Creating sets and consists

A set is a group of equipment that are physically attached to each other, such as train cars. A consist is one or more sets of these equipment, such as a fully functional train.

To create a set or consist:

  1. Select Equipment > Sets/Consists.
  2. Click New Record.
  3. Specify this information:
    Set/Consist
    Specify the name and description of set or consist.
    Organization
    Specify the organization associated with the set or consist.
    Type
    Specify whether the equipment is a set or a consist.
    Class
    Specify the class of the set or consist.
    Start Date
    End Date
    Specify the start and end dates for the consist. These fields cannot be specified for sets.
    Note: You can create duplicate consists but not duplicate sets. For duplicate consists, the Start Date and End Date for the duplicate consists cannot overlap.
  4. Click Save Record.
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