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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

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