Plan, print, and complete an operating session

Plan the run #

1. Create the required locations, tracks, cars, waybills, and train or job cards.
2. Open Operations and choose Plan session.
3. Enter a session name, date, and status.
4. Select the train or job cards that crews will run.
5. Select the waybill inserts and car moves included in this session.
6. Add dispatcher or crew notes and save.

Print the session packet #

Choose Print session packet beside the saved session. The packet includes the selected train or job cards, a switch list, destination spots, commodity and load state, return instructions, card-handling guidance, and the applicable industry or spot rules.

During the run #

Crews carry the matching physical car cards and leave each card in the destination rack when setting out the car. Use the printed packet as crew paperwork; the general Layout operations reference is not a replacement for the session-specific packet.

Complete and reconcile #

After the run, choose Complete & reconcile only if you want TIM's recorded track locations to match the completed session. TIM marks each non-held waybill delivered and moves its cars to the recorded destination track. Held waybills remain unchanged for later handling.

Review the physical railroad before reconciling. Correct a waybill or use Held when a car did not reach the planned destination.