Has anyone used the TrainMinder program??

[wiz1500]

I'm looking for feed back on this Train Minder program.  Is it user friendly and what is the image CD for and is it useful?  I am trying to recatalog my whole train collection due to the fact that the TrainTracker from Bangzoom is no longer updateable.

Thanks in advance...

https://www.trainminder.com/store/index.cfm

[abrtrains]

 

[gap920]

I have a low bucks altermative.  I use an MS Excel spreadsheet to catalog my collection.  I have a one line description sheet that I can sort by model no, type, road name, store, date,etc.  I have another sheet where I include a picture of each item below the description.  I get pictures from the makers website, ebay or my digital camera.  An example is listed below:

 Model No.  Type    Road Name   Road Number  Store               Price    Date           Mfg     Status

6-28272  SD60       I Love USA         #1776  Wholesale Trians  $199.99  07/06/2004  Lionel  Have

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mr. S.]

 Hi,

I looked at it myself and it looks pretty good and thinking of getting it.  It does seem more user-friendly than TrainTracker.  Almost Ebay-ish (there's a new word within the past 15 years).

As I understand it the separate image CD set can be used in conjunction with Train Minder for research, etc...don't think you have to get those to get the program started.  I think Train Minder can also import your TrainTracker info, but don't quote me.

It looks like a winner at least to me.  Did they review this in one of the toy trains mags?  If not, they should (hint).

[wiz1500]

That looks like a very nice spread sheet you have there. I'm looking for something that will help me up date pricing easier. For thr ins. company..

 Mr.s I think you are right on all counts...I am in the middle of a basement remodel with a new layout in the works but when I get a chance that is the way I will go....