Because my model train collection grows, I wanted to enter them into a database. This database should fulfill the following requirements:

• It must be usable with macOS, Windows and Linux.
• Several track gauges must be usable.
• Beside a list of own trains, a wish list must be available.
• It must be able to save at least one image for every train.
• The history (maintenance, repair, retrofit...) of each model must be savable.
• I want to enter all spare parts of each model.
• Information about the original must be recordable.
• The life cycle of the original should be savable.
• There should be graphical reports available.
• A simple selection of the models (e.g. era) must be possible.
• Synchronization of models between different installations.

Unfortunately I did not found a program that fulfills all above requirements. On the other side I had experience with the development of database applications (Gebührenrechner, Bambini, Mac-HaBu...). This was the reason, I decided to develop my own program. Additionally to above requirements, I realized a very flexible concept. All parameters (gauges, era, manufacturer...) can be changed by the user.

With "iMoVe" you get the possibility to administer all data on the iPad or iPhone. Here, you see the data and can enter changes. With the synchronization both system are always up to date.

I use this program for the management of my own model train collection. Accordingly I will add new features as fast as possible. But I like to add ideas from other users, too. Please let me know your ideas.

Manfred Richter
Author