⚠️ ARCHIVAL REPOSITORY — This is a historical preservation build, not for active development or daily use.
Track Layout Creator was a specialized tool designed for creating and managing track layouts, widely used in its community until the original project concluded at version 3.4.
| Era | Version | Developer | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original TLC Era | v1.0 – v3.4 | eran0004 | ✅ Concluded | 2017? |
| Bridge Development | v3.8.5 | daydrive7 | 🔒 Private/Unreleased | December 2025 |
| Modern TLC+ Era | v1.x+ | daydrive7 | 🟢 Active | June 2026 onwards |
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Original TLC Era (eran0004)
- The foundational period of Track Layout Creator
- Official development concluded at v3.4
- Established the core feature set and user base
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The Private Bridge Build (v3.8.5)
- Developed entirely by daydrive7 in December 2025
- Never officially released to the public
- Served as a developmental bridge between original TLC and TLC+
- Contains experimental features and refinements
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Modern Era – TLC+ (Track Layout Creator Plus)
- Officially launched in June 2026
- Fresh start on public
v1.xrelease branch - Actively maintained by daydrive7
- Incorporates lessons learned from v3.8.5
This archive serves as proof of the cutting-edge workflow adopted early on. While the majority of the community was still limited to the standard Track Layout Creator v3.4, the creator of this repository was already utilizing TLC+ / TLC v3.8.5 as far back as 2025 and early 2026.
- The Community Standard: Most users were restricted to the features and limitations of v3.4.
- The Creator's Edge: By leveraging v3.8.5, this project utilized advanced features, improved stability, and enhanced design capabilities years before they became widely known or adopted.
This repository preserves that forward-thinking era, showcasing what was possible when others were still catching up.
- 🏛️ Historical Documentation: Preserved for archival and reference purposes
- 📚 Research Value: Documents the evolution of the Track Layout Creator toolchain
- 🔍 Transparency: Shows the developmental path between original TLC and TLC+
- ❌ Not for Daily Use: This build is outdated and superseded by modern versions
- ❌ No Active Support: No bug fixes, updates, or feature additions will be made
- ✅ Use TLC+ Instead: For all practical purposes, use the actively maintained version
For the latest features, active development, and community support, please visit the official TLC+ repository:
👉 Track Layout Creator + (Main Repository)
- ✅ Active development and regular updates
- ✅ Bug fixes and security patches
- ✅ New features and improvements
- ✅ Community support and documentation
- ✅ Compatible with current systems and standards
This archival repository is distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Copyright © 2026 daydrive
- eran0004: Original creator and developer of Track Layout Creator (v1.0 – v3.4)
- daydrive7: Developer of the bridge build (v3.8.5) and the modern TLC+ suite
For questions about the modern TLC+ tool, please refer to the main repository.
This archival repository is maintained for historical purposes only. Support inquiries should be directed to the active TLC+ project.