RailPilot
Eric Staedler Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
RailPilot is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Eric Staedler. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated September 7, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 7
- 2026 · v1.6
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About RailPilot
RailPilot – The smart control for your model railroad RailPilot lets you control your model trains easily with your iPhone – fast, intuitive, and reliable. The app is specifically designed for use with the Z21 command station and offers a modern alternative to classic model railroad control. Your locos, centrally stored RailPilot stores all locomotive data on a server in your local network – hosted by you. This means your data always stays with you, and there’s no need to sync between devices: everyone on your network accesses the same collection. At a glance: • Train control via the Z21 command station • Central locomotive management through a local server • No need to transfer data between devices • Easy, user-friendly interface • Fast access to your entire locomotive fleet Requirements: • Z21 command station from Roco/Fleischmann • Self-hosted RailPilot server on your local network Get RailPilot now and upgrade your model railroad control system!
What’s new
Version 1.6 · Updated September 7, 2026
- improved stability - bug fixes
App privacy
The developer, Eric Staedler, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RailPilot | – | Free | September 7, 2026 | |
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