Running times and headways are the basis of timetable planning. 
Until now the calculation has required long time and great efforts.

Now, high cost-performance unique train performance simulator

The Super Notch Man™

 is available!

The Super Notch Man™ is a highly accurate train performance simulation software that determines the time, speed,  distance and energy consumption of a train running over a track profile.  The model includes the effects of grades, curves, train resistance, speed restrictions, propulsion characteristics and brake characteristics.

Speed:Distance Plot for Typical Train (runcurve of Japanese Shinkansen)

Performance curve for Typical Train

Characteristics of the Super Notch Man

Windows based user friendly interface with rapid data entry and rapid output

High speed calculation with windows based low cost personal computer

No support but reasonable price

Downloadable trial version enables checking the system performance before purchase

Real time upgrade via web

Covers from LRT to high speed rail, up to 600km/h(372mph)

Covers from Steam to high speed EMU, turbine powered trainset

Covers high power trainset (over 40MW) and heavy train (over 100000t), long distance simulation

Japanese version : now available 

Price(JPY)

English version coming soon

Image Technology Laboratory Corp.
notchman@notchman.net
416, Mokume, Tamano City, Okayama, Japan