Coming Soon to Apple TV!
Take your model railroad operating sessions to the big screen!
HO Mission Control is an upcoming Apple TV application developed by 603 Garage Apps, designed to bring real-time model railroad operating session information to a shared television.
Built as a companion app for HO Mission Dispatch, HO Mission Control will allow railroad operators to view freight car movements, industry activity, and operating session progress from one central display.
Whether you're hosting an operating session or participating as an operator, HO Mission Control is being designed to help keep everyone informed and your railroad running smoothly.
πΊ Planned Features
π Live Operating Session Dashboard
Display important information about your model railroad operating session directly on your Apple TV.
View active railroad operations, freight car movements, and session activity from a centralized dashboard.
π Industry Activity Monitoring
Keep track of freight car activity at industries throughout your model railroad.
View incoming and outgoing freight cars to help operators understand which locations have cars waiting for pickup or delivery.
π Freight Car Tracking
Monitor freight car assignments and movements throughout an operating session.
See which freight cars are scheduled for pickup, currently being transported, or have been delivered.
π· Operator Information
Display information about operators participating in the current operating session.
Keep track of active operators and the freight cars assigned to them.
π Real-Time Session Updates
HO Mission Control is being designed to automatically update its display as operators complete assignments using HO Mission Dispatch.
As freight cars are picked up and delivered, the Apple TV dashboard will reflect changes throughout the operating session.
π± Wireless Connection
Connect HO Mission Control to an active HO Mission Dispatch operating session over your local Wi-Fi network.
The companion app is being designed to communicate with the hosting iPhone without requiring an internet connection for local session communication.
πΊ Optimized for Apple TV
Enjoy a clean, easy-to-read interface designed specifically for television screens.
HO Mission Control will provide a convenient way for operators to view railroad activity without needing to constantly check their phones.
π± Works with HO Mission Dispatch
One railroad. One connected operating experience.
HO Mission Control is being developed as the official Apple TV companion application for HO Mission Dispatch.
While HO Mission Dispatch manages freight cars, industries, assignments, and operating sessions on iPhone, HO Mission Control will provide a shared display of important operating information.
HO Mission Dispatch for iPhone:
Manage your railroad, create operating sessions, generate freight car assignments, and track pickups and deliveries.
HO Mission Control for Apple TV:
Display operating session information, monitor industry activity, and follow operator progress on a shared television.
Together, these applications are designed to create a more organized and immersive model railroad operating experience.
Learn More About HO Mission Dispatch β
Link to the HO Mission Dispatch page.
π§ Currently in Development
Bringing model railroad operations to your television!
HO Mission Control is currently in development and testing alongside HO Mission Dispatch.
We're working to create a reliable and easy-to-use Apple TV companion application that makes operating sessions more organized and enjoyable.
Additional improvements and features are being developed before its public release.
Coming Soon to the Apple App Store for Apple TV!
Stay tuned for development updates and release information.
Developed by 603 Garage Apps.
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