The three most popular model railroad control software products today are railroad. Jmri supports a wide range of dcc systems, command stations and protocols. Railmaster is a totally new way to control a model railway. Digital model railway control systems are often connected with an external computer where special software for controlling the train layout is running.
We explain why computer control can make operation of your dcc layout easier. Runs on all 32bit microsoft windows systems beginning with windows 98. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. Jmri is intended as a jumpingoff point for hobbyists who want to control their. While stocking products for all model railway requirements we specialise in computer control and sourcing. For a friendly service and advise on all your digital model railway products at. 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. The new hornby system differs from the conventional type of 12v controllers in as much that it is the individual locomotives that are controlled internally rather than the controlling a locomotives speed and direction by varying the current to the track. The select can also operate 40 accessories including point motors. With powerful and easytolearn editing tools, even inexperienced. A number of control systems are available to operate locomotives on model railways. Third party software cti model railroad computer control. You can even just power them with 12v dc to make wiring of.
The technical jargon, the confusing instructions and the complex operating requirements have also gone. A simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. The jmri project is building tools for model railroad computer control. Bachmann married its railcontroller software with its new dynamis ultima. As well as our vast shop, we are mail order experts and would be delighted to supply you with all your model and hobby requirements. Traincontroller is characterized by particularly simple and effective use as well as secure operation. Our range of services includes layout design and building plus workshops in itrain, digikeijs products, uhlenbrock, fleischmannroco, vpeb dinamo and zimo amongst many other leading brands. Jmri is intended as a jumpingoff point for hobbyists who want to control their layouts with a computer. Screenshot of model railway computer control centre software features. Because of its broad range of features traincontroller is perfectly suited for beginners and professional model railroaders. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad computer control.
While stocking products for all model railway requirements we specialise in computer control and sourcing products to provide solutions. How to use model railway software to make operation of your dcc. Digital model railway control systems are an alternative to control a layout and simplify the wiring and add more flexibility in operations. Equally detail like point and signal identities are not required on the screen. Dccconcepts make a range of high quality accessory decoders covering both solenoid and motor drive point motors, and will also add signal decoders and intelligent detection systems in the near future. Gaugemaster are one of europes biggest suppliers of model and hobby products, based near arundel, west sussex, uk. Analog systems where the speed and the direction of a train is controlled by adjusting the voltage on the track are still popular while they have recently given way to. Out of stock but available to order add to cart view details. The dynamis railcontroller software shields you from much of the complexity of dcc control thus eliminating the need to remember locomotive, point. Reliable and fast processing based on unique traintelligence technology, which allows for reliable processing of up to commands per second. Worldwide first model railroad control software with own handheld. We are family owned and have been doing it for over 40 years and with fully trained staff, most of whom are modellers themselves, you couldnt. The future of model railway control is here with arguably the most straight forward and simple to operate digital controllers in the model railway world. The future of model railway control is here with the latest and best hornby digital command control system.
The aim has been to recreate the appearance of a real system but without reliability, safety and availability features essential on the real railway. You can manage your locomotive rosters and easily program your decoders using. Three posistion onoffon biased momentary action, switch returns to off when released miniature toggle switch rated at 5amp28volt dc. The days of needing a computer degree to operate a digital model railway have gone. Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs.
The hornby select digital controller is the perfect way to enter the digital world of model railways. Since dcc is digital by nature, its easy to have computers control, or monitor, your layout. Train automation the first stop on your journey to model railway digital control solutions. Only the computer makes digital model railroad control truly perfect. If you are just getting started with dcc software, we suggest that you read connecting your computer to dcc article to give you some background on the use of computers with digital command control. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad. With the proliferation of sound locomotives with many functions and modellers wanting motorised points and multiaspect signals, control of these is becoming. Ideal for operating solenoid point motors on model railways. Finally, there will be times when you want to control turnouts and accessories via digital control but sometimes just using a simple control panel is more to your taste so every dccconcepts accessory decoder can be controlled either by dcc or a simple manual button or by both.