• LOGS
  • STATUS
  • SCHEDULE
  • HUMAN

How to log railcar movements with your AI

Connect Cedar AI to your agent once. From then on, you just tell your AI what's happening in the yard and it handles the data entry.

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Short answer

How do I log railcar movements with my AI?

You tell your AI client about the activity you see in the yard, such as a train arriving or cars being set out. Your agent then uses the Cedar AI connector to record those specific movements into your system. You get an updated yard log without manual typing.

Where data lands.

The results of your yard reports.

Every movement you report goes straight into your system.

LOGS

Updated yard logs

The AI writes entries for every car movement. You get a clean, digital history of all yard activity.

STATUS

Current car locations

Reporting a setout or pickup updates the car's status. You'll always know where specific cars are sitting.

SCHEDULE

Train movement history

Logging arrivals and departures tracks your train flow. This keeps your transit records accurate.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

The AI only records what you tell it. You remain responsible for verifying car numbers and track assignments.

The workflow

What your AI does when activity happens.

Your agent acts as a digital scribe for your yard operations.

  1. Record pickups

    When you pull cars from a track, tell your agent. It uses the pickup tool to update the record.

    pickup_cars

  2. Log setouts

    Tell your AI when cars are dropped off. It uses the setout tool to mark the new location.

    setout_cars

  3. Track arrivals

    When a train pulls in, notify your agent. It uses the arrival tool to log the event.

    arrive_train

  4. Log departures

    As soon as a train leaves, let your AI know. It uses the departure tool to close the movement.

    depart_train

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger movements in Cedar AI.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the car numbers and track names for the ones you see in the yard.

Cedar AI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PkCPnGLHGN0B18tCS2DF9sCnbSC0482qdW1jHnam/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Cedar AI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cedar-ai-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PkCPnGLHGN0B18tCS2DF9sCnbSC0482qdW1jHnam/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Pick up cars 402, 405, and 409 from track 2.

  • Log a setout for cars 8812 and 8813 on track 5.

  • A train just arrived in the yard.

  • The train just departed from track 1.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI move the cars physically?

    No. The AI only records the data in Cedar AI. You handle all physical switching.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete yard logs?

    No. The tools only allow for recording new movements. There is no tool to delete or edit existing entries.

  • 03

    Does the AI know when a train arrives on its own?

    No. The AI only logs an arrival after you tell it that a train has arrived.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes. You can use any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Can the AI track car weights?

    No. The tools are limited to recording pickups, setouts, and train arrivals or departures.

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