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Time tables

A timetable lets you schedule when scripts are started. By creating multiple timetables you can define different automation scenarios for your layout — for example, a busy morning schedule, relaxed afternoon freight traffic, or a night mode with minimal movement.

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Creating a timetable

Navigate to Time tables in your profile and tap the + button. Each timetable has the following settings:

  • Name — A descriptive label (e.g. "Express schedule", "Freight operations").

  • Show in Throttle — When enabled, the timetable appears in the automate tab of the throttle for quick start/stop control.

  • Start script (optional) — A script that runs automatically when the timetable is started. Useful for preparing your layout (e.g. setting initial turnout positions or activating lighting).

  • Stop script (optional) — A script that runs when the timetable is stopped. Useful for cleanup (e.g. returning accessories to a neutral state).

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Entries

Each timetable contains one or more entries. An entry defines when something should happen and what should run.

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Time condition

Times are specified as hour : minute relative to when the timetable was started — not based on the system clock. This means the same timetable works regardless of when you start your session.

Both hour and minute support wildcards:

Time
Triggers

2:30

Once, at 2 hours and 30 minutes after start.

*:15

Every hour at minute 15.

0:*

Every minute during the first hour.

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Script selection

Each entry can run a script in one of two ways:

  • Specific script — Always runs the same script.

  • Random script by tag — Picks a random script from all scripts with a matching tag. Each time the entry triggers, a different script may run. This is a great way to add variety — for example, tag several departure scripts with departures and let the timetable pick one at random every few minutes.

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Running a timetable

Start a timetable from the timetable editor (play button) or from the automate tab in the throttle. The timetable requires track power to be on and automation to be enabled.

Once started, the timetable evaluates its entries every minute. When a time condition matches, the corresponding script is executed. Timetables run in the background and do not block manual control.

You can run multiple timetables simultaneously for complex scenarios, or stop any timetable individually at any time.

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