab is a Commercial software in the category System Utilities developed by Mike Sutherland.
The latest version of TouchCab is 1.8.4, released on 07/15/2024. It was initially added to our database on 07/15/2024.
TouchCab runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of TouchCab gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
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