Category: Train Controller Silver

Posted on in Layout Control System, Train Controller Silver

Operation of locos both Manual and Automatic

Setting up an effective manual control system so I can easily run 2 Locos automatically while driving one manually

Well this has taken a long time – to work out a system to have 2 Locos driven automatically by train controller while I drive one Loco manually. I have tried all sorts of systems with all sorts of control buttons everywhere. But I found all these forms to hard to undertake and easily use. So I have come to my current system which is proving far supieror to the other things I have tried. I have created a route which I can switch with a keyboard shortcut. The route has 3 sections, each has a current sensor, with the middle of the 3 sections being either the siding or main track where a train can pass. This means when a train enters section 3 after having gone through section 1 & 2. I can decide the path through the next passing area (luckily this worked out for me with how passing sidings were located) Generally as I have learned to operate with this method I have found it very successful and easy to use.

Here is an example- I typed keyboard F as the centre section of the route.

When shunting, I have a number of single routes that are enabled with just keystroke

Posted on in Layout Control System, Model Railway, Train Controller Silver

Setting up for computer control

My system is a NCE cab system, using a AIU and Accessory Decoder CDU Solenoid Drive SX 8-Way to control turnouts and control panel. A USB interface for computer connection and BD20’s were installed as current sensors to be used for train detection. I am very happy with the NCE system and found it generally plug and play once the correct address was used, especially for the AIU (cab address 4 needed to be used). Train Controller was very easy to set up all aspects of the NCE system but needed the different cab address to get the AIU to connect.