I have been in n scale model railroading for 48 years. The model railroad system is a software package that can help you run your railroad. Reading and writing of all decoder settings with a few mouse clicks. Introduction layout control for windows, macos and linux. Nce 524025 power cab complete dcc starter set with. During the development of the automatic dcc train operation of my layout, we are using the following software. With our without the plug, you can also hardwire the. How to use model railway software to make operation of your 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. Digitoys systems produced software called winlok for running and configuring dcc. Member of the silicon valley version railroad club dcc fundamentals model 5. An arduino based dcc command station that runs trains via standard dcc connection. Simply place the unit in the program mode and turn it on. Railmaster is a totally new way to control a model railway. Anyrail is probably the easiesttouse model railway design tool around. Choosing a decoder for model trains and accessories. With dcc becoming a standard today, most new locomotives come prewired with a plug for easily decoder installation. If you prefer to control your motive power using digital command control, ctis software provides full support for the systems from all major manufacturers of pccontrollable dcc equipment. Third party software cti model railroad computer control. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. Digital command control dcc is a standard for a system to operate model railways digitally. Model train software find modeling software for model.
Train throttle is a client for the jmri withrottle server, which allows you to control your dcc equipped model trains. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The current version of the software lets you control a single throttle, functions 028, as well as add multiple engines to the throttle, on the fly. Nce 524007 ph10r power house pro 10 amp starter system with radio. The dcc puts digital control information into the electrical power of the train. Dcc planning software model railroader magazine model. My experience so far leads me to digitrax dcc for my own layout. Dcc model railroad software free download dcc model. Catalog our product line, price list, and ordering information. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller.
Dcc decoders for model trains for sale online tonys trains. For example, automatic block control avoids collisions and you control which train is driving manually or fully automatically according to a selected route. The dcc protocol is defined by the digital command control working group of the national model railroad association nmra. Dcc support integrated support for nmra standard digital command control. Refer to your dcc system manual for specific directions on how to perform program on main functions. Originally designed as a complete model railroad control solution designed for ease of use, fullycompliant with the national model railroad associations digital command control standards, and based around an atari xlxe classic computer plus custom hardware, atrack has now developed into a fullyfeatured software application running on a. Maker of analog lighting and authorized dealer of many dcc systems and supplies albion software designers of ship it.
Atrack for windows atrack is a powerful free extension to complement the facilities of your nce corporation power cab or power pro digital command control system and to assist you in running your roster of locomotives on your model railroad atrack allows you to store full details of all of your locomotives and accessory turnout decoders, with all of their dcc configuration. Worldwide first model railroad control software with own handheld. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national. Jmri is intended as a jumpingoff point for hobbyists who want to control their layouts with a computer. See the question on dcc compatibility below for more details. Its also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. Nce 524002 phpror power pro 5 amp wireless dcc starter system. Free winlok mrr computer software model railroader. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national model. Atrain systems model railroad electronics and digital. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Anyrail the easiest model railroad design software. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains.
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. Great deals on digitrax model railroad and train decoders. At tonys trains we carry some of the top products from the top brands on the market for digital command controllers. When equipped with digital command control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can be independently controlled. Download the model railroad system now and operate your layout, from running trains to working your signals and switches. A small interface is the link between your computer and your booster. All the software runs on a pc with xp, and all of this software has been used successfully and reliably. Digitrax model railroad and train decoders for sale ebay. At the very basic level, all that is needed is two wires run to the track. Programming of all nmra dcc, selectrix and loconet compliant locomotive, turnout and feedback decoders.
I have 108 locomotives in my roster, many of which are more than 45 years old. An introduction to dcc and overview of model railway control we hope that you find this information useful. 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. The jmri software is a suite of programs and is a single download. In this case, too, operation can be fully computercontrolled. All components british supplier of model railroad electronics including electronic boards, electronic components, power controls, wire, tools, and more. Dccsignaler ist eine srcp basierte lsung, um ihre modelleisenbahn mit dem computer zu steuern. The jmri project is building tools for model railroad computer control.
Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs. Traincontroller is characterized by particularly simple and effective use as well as secure operation. Control software an overview of our model railroad control software. We want it to be usable to as many people as possible, so were building it in java to run anywhere, and were trying to make it independent of specific hardware systems. You can manage your locomotive rosters and easily program your decoders using. The software revision of the psx is easily determined. You can always build a block control system, but as your layout grows, this.
It can be referred to as the dcc signal, although it is both power and control information. Anyrail makes model railroad design so easy, its fun. This works ok for one train, but what if you want to control two or three. Using the loconet network and the many devices that work together. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. All software is scale independent, internet enabled and supports all popular command stations. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. Acid flux never use acid flux in your model railroad electronics or song wiring. The digitrax complete train control system brings fun and realism to model railroading. For instance, our units are the only high tech systems so elegantly designed that instructions for basic operations are printed on handheld. Digital command control dcc is an exciting field in model railroading that uses digital computer technology to operate model railroad trains. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad computer control. Visit evan designs to buy your diorama and model train software today.
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. While stocking products for all model railway requirements we specialise in computer control and sourcing. This video discusses the benefits of each operating system for model railroad layouts. For all dcc, selectrix and loconet compatible decoder and devices. D6 will flash the morse code pattern of the software revision letter. Train tools software has been producing professional model railroad software since 1991. The psx1, 2, 3, 4 series model trains dcc controllers. I hope you find it useful, and please subscribe to this.
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