You can show the time line above or below the console view with or without the current tracks waveform or MIDI clip.
Open the console view in the multidock (It does by default)
Click and drag to resize the multidock to show as much or as little of the track view/time line that you want to see.
If it's something you use regularly copy it to an empty screenset slot (Ctrl + number key) and it's there for whenever you need it.
Having said that the multidock will remember the Console view size anyway. Just press D to show or hide it.
As previously mentioned if it's the transport controls you want to see they are in the transport module in the Control Bar which can be shown or hidden by pressing C
HTH