Beginners guide to command control and dcc national. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national model. Choosing a decoder for model trains and accessories. The hornby dcc system ensures that the hornby control units that are available are simple to understand and very straightforward to operate. You can design in m, k or c tracks, it even has the conversion sections to go from k to m, k to c. Here at tonys we offer a wide range of services for all of your model railroading needs.
Dcc planning software model railroader magazine model. Digital command control dcc is a more advanced system of operating a model railway. Catalog our product line, price list, and ordering information. Most advanced of its type, locofi is the future of model railway in. His system is integrated with digitrax dcc control, but the train brain also works well with analog control. For instance, our units are the only high tech systems so elegantly designed that instructions for basic operations are printed on handheld. Using the loconet network and the many devices that work together. X current limiter goof proof isolated frog turnout. Xtrackcad is a great, free tool for designing your layout, developed by a.
One word searches yield better results than multiple word searches. Since then, the nmra national model railroad association in the united states creators of the original dcc specification, which the likes of bachmann and. Getting started with dcc choosing a dcc system mra. Introduction layout control for windows, macos and linux. Home model railroading train controls dcc systems we didnt become one of the leaders in dcc with off the shelf thinking. All the software runs on a pc with xp, and all of this software has been used successfully and reliably. The technical jargon, the confusing instructions and the complex operating requirements have also gone.
Welcome to dcc train automation the first stop on your journey to model railway digital control solutions. In dcc, power is constantly supplied to the rails, and the movement of each train is controlled using a dcc decoder fitted to each locomotive. Its also contains a programming interface decoderpro, which has a very good reputation. Then, if you agree its advanced, userfriendly and fun, purchase the interface hardware at your hobby dealer or direct from mrc and start enjoying the future of dcc. Digitrax ho shabc turnout signal mast kit with a, b, c configurations. Download the model railroad system now and operate your layout, from running trains to working your signals and switches. Reading and writing of all decoder settings with a few mouse clicks. Railmaster is a totally new way to control a model railway.
One of the easier model railroad software programs to master that doesnt cost much its free, is the track planning software available for download from the website as freeware and works fairly well for simple layout designs. Dcc wiring clinic 20 tricks with auto lamps i momentary shorts that would just stall one train with dc can shut down the entire layout with dcc. Xtrackcad is a great, free tool for designing your layout, developed by a group of model railroaders. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. The days of needing a computer degree to operate a digital model railway have gone.
Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Digitrax ho sh2ab mainline signal mast kit with 2 a and 2 bconfigurations. Both are supplied with full software, comprehensive installation instructions and a lifetime warranty and support. There are many dcc systems that are available in the market, and they can be as low as a hundred, to a couple hundred dollars. This software package has support for a network of bruce chubb cmri usic, susic, andor smini nodes andor a network of lenzs xpressnet dcc nodes. Dcc support integrated support for nmra standard digital command control. Wire and layout software model train help blogmodel. During the development of the automatic dcc train operation of my layout, we are using the. During the development of the automatic dcc train operation of my layout, we are using the following software. Acculites 5003 super dcc led lighting board with 3mm golden white leds.
It can be referred to as the dcc signal, although it is both power and control information. Locofi wifi model train control wifi sound decoders. The model railroad system is a software package that can help you run your railroad. However, i think it is more fear of the unknown than the cost that is making many model railroaders shy away from making the switch from dc to dcc. Traincontroller is the worldclass software for controlling model railroads with a computer.
You can also then 3d render the layout to get an idea on how it will look like. Best model train control using locofi wifi sound decoders. Software for programming of decoders as well as testing and runningin of vehicles. Control software an overview of our model railroad control software. Sprog ii and sprog 3 both offer full nmra standard dcc programming for any manufacturers standardcompliant dcc decoders. How to use model railway software to make operation of your dcc.
Dcc digital command control has revolutionized how we run model railroads. Scarm means simple computer aided railway modeller software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans. The crandic automated traffic system cats is a jmribased application by rodney black for controlling and operating a model railroad. Free winlok mrr computer software model railroader. The digitrax complete train control system brings fun and realism to model railroading. A line product abc academy models accu lites accurail accurail inc acd adair shops adh publishing aerocar hobby lubricants afv club aim products allied manufacturing tix alloy forms inc alpine division scale models am models american art clay co inc american craftsman. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. When equipped with digital command control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can be independently controlled. As steve barkley states in this video, getting started with digital command control does not have to be complicated or expensive.
Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. Welcome to the national model railroad association please view in the news for current news and information. Train tools software has been producing professional model railroad software since 1991. The key benefits of traincontroller at a glance only by using a computer more diverse and secure operation of a model railroad is possible. For all dcc, selectrix and loconet compatible decoder and devices. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains.
The jmri software is a suite of programs and is a single download. Scarm the leading design software for model railroad layouts. Visit evan designs to buy your diorama and model train software today. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. We offer easytouse software for designing paper model buildings, printing custom signs, creating window designs and more, all compatible with windows 7, 8 and 10. With scarm you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Add great detail to your diorama or model train layout with affordable modeling software from evan designs. Sprog 2 dcc decoders programming via computer locgeek. Atrack is a program originally developed for the aged but venerable atari xlxe range of computers which implements the digital command control dcc system for the operation of model railroads.
A simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. This is another type of model railroad software that you will almost certainly find useful for your train layout not so much for planning purposes, but more for creation of signs, decals, old classic advertisements for your buildings or billboards, simulation of brick or stone walls, stained glass, window treatments, wallpaper, etc. Programming of all nmra dcc, selectrix and loconet compliant locomotive, turnout and feedback decoders. Worldwide first model railroad control software with own handheld. Digitoys systems produced software called winlok for running and configuring dcc. As the name implies, this is a digital system rather than an analogue one. The jmri project is building tools for model railroad computer control. Gaps to switch switch 1156 light bulb has less than 1 ohm resistance at low current, drops full 12 volts with 2. Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs. Locofi allows simplified multi train multi user wireless model train control using intuitive smartphone app designed for pros and newbies alike. When equipped with digital command control, locomotives on. Digitrax n sn2ab mainline signal mast kit with 2 a and 2 bconfigurations. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing. Basically the train brain connects directly to your computer either through a com port or through the parallel port where you usually attach a printer using a cable interface connector.
Model train software find modeling software for model. As you may have already discovered, controlling a model train is a rather simple matter. Dcc virtual command manage has revolutionized how we run version railroads. Discover the world of digital model railroad control with easy to use starter systems from a range of trusted dcc manufacturers. Digital command control dcc is an exciting field in model railroading that uses digital computer technology to operate model railroad trains. We offer professional dcc installation services, whether it be as simple as adding a keep alive, or doing a full dccsound installation on your favorite brass locomotive. All software is scale independent, internet enabled and supports all popular command stations.
The dcc puts digital control information into the electrical power of the train. Buy products related to dcc train controller products and see what customers say about dcc train controller products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It has now been fully converted to run under any version of windows from xp upwards. Railroad automation rra is a command and control software package, for dcc digital command control model railroads, specifically designed to work with the loconet network bus. You can manage your locomotive rosters and easily program your decoders using. Jmri is an american opensource project for dcc train control.
Introduced in the late 1980s, kato digital is katos electronic control system for h0 scale model trains that is conceptually similar to digital command control dcc. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled. At the very basic level, all that is needed is two wires run to the track. Third party software cti model railroad computer control. Simple and effective operation with the latest windows interfaces. Digital model railway control systems are often connected with an external computer where special software for controlling the train layout is running.
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