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Using Layout Operations, Consists, Waybills, and Sessions

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

TIM's Operations desk prepares physical paperwork for a model railroad. During a run, the physical car card follows the car; digital status changes are optional. Add owned rolling stock to Inventory Record…

Print and use car cards and waybill inserts

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Permanent car cards Identify one owned rolling-stock car by road, road number, item type, scale, TIM number, and current layout reference. Include a pocket area for the current routing insert. Remain with…

Plan, print, and complete an operating session

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

Plan the run Create the required locations, tracks, cars, waybills, and train or job cards. Open Operations and choose Plan session. Enter a session name, date, and status. Select the train or…

Troubleshoot TIM Operations

Last Updated: August 2, 2026

An item is missing from the waybill picker The item must be currently owned rolling stock. Electronics, track, structures, wishlist records, and other ineligible categories do not appear. Confirm that the item…