While the romantic age of the railway will always be in our minds, hornby is fully in the 21st century when it comes to its model railway design and control software. Since this is legacy 16bit software, it will not run on any modern windows os i. I would like to know what will be the best dcc controller to start out with. With our without the plug, you can also hardwire the decoder directly to the trucks, motor, lights, etc. Rather than reinvent the wheel, the dcc working group studied all of the commercially available command control systems. One of our members has spent the past four years in the federal courts defending our right to continue against an individual who has attacked us with bogus patent threats, cybersquatting, infringement. Please see the software page for other software relating to trains at a more general level. The ultimate software tools for locomotive and accessory control plus track design. Nov 04, 2014 although this video will be too basic for advanced dcc model railroaders, it should be of help to beginners who often struggle to understand railroading terminology.
Cti electronics of baltimore, md is a developer of model train computer control software not free and associated interface hardware that will permit your dcc model train layout to run your trains and associated model railroad accessories using an ibm compatible personal computer pc. Some software programs your decoders, which can be either mobile decoders or stationary decoders. I have converted four dc locomotives to dcc and put a decoder in two dcc ready locomotives all without single problem with the power cab operating. Basically with the cti scheme your present manually. The dcc puts digital control information into the electrical power of the train. Everything on model trains, model railroads, model railways, locomotives, model train layouts, scenery, wiring, dcc and more. Have had no problems with the system recognizing several different manufacturers dcc decoders. A simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. Jmri, the java model railroad interface is a collaborative, opensource effort to develop a javabased suite of tools for model railroad computer control. As well as its primary purpose of storing and manipulating the contents of dcc decoders, atrack also allows you to control any selected locomotive or set of turnouts on the main track directly from the pc, using the mouse and a soft onscreen controller, by issuing dcc commands directly to the nce command station. It is well suited for users who are looking for an easy to use program that covers reliably the standard tasks of model railroad control, such as switchboard operation, routes, block securing, hidden yard control or shuttle trains. Java model railroad interface jmri supports all major dcc systems.
In the beginning of the file many aliases were added to make the code less hardware specific and also capable to run on the newly designed pcb for hardware 2. Featuring dcc component info, track wiring considerations and much more. Dec 19, 2014 tonys train exchange beginners guide to digital command control dcc systems. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled up to 3 outputs leds may be controlled separately builtin resistors just connect leds can function as an nmra signal decoder. Dcc working group national model railroad association. This works ok for one train, but what if you want to control two or three. You can use the jmri toolset as the starting point for developing your open model railroad control applications, or use their higher level applications suite idrectly. We do this for the joy of model railroading, and dont produce anything for profit. 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. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Welcome to dcc train automation the first stop on your journey to model railway digital control solutions.
I hope you find it useful, and please subscribe to this. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. Jun 26, 2012 dc model trains or dcc model trains which is best. Dcc combined with computer control model train advisors. It can be referred to as the dcc signal, although it is both power and control information.
Traincontroller bronze offers a costeffective entry into model railroad computer control. The jmri software is a suite of programs and is a single download. Only the computer makes digital model railroad control truly perfect. Oct 06, 2017 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. In the beginning of the file many aliases were added to make the code less hardware specific and also capable to. Control software an overview of our model railroad control software. At the very basic level, all that is needed is two wires run to the track. Nce 524002 phpror power pro 5 amp wireless dcc starter system. Automation, detection, and software welcome to the nce. Digitoys systems produces software called winlok for running and configuring dcc systems. The hornby dcc system ensures that the hornby control units that are available are simple to understand and very straightforward to operate. The dcc protocol is defined by the digital command control working group of the national model railroad association nmra. With dcc becoming a standard today, most new locomotives come prewired with a plug for easily decoder installation.
Mar 27, 2020 there are many benefits of connecting your computer to your dcc system. Choosing a decoder for model trains and accessories. If this is the case, you would just connect the power. The first time we ran a digital command control system we knew we couldnt live without one but, we couldnt afford it either. While stocking products for all model railway requirements we specialise in computer control and sourcing. The first thing to be done when you convert your model railroad to dcc is wire your layout correctly for dcc power boosters. It is well suited for users who are looking for an easy to use program that covers reliably the standard tasks of model railroad control, such as switchboard operation, routes, block securing, hidden yard control or.
Third party software cti model railroad computer control. Add booming sound to your locomotives, control your sprawling model railroad empire in the palm of your hand and power it all with our extensive selection. Nce 524007 ph10r power house pro 10 amp starter system with radio. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Other software, allows for train control and acts like a cab. When equipped with digital command control, locomotives on the same electrical section of track can be independently controlled. All instructions are stage written so that by following the step by step instructions the trains can be running in next to no time. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains lenz. This video discusses the benefits of each operating system for model railroad layouts. You can always build a block control system, but as your layout grows, this can become very. With software, such as the free jmri software suite, you can quickly, and easily program decoders without learning all the complicated configuration variables of.
Learn all about digital command control dcc with the model railroader staff. Dcc wiring is simpler, but intolerant of sloppy workmanship. This software has been developed on an open java platform by. To learn more about dcc, check out this dcc resources page. Do i use a mini panel, a command station macro or both. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. Model railroad electronics and control featuring a windows software application to complement nce dcc systems, and a computerbased. We explain why computer control can make operation of your dcc layout easier, highlighting bachmanns flagship dynamis ultima system and railcontroller. Dont worry about about trying to get each part separately theyre all bundled together. Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs. I know the link goes no where, but the pertinent info is that it wont run on modern. Catalog our product line, price list, and ordering information. Perhaps the most noticeable, and fastest to do is to use it for programing decoders, mobile and stationary. The three most popular model railroad control software products today are railroad.
Railmaster is designed to run on your pc and using elink digital control and suitable 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 up to 3 outputs leds may be controlled separately builtin resistors just connect leds can function as an nmra signal decoder each output individually dimmable. Higher currents heavier power wiring, and overload protection must work. Tonys train exchange beginners guide to digital command control dcc systems. Sprog ii and sprog 3 both offer full nmra standard dcc programming for any manufacturers standardcompliant dcc decoders. Although this video will be too basic for advanced dcc model railroaders, it should be of help to beginners who often struggle to understand railroading terminology. Bluerail has updated our app to support control of dcc trains, and partnered with established dcc experts in the industry to develop hardware, software and firmware to bring intuitive control to the industry standard. Digital command control dcc is an exciting field in model railroading that uses digital computer technology to operate model railroad trains. Had the system out of the box and set up with my dcc onboard locomotive programmed in thirty minutes. Digital command control resources for model railroaders. The working group found that the best system to base the new standard on was a system invented by lenz elektronik, which was used at that time by marklin for their 2rail sets. Trains can be either manually controlled or completely controlled by the software in automatic mode.
How to use model railway software to make operation of your dcc. If you have a small layout, with perhaps one or two power wires distributed around your tracks, you may be able to use a single dcc power booster for the whole layout. Digital command control dcc is a standard for a system to operate model railways digitally. Dcc model trains and railroads for beginners tutorial youtube. The jmri project is building tools for model railroad computer control. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national model. Both are supplied with full software, comprehensive installation instructions and a lifetime warranty and support. Dcc wiring clinic 25 summary dcc wiring is different from dc blocks and cab control in consideration of wiring methods, but many of the same basic rules for electrical gaps etc. Product title bachmann trains ho scale overland limited ready to run electric electric powered model train set average rating. Fremo dcc this project is a collection of software and embedded system designs that are developed for controli. The july 2019 issue of model railroader magazine features a buyers guide for digital command control dcc starter systems.
Dcc support integrated support for nmra standard digital command control. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad computer control. Dcc systems welcome to the nce information station. You can use the jmri toolset as the starting point for developing your open model railroad control applications, or. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin.
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