DCC System Accessories (Layout control)

DCC System and Layout Control related Accessories

There is a huge range of quality accessories available from a wide range of manufacturers and we couldn’t possibly stock them all, so we have chosen a selection that we have tested and are certain will function well with the widest possible application when used with a wide range of DCC systems.

Most importantly, we have noted that many accessories can give their new owners great difficulty when it comes to wiring, programming and set-up, so we have only chosen items which have relatively clear and concise manuals and easy to understand programming requirements!

Finally we looked at the overall value or “cost vs performance” and chose those items which we felt gave excellent value and justified their price, delivering excellent results without excessive cost!

However, our list is not exhaustive and there are many other fine products out there we simply haven’t yet tested... even if its not listed here we can get it for you, so please do ask!

Our guarantee: If we list it here it WILL work well for you!

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Items on this page are listed by brand in no particular order.

To go directly to an accessory brand, please click on it.

 

NCE         Digitrax         Lenz        

DCC specialties      ESU      Other

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Text Box: NCE Auto-switch. Add a totally separated programme track to your NCE PowerCab or ANY brand of DCC system which doesn’t already have one (ie, Bachmann Dynamis, Digitrax Empire Builder, Roco and many more)

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Text Box: This clever little device has an input for your DCC system and two outputs, one for the track and one for the programming track. When you tell your system to enter programming mode, the NCE Auto-Switch activates, automatically turning off the main track contacts so you can then programme without the risk of reprogramming everything on the layout ….all you need is an isolated siding and Auto-Switch!

Text Box: NCE-Autoswitch Text Box: $29.95 each Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE Switch-it. DCC control for 2 Stall action turnout motors

Text Box: Switch-It provides DCC control of two tortoise or similar turnout motors. It remembers the position of your switches when power is off. Each output of the decoder can have a different address. The Switch-It also provides connections for "local control" pushbuttons so you can have dual control from your cabs and your control panels.

Text Box: NCE-Switch-It Text Box: $24.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE Switch-8. DCC control for 8 Stall action Tortoise motors

 Text Box: Switch-8provides DCC control of EIGHT tortoise or similar turnout motors. It remembers the position of your switches when power is off. Each output of the decoder can have a different address.

Text Box: NCE-Switch-It Text Box: $59.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE Mini-Panel. The mini-panel makes it easy to build interactive control panels for yards, stations and other applications and provides the ability to create simple automation & control of trains or control of signals.

Text Box:   Text Box: The mini panel has 30 inputs that can be connected to buttons, switches, detectors, etc. for the purpose of issuing accessory, macro or locomotive control commands. A thirty-first input is provided to act as a panel reset. Activation of an input can initiate sending a string of DCC commands through the track to turnouts, locos, signals or other DCC devices. Inputs are activated simply by connecting them to the mini panel “GROUND”. This makes the mini panel compatible with all pushbutton/toggle switches and most block detectors. The mini-panel communicates with the command station via the cab bus and uses one cab bus address. Setup of the mini-panel is accomplished by plugging a ProCab or NCE USB adapter into the “setup” jack. Text Box: NCE-Mini-panel Text Box: $49.95 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE SB3a 5 amp smart booster for PowerCab

 Text Box: This intelligent booster is an add-on to the Power Cab system. Adding a DB-3 gives you full walk around ability and brings the total power available to the system to 3 Amps and allow you to operate more trains & more cabs. A 3 amp transformer is required for the SB-3 Text Box: NCE-SB 3a  Text Box: $150.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE PB105 5 amp Booster

Text Box: Add an NCE PB105 to ANY system of any brand if you need more power. (Instructions for Lenz and Digitrax interface are in the manual) The PB-105 supplies 5 Amps of continuous voltage to your track. This is enough to handle very large lash-ups of locomotives and still have reserve capacity. PB105 is recommended for Z through S scales.

Text Box: NCE-PB105 Text Box: $159.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE PB110 10 amp Booster

Text Box: Add an NCE PB110 to a large scale system of any brand if you need more power. (Instructions for Lenz and Digitrax interface are in the manual) The PB-110 supplies 10 Amps of continuous voltage to your track. This is enough to handle BIG large scale layout needs and still have reserve capacity. PB110 is recommended for Lager O scale, Gauge 1 and G scale.

Text Box: NCE-PB110 Text Box: $229.00 each Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE PH-Box Combined Command station & 5 amp Booster

Text Box: The SYS-Box is the combined command station & booster for the PowerHouse Pro system. Add this to your PowerCab and you have the best of both worlds…. A PowerCab for the workbench and a full PowerHouse Pro for the layout! Supplied with all leads and ready to go, just add a high quality 5 amp power supply and you are good to go!

Text Box: NCE-PH Box Text Box: $395.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE CS02 Command station, manuals & connectors

Text Box: The CS02 is the command station ONLY for the PowerHouse Pro system. To complete your system you will need a cab and a booster. Use the CS02 if you’d like to have command station and boosters totally separated—this is recommended for large scale systems where very high power boosters are needed.

Text Box: NCE-CS02 Text Box: $329.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE Radio System. Add a fully duplex radio to any NCE PowerHouse Pro system which has a base station, and you will never be tied to any one point by an inconvenient cable between you and the layout again!

Text Box: The NCE radio system is without peer… It is the ONLY fully duplex radio system available, and that means you can do every task without needing to plug into the system as you do with other brands. Both radio range and performance are exceptional. All NCE handsets can be bought or retrofitted with radio - Inc. PowerCab (when used with a base station) Pro Cab, Cab 04P, Cab 04E, Cab 05. No matter how many cabs you have, only ONE radio base station is needed. (actual limit is over 60 radio cabs, more than you’ll ever own)

Text Box: NCE-RB02 Text Box: $149.95 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE PCP PowerCab panel: for Powerhouse Pro systems

Text Box: This is the same panel that is supplied with the PowerCab. It is a great idea to have a second panel for the workbench (plus second power supply which can be found here). That way, you just need to take the PowerCab Hand-set from layout to workbench when you want to work on installations or test & service locomotives!

Text Box: NCE-PCP Text Box: $29.00 each  Text Box: Full instructions packed with PCP

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Text Box: NCE UTP Layout panel: for PowerPro & PowerCab Layout extension

Text Box: Add several of these around the layout and you will be able to follow the trains anywhere—trains keep moving while you swap positions of course! There’s no practical limit to the number you use but it is useful to add power to the bus if you use more than 6. Each UTP has a convenient DCC input plug for a 12v power pack (see here for a suitable power-pack)

Text Box: NCE-UTP Text Box: $20.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE BD-20 Occupancy Detector

           Text Box: The BD-20 Detector Is a very easily installed block detector senses the DCC current that is being drawn in a track block. It Connects to NCE interfaces such as the Sig 4 and Sig 12 or AIU01 and most other commercially available signal systems.

Text Box: NCE BD-20 Text Box: $15.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE EB-1 Short circuit protector

             Text Box: The NCE EB-1 is a fast acting fully electronic circuit protector that Provides short circuit protection for one power district. Both speed of acting and current level are adjustable. The EB-1 can be used with any brand of DCC command system.

Text Box: NCE EB-1 Text Box: $38.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE EB-3 3 power district short circuit protector

 Text Box: The EB-3 Short circuit protector provides high speed adjustable level short circuit protection for up to three separate power districts. EB-3 is great value and can be used with any brand of DCC control system. Its trip current is individually adjustable to suit your needs.

Text Box: NCE EB-3 Text Box: $69.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: NCE AIU-01 Auxiliary input unit

  Text Box: The Auxiliary Input Unit provides connection of occupancy detectors, relays, etc. for the purposes of signaling and/or computer control of your layout. This clever and very versatile unit simply plugs in to the Bus. Easy to follow instructions are included.

Text Box: NCE AU101 Text Box: $49.00 each  Click here for more information

 

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Text Box: Digitrax DCS100 Combined Command station & Booster

Text Box: The DCS100 is a 5 amp, combination DCC Command Station & Booster (as supplied with the “Super Chief” system). It features a selectable track voltage via a front panel switch with N, HO/OO and O Scale settings. It can be configured as “booster only” where an existing Digitrax system needs added power for a larger layout.

Text Box: DG—DCS100 Text Box: $299.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: Digitrax DCS200 Combined Command station & Booster

Text Box: The DCS200 is an 8 amp, combination DCC Command Station & Booster (as supplied with the “Super Chief” system). It features a selectable track voltage via a front panel switch with N, HO/OO and O Scale settings. It can be configured as “booster only” where an existing Digitrax system needs added power for a larger layout.

Text Box: DG—DCS200 Text Box: $349.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: Digitrax DB200+ 8 amp Booster only

    Text Box: This is the 8 amp version of the DB150 (but without command station capability). This booster is great for layouts that run lots of locos and for large-scale layouts where power requirements are heavy. This is a booster only and does not have command station capabilities.

Text Box: DG—DCB200+ Text Box: $249.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: Digitrax UR91 Radio and IR receiver panel / UTP

Text Box: The UR91 is a radio/IR receiver unit. It looks similar to a UP5 and like the UP5 it is mounted in the fascia of the layout. The UR91 is simply an addition to your existing LocoNet so no additional wiring is needed. The antennas are concealed under the layout. Each UR91 will support approximately 10 radio throttles.

Text Box: DG—UR91 Text Box: $69.00 each  Text Box: UR91 is covered in system manual

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Text Box: Digitrax UP5 Layout throttle connection panel

Text Box: Digitrax Layout Panel UP-5 This panel has 2x RJ12 front and rear plus 1 added RJ12 on the side of the panel for non-rail sync devices. Great for connecting a DS54 or other local device. The LED shows the power state of a local track section. *The Rear has two #6-32 screw terminals for local track connections for power and diagnostics.

Text Box: DG—UP5 Text Box: $20.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ Layout Panel LA-152 layout connection panel

 Text Box: LENZ Layout Panel LA-152 is the easy way to expand the connectivity around your layout with a variety of plug-in points for your handset. Easily wired, very good instructions. Compatible with some other DCC brands such as NCE. Both RJ12 & 5 pin DIN provided.

Text Box: LZ-LA152 Text Box: $32.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ LV102 Add-on 5 amp Booster

Text Box: The LV102 has a current rating of 5 amps and programmable DCC track voltages (11~22 volts in 1/2 volt steps). It is equipped with a RP-9.3.1 cutout for use with RailCom. The LV102 is opto-isolated for safety and supports all forms of DCC layout wiring including common rail and 2 rail wiring. Very DCC Track Power and high speed short circuit protection.

Text Box: LZ-LV102 Text Box: $229.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ LI 101F computer Serial / RS232 Interface

       Text Box: The LI101F Computer Interface allows connection to a PC via an RS232 interface and a simple 4 wire connection to XpressNet. Data transfer rate can be set from 19.2 K to 115.2 K bits/sec. A 9 pin SUB D connecting cable is included. The CD supplied with the LI 101F includes configuration software & demo programs. LI 101F is suitable for all XpressNet systems.

Text Box: LZ-LI 101F Text Box: $199.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ LI—USB computer interface

    Text Box: Interface for connection of a PC to a Lenz DCC system via the USB port. Allows full layout control via a computer, compatible with Vista (new drivers may be needed) Win 2000 or Win XP. Com rate up to 57,600 Baud. With software tools including a Decoder CV editor and throttle panel.

Text Box: LZ-LI-USB Text Box: $229.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ XPA Control interface for portable phone

       Text Box: The XPA allows a portable phone that generates standard DMTF tones to interface to XpressNet, allowing it to become a wireless DCC controller. Lenz have defined the function for each tone so macros using tone sequences are possible.  This is makes every phone a fully functional handheld and supports 4 digit addresses, F0-F9. Easy to follow instructions.

Text Box: LZ-XPA Text Box: $89.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: LENZ LS150 Turnout controller

Text Box: DCC control of up to 6 turnouts with solenoid type twin coil machines. The LS150 is simple to set up and programme. If used with PECO or similar high current machines, adding the DCCconcepts MASTERswitch® V2 or MASTERswitch® Plus will add more power, also giving panel indication of turnout state which is not available from LS150 normally.

Text Box: LZ-LS150 Text Box: $89.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: DCC Specialties OG-CB Circuit Breaker

Text Box: We have now stopped selling Lenz or MRC relay based “Auto reversers” or “Circuit breakers” as the OG-CB (circuit breaker) are simply so much better and at a far better price. These units are great value and highly recommended for all DCC layouts. They have great features: 4 Amps trip current Simple installation: Connect with just 2 wires in, 2 out; No Soldering with easy to use Screw Terminals; Super-fast Electronic switching ; Compatible with all DCC systems; 1 Year Warranty. OG-CB is comfortable with high current sound locomotives

Text Box: DC-OG CB Text Box: $49.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: DCC Specialties OG-AR Auto-Reverser with Circuit Breaker

Text Box: We have now stopped selling Lenz or MRC relay based “Auto reversers” or “Circuit breakers” as the OG-CB (circuit breaker) are simply so much better and at a far better price. These units are great value and highly recommended for all DCC layouts. They have great features: 4 Amps trip current Simple installation: Connect with just 2 wires in, 2 out; No Soldering with easy to use Screw Terminals; Super-fast Electronic switching ; Compatible with all DCC systems; 1 Year Warranty. OG-AR is comfortable with high current sound locomotives

Text Box: DC-OG AR Text Box: $69.00 each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: ESU Accessory Decoder “Switch Pilot”

 Text Box: Developed for controlling up to four Solenoid motors. The Switch Pilot can be used with DCC or Motorola® protocols and due to its three built-in buttons can be programmed very easily. It is possible to operate turnouts from 01 to 508 under Motorola® use. Recognition of control mode is fully automatic. This product can be extended with the Switchpilot extension which adds a series of changeover contacts which will allow many other functions to be controlled at the same time as your turnouts.

Text Box: ESU-51800 Text Box: TBC each  Click here for more information

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Text Box: ESU Accessory Decoder “Switch Pilot Servo”

   Text Box: Developed for controlling up to four remote-controlled servo motors. The SwitchPilot Servo activates them very precisely and thus is able to control not only switches, but also other slow motion sequences. The Switch Pilot Servo can be used with DCC or Motorola® protocols and due to its three built-in buttons can be programmed very easily. It is possible to operate turnouts from 01 to 508 under Motorola® use. Recognition of control mode is fully automatic.

Text Box: ESU-51802 Text Box: See ESU switchpilot above Text Box: TBC each  

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Text Box: ESU Accessory Decoder “Switch Pilot Extension”

 Text Box: Plugged in at the side of the SwitchPilot, it offers four relay-driven outputs. It gets its electrical power directly from the SwitchPilot. It contains a total of 4 Twin-Relays (2 x DPDT). Each is dedicated to a pair of SwitchPilot outputs. The respective relay’s switch position is directly dependent upon the state of this pair of outputs. With the relay’s help, loads can be switched, separated from the rest of the track (it functions like a k84), or a motorized turnout can be polarized.

Text Box: ESU-51801 Text Box: See ESU switchpilot above Text Box: TBC each  

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Text Box: We can’t list them all here, but we CAN obtain almost anything You might need for DCC applications. Please email and ask!

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