Sandbox-2
This is the master DCC systems comparison list -- Do Not Delete! DCC SYSTEMS COMPARISON TABLE UPDATED JULY 1 2019
System Name | Maximum Throttle Capacity |
Throttle Type | Speed Control | Maximum Concurrent Trains | Address Range: Number; Two or Four Digit | 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: Main or Ops Modes | Separate Programming Track | Number of Turnouts |
Bachmann EZ Command | 24 | Base Unit | Knob | 2? | 10; 2 | Yes3 | None | None | 14 | 9 F0-F8 |
3 | No | No | X-Bus | No | No | No | No | No | Service | No | One |
ECos 50210 | ? | Base unit | Knob | ? | 9999; 2/4 | ? | ? | All | 14/28/128 | 20 | 6 | ? | RailCoM | ? | ? | Marklin | ? | ? | Yes | Main | Yes | 1000 |
ECos Cab Control 2 | 32 | Wireless6 | Knob | 32 | 16000; 2/4 | ? | ? | All | 14/28/128 | 28 | 6 | Yes | RailCoM | ECOsLink | Ethernet/USB | ? | ? | Yes | ? | Main | Yes | 2048 |
Roco LokMaus2 | 10 | Hand-Held | Knob Centre Off |
99 | 99; 2 | ? | 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 | 100; 2 | yes | ? | Advanced | 14/28/128 | 5: F0-F4 | 2.5 | Yes | No | XpressNet | Yes; no feedback to computer | No | No | No | No | No | No | 99 |
Digitrax Zephyr XTRA (DCS51) | 10 | Base Unit | Lever | 10 | 9983; 2/4 | 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 | Lever | 20 | 9983; 2/4 | yes | 10 | Both | 14/28/128 | 30: F0-F29 | 3.0 | Yes | Yes | LocoNet | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes , plus Blast Mode | Yes | 999 |
ZTC 511 | 31 | Base Unit | Lever | 16 | 9999; 2/4 | ? | 16 | None | Non-standard | 9: F0-F8 | 5 | Yes | No | XpressNet (Almost) | Yes: Lenz interface | Zero-1 | No | No | No | No | Yes | 1000 |
Gaugemaster / MRC Prodigy Advance | 99 | Hand-Held | Knob | 99 | 9999; 2/4 | 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, 2/4 | yes | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes | No | No | Optional: Requires external device | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 |
Lenz Set 100 | 31 | Hand-Held | Buttons | 256 | 9999; 2/4 | Yes | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 13: F0-F12 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes | No | No | Optional: Requires external device | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 |
Lenz Set 101 | 31 | Hand-Held | Knob | 256 | 9999; 2/4 | Yes | 256 | Both | 14/28/128 | 29: F0-F28 | 5 | Yes | Yes | XpressNet | Yes, USB | No | No | RailCom Equipped | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1024 |
Digitrax Super Empire Builder/ SEB XTRA | 120 | Hand-Held | Buttons, Two Knobs | 22 | 9983; 2/4 | yes | 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 | Buttons, 2 Knobs | 120 | 9983; 2/4 | yes | 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 | Buttons, 2 Knobs | 100 | 9000+;2/4 | Yes | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 |
DIGITRAX Evolution Xpress Advanced | 100 | Hand-Held | Buttons, 2 Knobs | 100 | 9000+;2/4 | Yes | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 |
Digitrax EVOD Advanced | 100 | Hand-Held | Buttons, 2 Knobs | 100 | 9000+;2/4 | Yes | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 |
Digitrax Evolution Express Advanced Duplex | 100 | Hand-Held | Buttons, 2 Knobs | 100 | 9000+;2/4 | Yes | ? | Both | 14/28/128 | 30 | 5/8 | Yes | ? | Loconet | No | ? | ? | ? | Yes | All | Yes | 999 |
Fleischmann Twin Center | 64 | Base Unit | 2 Knobs | 199 | 9999; 2/4 | ? | 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; 2/4 | ? | 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 | Buttons and Thumb Wheel | 250 | 9999; 2/4 | ? | 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 | Buttons and Thumb Wheel | 250 | 9999; 2/4 | ? | 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; 2/4 | Yes | Unlimited; No more than 256 locomotives in consists. | 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; 4 digit | ? | Unlimited; No more than 256 locomotives in consists. | 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 | 2/4 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: 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 JULY 2019