Empire Builder
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Starter Set by Digitrax:
Empire Builder |
This item has been replaced by Empire Builder II |
Summary: The Empire Builder starter was an intermediate level starter system. Included a DB150 Command Station/Booster, DT100 throttle, a Multifunction Decoder, and an LT1 LocoNet Tester.
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| General information | |
| Manufacturer | Digitrax |
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| Release information
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| Product URL | [product/0/ External Product Link] |
| Product Manual File | File Link |
| Year Released | 1998 |
| Year EOL | 2000 |
| Predecessor | Big Boy |
| Successor | Empire Builder II |
| Details
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| Max Current | 5 |
| Continuous Current |
5 |
| Command Station | DB150 |
| See command station for additional features of this starter set. | |
History
The Empire Builder was also available in a Simplex Radio Equipped set.
Empire Builder Features
DB150 Command Station / Booster
- Full LocoNet Capabilities for easy installation and system expansion
- Up to 22 locos and 22 throttles in command station mode
- Can be used as an Intelligent Auto Reversing Booster
- Compatible with any LocoNet throttle
- Built in broadcast write only programmer
- Built in 5 Amp Digital Command Control Booster Rated at 80VA
- Many command station options are user customizable
- Auto reset for overheat & short circuit protection
- Selectable for N, HO, and large-scale layouts
- Track Status indicator shows voltage and signal type (DCC or "Zero Stretch" Analog Signal for conventional operation.)
- Stabilized Track Drive Output
- Over Voltage Protected
- Sync output configures DB150 Operating Mode and connects the DB150 to expansion boosters
- High impedance balanced or unbalanced signal input receivers on the LocoNet Interface allow boosting of several different types of command control signals
- Auto shutdown if command control drive signal is lost so that the layout will not revert to DC operation if a cable or connection is broken. The trains won't just "take-off" if they are not getting the DCC signal
DT100 Features:
- Works as an advanced throttle on Loconet
- Easy to read LCD display
- Two throttle knobs, using encoders
- Supports 4 digit addressing
- Function control F0-F8
- Displays turnout position and supports position feedback
- Access to 3 service mode programming methods and operations mode programming
- Fast Clock
- Edit and create Routes
- Customizable throttle preferences
Empire Builder FAQs
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