Additional Features Accessible with the
DCS Remote Control System:
(additional equipment required)
While conventional mode operation of a Proto-Sound 2.0 engine yields wonderfully
realistic sound and several train control features, command mode operation allows the
user to access a world of command functions never before accessible to O Gauge
railroaders. With the addition of the DCS Remote Control System (including a DCS
remote handheld and Track Interface Unit) users gain many advanced features, including:
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DCS Proto-Speed Control - Establishes desired locomotive speed in scale miles per
hour increments via a thumbwheel control and allows operator to set maximum
speed and acceleration/deceleration rates
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ProtoSmoke Variable Output Control - Controls how much smoke each engine
outputs and matches smoke to locomotive speed
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Locomotive Lighting Control - Controls locomotive headlights, marker and interior
lights, beacon lights, ditch lights, and MARS lights
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Emergency Stop-Single button push stops all Proto-Sound 2.0 trains but does not
turn off the power
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One Touch Global Mute/UnMute-Single button mutes or unmutes all DCS-
controlled locomotives' user-defined actions, including sound, lights, and smoke
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Proto-Dispatch Operation-Public Address-like feature allows users to speak through
locomotive speaker during operation
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Proto-Cast-Allows users to play audio recordings through locomotive speaker during
operation
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Proto-Doppler Sound Effects Set Up-Users can configure locomotive for Doppler
Operation, including setting distance points for Doppler start, repeat, and stop modes
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Independent Volume Control of Engine Sounds, Bell, Horn & Whistle for each
Locomotive
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Control up to 50 different DCS-Equipped Locomotives at one time with multiple
TIUs
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Proto-Effects™ Set Up-User can select individual Proto-Effects™ operations to be
active or inactive, including cab chatter, train wreck sounds, coupler sounds, and
wheel clickety-clack sounds
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Direction Control Set Up-User can set initial individual start-up direction (start in
forward or reverse) for double-heading operations
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Locomotive Consist Set-up-User can determine locomotive values for consist make-
ups, allowing multiple locomotives belonging to a consist to operate together
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Query Locomotive Information-User can query locomotive programming to learn
locomotive address and engine data information, including scale miles traveled
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User Can Query, Set and Operate Track and Accessory Interface Units for
Programming Digital Command Operations for up to 250 Accessories and 250
Individual Switches
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User Can Script, Record and Playback Train Routes
Operating instructions for all DCS Command features will accompany the DCS remote
control equipment.
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RailKing 2-8-0 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
