Train Control Systems

TCS Standard Decoder Features

Brake on DC stops the train with programmed deceleration when in a DC section then follows your programmed lighting and acceleration. Autodetect senses DC and operates at peak performance on it. Full Range Dither extends the ultimate in speed control through the entire speed range. OPS Mode Programming allows on the main track programming. Quiet Drive creates smooth quiet engine performance. All Program Modes are supported allowing use with any controller. Basic and Advanced Consisting for use with any controller. Standard 2 Digit or Extended 4 Digit Addressing. User Loadable Speed Tables for custom speed curves. 14 or 28 / 128 Speed Step Control operating at 256 speed steps. Reversing Headlights, Rule 17 dimming, Opposite Dim, Random Flicker, Single and Double Pulse Strobe and Flashing light effects. TCS’s Goof Proof no questions asked one-year warranty.

X Series Advanced Features

Mars, Gyra and a Rotary Beacon lights that may be adjusted for effect. An adjustable duration Momentary Pulse has been added. It can be used for uncoupling, activation of a sound module or a light. You can adjust the brightness of a dimmed light (Bulb or LED). The Blinking Ditch Lights have been improved. Decoder Lock allows programming decoders with the same address in one train and each can be changed independently of the others. Button Control of the motor circuit allows the use of the motor circuit for a smoke unit or additional lighting function up to 1.2 amps Factory Reset is faster and easier to get back to the default settings. Button Control of functions lets up to 13 buttons control any light. Dimming and Ditch Light Flash may be controlled by buttons 0 thru 6. Momentum rate and timing can be adjusted to form a curve.