Model railroad digital control devices for sale ebay. When its time to make your change to dcc, go with a name you trust. With that said, joe is right you need to figure out how you want to operate your trains in order to figure out the best system for you. F0f28 10 yes nce cab bus yes yes nce pro cab nce power cab 2 cvp products 99 base unit knob 9999. For me, the user interface with nce is more intuitive than most, and it seemed more robust and expandable than the mrc prodigy systems that use similar throttles. It was a fight between this or the nce power cabsb5 combo, and not only did that nce.
Mrc prodigy advance dcc system packed with a host of features that include an easytoread display, walkaround control, and the potential for future software upgrades, the new prodigy advance digital command control dcc system from model rectifier corp. I was looking at some dcc starter systems like the mrc prodigy or nce powercab. Thank you for purchasing mrc s prodigy advance dcc digital command control system. Programming the mrc prodigy advance system mth electric trains. If youre a multiuser, multi cab club with a complex layout and youre ready to take advantage of everything the ultimate dcc experience can offer, prodigy advance2 is the system for you.
A fullyfunctional, affordable dcc system thats easy to use. Not needed for very simple set ups no walkaround accessory power optional but recommended. When all this started digitrax was about half the cost of nce, so lots of guys went for digitrax because of the cost difference, including yours truly theyre pretty close now though. I do have a complaint about the way the throttle works, when you twist the throttle to increase speed it likes to jump to full in about a quarter of a turn. You now own one of the most advanced, easy to use dcc systems available. If youve put off the change to digital command control dcc because you thought it was too complicated or expensive, then mrc s prodigy advance 2 is the system for you. This site is also a distribution point of my dcc presentations in pdf format. Trix challenger f2 function dcc electronics therailwire. Both can be used with their bigger siblings, as additional throttlescabs. Prodigy advance 2 is simple enough for the firsttime user to quickly master, yet has sophisticated functionality that will impress the.
What it is limited to is a maximum of two 2 locomotives in the recall stack, which is what i quoted earlier. Consisting locomotives mrc prodigy advance squared youtube. I currently have a prodigy express that was upgraded to an advance squared by mrc which was intended to be used for my sons n scale layout. Model rectifier corporation prodigy express dcc train. Just enter the loco number address you wish to operate and move the throttle. I agree that the nce power cab is better than the mrc unit. I am currently considering a dcc system and was wondering what features the mrc prodigy advance squared 2 is lacking but the nce powercab has. For qsi decoders please refer to your decoders manual and use. The command station also has a plug for the cab connection.
Mrc prodigy 7ft coiled handheld control cable the cable is suitable for use with all models of the mrc prodigy dcc system including the express, advance, advance squared, and wireless. F0f12 10 no easydcc yes yes zimo mx31 30 handheld slider 10239. Aug 19, 2012 the nce power cab is a very nice starter system, and can be expanded. Mrc prodigy elite users manual jims model trains it is also compatible with all handhelds from the prodigy advance, advance squared, express, and wireless add.
Power blocking or districts on larger layouts automatic reversing switch for loops programming track cab bus links multiple outlets for plug in cabs varies depending on manufacturer. Lenz, mrc 30x31x series and digitrax 120 series decoders can not be. Plug n play when connecting to prodigy express or prodigy advance innovatice technology for smooth control detailed instructions includes. Uses mrcs patented plug and play technology for expandability. Cab manuals welcome to the nce information station. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. If youre a modeler running solo, chances are you wont need the multitude of features prodigy advance has to offer. Mrc prodigy express squared model train power supply. If you do go with nce and need a second control cab, invest in a full blown procab controller rather than. Enginelocomotive will not work after programing or it does strange things like speeds up and slows down and stops. Nce power cab and added sb5 booster mrc prodigy express2 easydcc throttle. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585.
How to use the mrc prodigy explorer dcc system youtube. Part of the attraction of the power cab is that it has nearly all of the features youd get with a larger powerhouse pro system for a fraction of the cost. A year ago i switched from mrc prodigy advance wireless to the nce power pro system version 3. Nce power house pro 63 handheld buttons and thumb wheel 9999. Note for a better understanding of scale time and distance versus real. Switch from two to four digit addressing, or four to two digit addressing, simply by entering the number. The express cab adds keys for f10 to f15 in place of the features removed from the advance cab. Having said that, the nce starter system is significantly more fully featured than mrc s own starter offering. Their equivalent starter system is the prodigy express 2. Select the address you wish to assign and push the program button. The mrc prodigy advance 2 squared on the other hand, is that companys full system. The modeler will need to consult the decoder or locomotive manual to determine which functions and configuration variables are supported.
If you use multiple handhelds on your layout, using the 0001501, or 0001502 extension plates, or just plugged into the base unit. And you can also easily control your trains using our unique, wireless remote control transmitter. Think big easily fits your budget to join in the world of dcc expand at an easy pace of your budget to bring you up to the level of the prodigy advance dcc system easy to understand, setup, and use comes complete all you need are decoders or decoder equipped locos 1. The advance cab uses a shift key so f0 to f9 become f10 to f19. The difference is the prodigy express has fewer features than the advance cab with the same number of keys. This is done for a small fee so be sure to contact mrc before sending in your express system. This is how i consist locomotives with the mrc prodigy advance squared system. Model rectifier corporation prodigy express dcc train controller. The nce power cab is a very nice starter system, and can be expanded.
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this advice, please feel free to contact us at. Nce vs mrc prodigy advanced2 model railroader magazine. Power cab manuals welcome to the nce information station. It is the perfect replacement for the factory cable that too short or always in the way. Bonus there is no need to fiddle with the nce system itself. In program mode, also commonly referred to as service mode, the main layout power is disconnected and no.
While nce has a good reputation, i have returned the powerpro command station to nce twice for repair. Both the nce and wangrow dcc systems have two different modes, a run mode and a program mode. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cab handheld with cable. Nce power cab or prodigy advance which one to go for.
If you expanded your power cab by adding a power cab handheld throttle, each would have a separate recall list the power cab defaults to 2 and can be set up to 6. Nce deluxe master procabtm with backlit lcd model train. Mrc prodigy advance 2 squared dcc system model train power. The power cab is marketed as a starter system, and it is competitively priced with other basic systems on the market. Prodigy express is a solid entrytointermediatelevel dcc system.
You can pick up prodigy express system at very good discounts. It is also the first dcc system so brilliantly designed that it eliminates the complexities of operation without sacrificing sophisticated technology and. In my opinion it is much better than prodigy express. In summary, there is an engine limit which is a factor of the command station power cab and a separate recall limit, which is a factor of the nce cab. I like the price and the features seems to fit what my needswants are. Mrc s loco genie is also a featurerich decoder that runs on a dcc track and can also run on a dc track using a power pack. So, if you want to change the short address thats very simply done by. Meaning it reverts back to common ops with other locomotives. The nice thing that i discovered was that the cable between the cab and the command station can be replaced with a cat 5 ethernet cable so i can walk around the layout more. Like the advance model, the express cab features a large liquid crystaldisplay lcd screen, a proportional control knob the.
Prodigy express is loaded with advanced features most beginner systems just dont have. Aug 02, 2012 if you dont have the latest v3 software, you can send your express system to mrc to upgrade the software. I aligned myself to an nce powercab after spending many frustrating hours playing with a colleagues digitrax system the user manual just lost. Dec 29, 2011 the mrc prodigy express will not program these turnouts but it will work fine with them after they have been programed with the bachmann conroller. Yes, i usually need the decoder manual to determine which cvs do what on a particular brand decoder and the numeric range of input values for each cv. One important difference between mrc and nce is the power of their boosters mrc has 3. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cabhandheld with cable. Then turn off your power switch on the prodigy advance or turn off the layouts main power or unplug the power supply if your are using the prodigy express. Prodigy express mrc 0001408 handheld cab throttle command stationbooster input power supply prodigy advance wireless mrc 0001410 prodigy advance wireless cab throttle base station called a receiver unit all in one wireless receiverdcc command station and booster input power supply.
It simply appears to be the way the nce power cab interacts with various decoders. Creating a consist with an nce powercab dcc programming tutorial. Flashbang sings the praises of prodigy, so it must be decent. The mrc prodigy advance dcc system will enhance the enjoyment of your. It also supports a special usb attachment so you can get you pc with decoder pro going. I thought it would be worth sharing how i get started into dcc, through this video presentation of how i use this system. Im not sure what generation dcc were in, but the prodigy advance and nce powercab both seem to be hitting on that magical combination of power, ease of use, mainstream design, and price. I like the ease of consisting with nce and the menus that guide me through everything as i use the throttle for programming. Part of mrc s prodigy family of dcc components, the express system is fully compatible with mrc s fullfeature prodigy advance system. For use with only the prodigy express and prodigy advance dcc system. The prodigy express cab is the same size as the prodigy advance cab.
This manual covers the installation and operation of the nce power cabtm dcc. I kicked off with nce s powercab as my first cab style controller, and it was an aeon before i actually needed more functionality. I run digitrax decoders in about 12 or so of my locomotives without a hitch but still would not recommend mrc as there are just too many limitations compared to my nce system. Soundtraxx 882004 econami ecopnp dcc diesel sound decoder. Apr 26, 2012 the power cab has the power to run more than two locomotives at a time. Thank you for purchasing mrcs prodigy advance dcc digital command control system. From everything i have read, the mrc has always been on the defense but this has usually been the old mrc prodigy advance or the prodigy express. Mar 31, 2018 i expect the prodigy express will give you sterling service serving as your first introductory dcc controller at a price fitting your budget.
If you add a prodigy advance cab to your prodigy express, it will automatically upgrade to prodigy advance dcc system. You may have a preference over one, compared to the other because of look and. The limited recall stack of the power cab was never a deal breaker for me. A power cab and a zephyr are in the same ballpark when it comes to cost. Prodigy advance2 is simple enough for the firsttime user to quickly master, yet has sophisticated functionality that will impress the. Read loco on program track with prodigy advance cab the following chart is for prodigy advance cab only. Nce powercab vs gaugemaster prodigy express model rail forum. Digitrax ut4 utility throttle 4 digit addressing and infrared capability msh. So easy to use model railroaders can operate it without the need of instructions. This video shows the steps to program an engine decoder for use on your dcc layout using an nce command station and program track. Hi everyone, im working on a medium size n scale layout and am looking at dcc for control and have a few questions.
Switch from two to four digit addressing, or four to. Prodigy advance comes complete with handheld, base unit and power supply. Uses mrc s patented plug and play technology for expandability. Review of the nce power cab dcc train controller system. Tech 6 sound prodigy dcc brooklyn locomotive works.
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