blueRailways
blueRailways Entertainment
Android App for wireless control of your Model Railway.
- Downloads
- 518+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Mar 1
- 2026 · v4.03
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About blueRailways
BlueRailways is an Android App that connects wirelessly to the Model 601/2 DC Analogue Model Railway Controller or to the Model 522 Wireless Receiver from blueRailways.
It includes a SIMULATOR so the App can be evaluated without requiring a Controller.
Model 601/2 Features:
- Monitors loco speed and other parameters when the controller is operating in Local Mode.
- Enables control of loco speed using the on-screen rotatable knob or by tilting when the controller is in Remote Mode.
- Enables locomotive control variables (CV's) to be sent to the controller for Start Speed, Acceleration, Deceleration and Maximum Speed even when the loco is running.
- Records Requested speed, Actual speed, loco current, back-emf, supply voltage, temperature and RSSI and displays the values in graphical format in real-time.
- Enables auto control of the loco by plotting Requested Speed against Time with a Looping option.
- Enables selecting loco by name and photo.
Model 522 Features:
- Enables control of two track outputs simultaneously.
- Enables locomotive control variables (CV's) to be sent to the controller for Start Speed, Acceleration, Deceleration and Maximum Speed even when the loco is running.
The Model 601/2 Controller and Model 522 Wireless Receiver are for Analog DC systems and will not operate with DCC.
For full details and requirements please visit http://www.bluerailways.co.uk
It includes a SIMULATOR so the App can be evaluated without requiring a Controller.
Model 601/2 Features:
- Monitors loco speed and other parameters when the controller is operating in Local Mode.
- Enables control of loco speed using the on-screen rotatable knob or by tilting when the controller is in Remote Mode.
- Enables locomotive control variables (CV's) to be sent to the controller for Start Speed, Acceleration, Deceleration and Maximum Speed even when the loco is running.
- Records Requested speed, Actual speed, loco current, back-emf, supply voltage, temperature and RSSI and displays the values in graphical format in real-time.
- Enables auto control of the loco by plotting Requested Speed against Time with a Looping option.
- Enables selecting loco by name and photo.
Model 522 Features:
- Enables control of two track outputs simultaneously.
- Enables locomotive control variables (CV's) to be sent to the controller for Start Speed, Acceleration, Deceleration and Maximum Speed even when the loco is running.
The Model 601/2 Controller and Model 522 Wireless Receiver are for Analog DC systems and will not operate with DCC.
For full details and requirements please visit http://www.bluerailways.co.uk
What’s new
Version 4.03 · Updated March 1, 2026
Upgrade to Android 16
User reviews
Great little system, I'm using it on 7mm O gauge, works well but you'll need to remove a motor on large Heljan Locomotives as they draw about 2+ Amps.. Nice and simple to navigate a great alternative to DCC, blueRailways have excellent personal customer service too.. Highly Recommended If you want remote/tablet cont...
Works really well with the model 601 controller. Responsive control with no noticeable delay or lag between app and controller. Well laid out interface with control knob easily thumb operated. Forward, reverse and stop buttons could do with being a bit bigger and spaced further apart but are still easy enough to cl...
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