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Ultimate Guide to DC Model Train Control Systems

DC Model Train Operation – Manual And Arduino Automatic Control

 

DC Train Control

DC Model Train Operation
Manual And Arduino Automatic Control

What’s In This Page

This page covers a wide range of topics related to operating DC  trains.  They include how to wire a DC train layout for multi-cab operations, building train controllers (also known as power packs), how to control trains with phones and tablets,  remote manual control of trains and accessories.

If you are using a phone, at the bottom of the page there are links to many  supplies for modelers. Otherwise those links are in the sidebar to the right. You can also find other information  by using the search function that is in the navigation bar above.

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Wiring And Train Control Systems

How to build a DC train power pack for single or multiple block control. To go to the page with instructions showing you how to build it,  Click Here

How to wire a DC layout for two cab operation.   Click here.

Point To Point Controller – Click Here

Simple Automated Point To Point Railroad – Excellent for trams or trains that do not have to have engines change position at the end of a run.  Click Here

Control Trains Using A Wii Nunchuk – Simple and easy to use by anyone, and that includes kids.Click Here.

Simple Point To Point Model Railroad Running Two Trains –  The is a two train automatic point to point  automatic control system.  Update  Click Here

Automated Train Layout With Reversing Loops-– An automatically controlled DC reversing loop layout.  This is a step beyond the point to point layouts above. Update   Click Here

Model Railroad Layout With Automated Passing Siding (V 2.0 ) – Click Here

Simple Automated Railroad Loop –  Click Here

Automated Model Railroad Loop With Siding-Control –  Click Here

Automated Point To Point Model Railroad With Yard Siding –  Click Here

Wireless DC control of 3 locomotives with joystick.   Click Here.

Tech Build – Complete Video List – Click Here

Control Your Model Railroad From Your Phone — This is a very inexpensive and simple way to control your train from your phone.  Easy to set up and operate. A bit primitive in that it uses DTMF tones  Click Here.

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