http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/931-890
Anyone have any info on these? Google just wants to link me to various pre-order pages.
No doubt will be launched at the NTS next week? Interesting that it says it has Digitrax controller, they must have developed something special for this as it says it has the 6 loco limit but is compatible with other Digitrax kit. Could this be a new entry level DCC system, below the Zephyr Xtra to compete with the likes of the Bachmann EZ command?
Those are my thoughts as well. Hopefully a little more robust than the EZ Command. What confuses me is that the general description of the set mentions sound, but for the loco, it only states that it has a DCC decoder on board.
Now what am I gonna do about all of the GP9Ms that I’ve hardwired decoders into? Lol
Very new apparently. I did find “logic rail tech” DCC products, no trains, but must be a different company.
Rich
https://www.pwrs.ca/announcements/view.php?ID=6294
Theres a (bad) picture from Pacific Western Rail Systems. Some of the cars and GP9M look to have horn hook couplers while two others appear to have knuckles.
The image also kind of shows the “power pack” which looks like a Bachmann DC pack, but with a lump on top.
Logic Rail Tech appears to make LocoNet fast clocks?
Hmm, perhaps Digitrax is seeing the contant talk about realigning the systems, particularly since the Zephyr Xtra is, aside from outright amps, a MUCH more capable and powerful system than the Super Empire Builder. Relegate the DB150 to booster only, a new true starter system with a lowered capacity, the Zephyr Xtra as the mid-range system, and the Super Chief Xtra as the top of the line.
We shall see…
–Randy
If that’s the case, I’m definitely interested. Aside from the cost factor, the main reason I went with Sprog/JMRI/WiThrottle is the user friendliness of this setup. Digitrax seems great, but deciphering a 4-digit LCD seems counter-intuitive.
What we are seeing is digital control of model trains as it is evolving. There are different types of systems with digital control showing up if you look around. A couple do not require any power to the rails, even for HO scale.
Rich
O.o
How does THAT work? Any examples I can look up?
If you look carefully you can see that the image bottom right is actually a picture of the track sections and the oval of track, not a power pack. Fooled me at first as well.
Yes but to the left of the track sections, above the Worlds Greatest Hobby logo. That’s what I’m referring to.
The RailPro wireless system is currently available. Everything is built into the handheld controller and the decoders. The controller has a color LCD screen that is really cool. Sound decoders will be avaiable soon. This system does draw power from the track, but the power can be anything 12-24 V DC or DCC. http://www.ringengineering.com/RailPro.htm
Railflyer is developing a totally new wireless system that is powered by onboard rechargabvle batteries (they’re tiny) and can be controlled by an Anroid pad or eventually your IPhone. You should also check out his revolutionay drive system that uses tiny motors on each axle. The future of MRing is going to be quite interesting I think. http://www.railflyermodel.com/pages/rti-wireless
Those are pretty slick, but the railflyer setup looks amazing.
And neither of them, nor Tam Valley nor NWSL, which also have similar wireless systems in development or available, will be at the National Train Show this week. And RailPro’s only two hours’ drive south of Grand Rapids. I’m rather disappointed.
The specs look impressive, but for my own use I’m going to rule out any system where the only throttle option is tablet-sized or larger, or otherwise requires me to use two hands. I’m completely disinterested in any throttle design that requires me to keep looking at the throttle face to figure out where the touchscreen buttons are or which ones are available. I think that I’ve figured to how to overcome that issue with the RailPro throttle, but I’d need to be able to handle one first.
We’ll see, but they’re going to have to get this stuff out to where people can touch it and try using it.