Spatial Railway Documentation Made Simple

Spatial Organization Principles

• Position modules on an interactive spatial map with anchor-based connections
• Define rotation angles and lock geometry once placement is verified
• Create circuit diagrams that overlay physical module positions for wiring clarity
• Tag scenery checkpoints directly on the map for build progress tracking
• Log faults with spatial coordinates to eliminate search time during troubleshooting
• Export complete layouts with all metadata to PDF for offline reference

Rolling Stock Documentation Workflow

• Create identity cards for each vehicle with photos and service history
• Record running session routes to understand which locos serve which modules
• Maintain maintenance logs with timestamps and repair notes
• Categorize by vehicle type: freight cars, passenger cars, locomotives, equipment
• Filter inventory by operational status: ready, pending, inspection required

How Turrel Manages Railway Data

Turrel organizes your model railway documentation around spatial relationships rather than flat lists. When you position a module on the map, you define its physical dimensions, rotation angle, and anchor points. These anchors represent real connection locations—where one module joins another—creating an accurate digital twin of your physical layout.

The circuit overlay system maps electrical wiring onto this spatial foundation. Instead of maintaining separate wiring diagrams disconnected from module positions, you see circuit paths drawn directly on the module map. When a fault occurs, you log it with spatial coordinates, so troubleshooting means navigating to a map point, not searching through text notes.

Rolling stock documentation integrates with running sessions. When you record a session, Turrel tracks which vehicles ran which routes, building a history of operational patterns. Service notes attach directly to vehicle identity cards, creating a maintenance timeline accessible in seconds.