Train collection Software????

Algonquin

Member since
January 2001
From: US
440 posts

Posted by Algonquin on Friday, October 8, 2004 12:02 PM

I use a Microsoft Access database. I started with an excel spreadsheet about 15 years ago but quickly converted to Access to utilize the relational databases. I continually improve it. It currently maintains my collection inventory, maintenance history on each piece, collection cost and value. It can generate all kinds of sorts like by roadname, type or event list my command control items. I also monitor the expenditures for my layout in it.

Access allows me the flexibility to do just about anything I want with it. I have not yet figured a way to download current values yet.

Regards,

Tim Pignatari

A penny saved is a penny earned. But every once in a while it is good to treat yourself to a gum ball.

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Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 7, 2004 12:44 PM

I am a Sr. Programmer Analyst Contracting for the government right now.

I do a lot of custom software design.

If 4 or 5 of you guys wanted to give me details on what a Train Inventory software needs to have, and were interested I could create one, could even be web based, would include pictures and even 3D model pictures of the trains.

Just a thought, I am always looking for new projects.

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lionelsoni

Member since
December 2001
From: Austin, TX
10,096 posts

Posted by lionelsoni on Thursday, October 7, 2004 8:54 AM

I just keep a description of each item and its history in a .txt file.

Bob Nelson

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Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 8:32 PM

jeff, interesting question, I asked the same basic question, see it under "trains inventory" by stangme. I did however recieve a e-mail from a guy in this forum, who has the following system. Best of all, this one is insurance company (s) approved. as you know if your collection exceeds 12,00.00 normal home-owners insurance will cover to that amount. down load a free sample, see what you think. I ordered mine... BANGZOOM.COM.