RailKernel Release 11.02. RELEASED. Featuring tcd(z) files import
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:11 am
A major change is that 11.02 requires an internet connection because all resources are loaded from railkernel cloud services, not from local directories.
The following additions and modifications are implemented
Import layouts from other products
Import .tcd(z) files, DONE. All tracks, accessories, feedbacks and blocks are imported.
Import of RocRail files is under investigation
Command Stations & Hardware
More than 1 Command Station, DONE, unlimited.
All Marklin items have a manual attached from the Maerklin website that can be read in an embedded PDF reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded VNC reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded browser, DONE
ESU ECoS Command Station support, DONE, the support includes a fully functional UI so no need for VNC or the touch screen anymore
CS3 Command Station management, you don't need the VNC or Web Interface of the CS3 anymore, DONE. RailKernel can manage the CS3.
m84 / 60842 support, DONE
Transfer Table Drawing, Done (72941 Marklin and alike transfer tables)
Support for Roco Z21, in progress.
RailKernel Model DataBase RMDB https://railkernel.nl/rmdb/rmdb.php
Upload/Download/Share projects via RailKernel website, DONE, so you can save your project on our website
Maerklin loc images, DONE, all 5-digit catalogue number locs have an image in RailKernel.
More than 25000 models of many suppliers are in the database, DONE
Operations & Automation
Decoder programming, DONE (DCC AND MFX on CS3, DCC on ECoS)
Enhancements/Improvements of existing routing, DONE
Signals, DONE
Show entire route when assigning to a train, DONE
Follow train through heightslice, DONE
Multiple Canvas Instances (=multiple windows), DONE, you can open as many as you want, see attached example
Rolling Stock & Train Management & Assets
Wagons, DONE
Locomotive Mileage Counter, DONE
Assets - Buildings, Done
[b[Layout Design & Usability[/b]
Drag & Drop, DONE
Multiple Selection, DONE
Copy / Paste, DONE
Administration & Reporting
Inventory Management
Export Functions, Done
Window Manager Panel / Dock Bar, DONE
Booster Red/Green lights (clickable) in action bar, Done
Roadmap status
Release 11.01: Feature complete, testing and stabilization phase
Release 11.02: Major operational, automation and hardware expansion release
Target release window: Q3 / Q4 2026

See below the RailKernel laboratory
The following additions and modifications are implemented
Import layouts from other products
Import .tcd(z) files, DONE. All tracks, accessories, feedbacks and blocks are imported.
Import of RocRail files is under investigation
Command Stations & Hardware
More than 1 Command Station, DONE, unlimited.
All Marklin items have a manual attached from the Maerklin website that can be read in an embedded PDF reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded VNC reader, DONE
Command stations can be viewed and controlled using an embedded browser, DONE
ESU ECoS Command Station support, DONE, the support includes a fully functional UI so no need for VNC or the touch screen anymore
CS3 Command Station management, you don't need the VNC or Web Interface of the CS3 anymore, DONE. RailKernel can manage the CS3.
m84 / 60842 support, DONE
Transfer Table Drawing, Done (72941 Marklin and alike transfer tables)
Support for Roco Z21, in progress.
RailKernel Model DataBase RMDB https://railkernel.nl/rmdb/rmdb.php
Upload/Download/Share projects via RailKernel website, DONE, so you can save your project on our website
Maerklin loc images, DONE, all 5-digit catalogue number locs have an image in RailKernel.
More than 25000 models of many suppliers are in the database, DONE
Operations & Automation
Decoder programming, DONE (DCC AND MFX on CS3, DCC on ECoS)
Enhancements/Improvements of existing routing, DONE
Signals, DONE
Show entire route when assigning to a train, DONE
Follow train through heightslice, DONE
Multiple Canvas Instances (=multiple windows), DONE, you can open as many as you want, see attached example
Rolling Stock & Train Management & Assets
Wagons, DONE
Locomotive Mileage Counter, DONE
Assets - Buildings, Done
[b[Layout Design & Usability[/b]
Drag & Drop, DONE
Multiple Selection, DONE
Copy / Paste, DONE
Administration & Reporting
Inventory Management
Export Functions, Done
Window Manager Panel / Dock Bar, DONE
Booster Red/Green lights (clickable) in action bar, Done
Roadmap status
Release 11.01: Feature complete, testing and stabilization phase
Release 11.02: Major operational, automation and hardware expansion release
Target release window: Q3 / Q4 2026

See below the RailKernel laboratory