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DCC Starter Systems Comparison/Detailed DCC Systems Comparison
Detailed DCC Starter Systems Comparison
This table shall be considered the authority, as changes made to it may not be reflected in other tables.
- January 2021
System Name | Maximum Throttle |
Throttle Type |
Speed Control |
Maximum Concurrent Trains |
Address Range |
Extended Address Support |
Analog1 | Maximum Consists |
Consisting: Universal or Advanced |
Speed Steps |
Functions | Maximum Output Current, Amps |
Software Upgradable? |
Feedback | Communications Bus |
Computer Interface |
Marklin/ Zero1 Compatible |
Auto Shuffle/ Signal Speed Control |
Loco Number Readback5 |
CV Readback |
Programming Modes: Service or Ops |
Separate Programming Track |
Number of Turnouts |
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Bachmann EZ Command | 24 | Base Unit | Knob | 2? | 10 | No | Yes3 | None | None | 14 | 9 F0-F8 |
3 | No | No | X-Bus | No | No | No | No | No | Service | No | One |
ESU ECos 50210 | ? | Base unit | Knob | ? | 9999 | Yes | ? | ? | All | 14/28/128 | 20 | 6 | ? | RailCoM | ? | ? | Marklin | ? | ? | Yes | Ops | Yes | 1000 |
ESU ECos Cab Control2 | 32 | Wireless6 | Knob | 32 | 16000 | ? | All | 14/28/128 | 28 | 6 | Yes | RailCoM | ECOsLink | Ethernet/USB | ? | ? | Yes | ? | Ops | Yes | 2048 | ||
Roco LokMaus2 | 10 | Hand-Held | Knob Centre Off |
99 | 99 | No | None | None | 14/28/128 | 4;:F0-F3 | 2.7 | No | ? | XpressNet | Yes | No | No | No | ? | Yes | No | ? | |
Lenz Compact/ Atlas Master |
5 | Base Unit | Knob | 99 | 99 | Yes | ? | Advanced | 14/28/128 | 5: F0-F4 | 2.5 | Yes | No | XpressNet | Yes; No feedback |
No | No | No | No | No | No | 99 | |
Digitrax Zephyr XTRA (DCS51) | 10 | Base Unit | Lever | 10 | 9983 | Yes | 10 | Both | 14/28/128 | 30: F0-F29 | 3.0 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes, USB | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes , plus Blast Mode | Yes | 999 | |
Digitrax Zephyr Express (DCS52) | 20 | Base Unit | 20 | 9983 | 10 | Both | 14/28/128 | 30: F0-F29 | 3.0 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes , plus Blast Mode | Yes | 999 | |||
Gaugemaster / MRC Prodigy Advance | 99 | Hand-Held | Knob | 99 | 9999 | No | 99 | Advanced | 14/28/128 | 9: F0-F8 | 5 | Yes | Yes | MRC Throttle BUS | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | |
Lenz Set 90 | 31 | Hand-Held | Knob | 256 | 9999 | Yes | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes | No | No | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 | |
Lenz Set 100 | 31 | Hand-Held | Buttons | 256 | 9999 | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes | No | No | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 | ||
Lenz Set 101 | 31 | Hand-Held | Knob | 256 | 9999 | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 29: F0-F28 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes, USB | No | No | RailCom | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 | ||
Digitrax Super Empire Builder/ SEB XTRA | 120 | Hand-Held | Buttons, Two Knobs |
22 | 9983 | 22 | Both | 14/28/128 | 9: F0-F8; XTRA: 30 | 8 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes | No | Yes | ? | No | Yes | No | 999 | ||
Digitrax Super Chief/ SC XTRA | 120 | Hand-Held | 120 | 9983 | 120 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12; XTRA: 30 | 8 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 999 | |||
Digitrax EVO Advanced | 100 | Hand-Held | 100 | 9000 | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 | |||
DIGITRAX Evolution Xpress Advanced | 100 | Hand-Held | 100 | 9000 | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 | |||
Digitrax EVOD Advanced | 100 | Hand-Held | 100 | 9000 | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 | |||
Digitrax Evolution Express Advanced Duplex | 100 | Hand-Held | 100 | 9000 | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 | |||
Fleischmann Twin Center | 64 | Base Unit | 2 Knobs | 199 | 9999 | ? | 8 | None; Non-standard | 14/28/128 | 9: F0-F8 | 3 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2000 | |
NCE Power House Pro | 63 | Hand-Held | Buttons and Thumb Wheel |
250 | 9999 | 127 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 10 | Yes | Yes | NCE Cab Bus | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2044 | ||
NCE Pro Cab | 63 | Hand-Held | 250 | 9999 | 127 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 10 | Yes | Yes | NCE Cab Bus | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2044 | |||
NCE Power Cab | 4 | Hand-Held | 12 | 9999 | 16 Advanced, 4 Universal | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 10 | Yes | Yes | NCE Cab Bus | Optional | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2044 | |||
CVP Products | 99 | Base Unit | Knob | 255 | 9999 | Yes | Unlimited | Universal | 14/28/128 | 9: F0-8 | 10 | Yes | No | EasyDCC | Yes | No | ? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2048 | |
Zimo MX31 | 30+ | Hand-Held | Slider | 256 | 10239 | ? | Universal | 128 | 12 | 10/ 2@8A | Yes | Yes | 115 kbit/s CAN bus | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | unlimited | ||
ZTC 511 | 0 | Base Unit | Lever | 127 | 9999 | Yes | ? | ? | 14/28 | 28 | 5A | Yes | No | Extended X-Bus | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | 2000 |
Notes
1) Due to patent and licensing agreements, Zero Stretching may not be available in every market.
2) ESU's Cab Control was developed for the North American and Australian markets.
3) Address 10, not recommended, see the manual.
4) Using a DC throttle connected to the E_Z Command.
5) Additional Optional Equipment may be required for read back capability.
6) ESU Cab Control (#50310) supports their own throttle, as well as smartphone throttles such as Engine Control.
CVP and Zimo Consists: Unlimited; No more than 256 locomotives in consists.
Disclaimer
Due to changes in products offered, always check the manufacturer's website for the latest specifications and models. This list is by no means complete and authoritative with regard to what is offered at this time. Manufacturers may change specifications and product lineup without notice. Any specifications published here are from various sources, and are completely dependent on what the manufacturer/supplier publishes. E&OE
Last Updated JANUARY 2021