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Digitrax DCC (Digital Command Control)

Central Hobbies stocks the full line of Digitrax DCC Equipment. Please drop by the store for a Demonstration. If you wish, we can visit your club for an on-site consultation and demonstration.

Central Hobbies also sponsors DCC demonstrations at local train shows.

Digitrax Consultation
Service and Support for Central Hobbies Digitrax Customers
Service and Support for Digitrax Equipment Purchased Elsewhere


Digitrax Products in Stock
ACCAccessories
BOOKDCC Books
CIComputer Interfaces
CS-BOOSTBoosters, Command Stations & Power Management
FDFunction Decoders
HODECHO Decoders, wired or Plug-n- Play
HODECACCHO Decoder Harnesses
LARGEDLarge Scale Decoders
MiscMisc Products
NDECN & Z Scale Wired Decoders
ODOccupancy Detectors
PMPower Mangement
PSPower Supplies
SCFSuper Chief Sets
SDStationary Decoders
SEBSuper Empire Builder Sets
SETStarter Sets
SIGSignaling Decoders and Accessories
SOUNDSound Decoders
THRThrottles
UPLocoNet Universal Interconnect & Radio- I/R Receive
UTUtility Throttles
ZDECZ Scale Decoders
ZSetZephyr Sets



Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
ACC Accessories
ACC-BOOSTERTERMPLUG Gray Terminal Plug $4.99 CDN
ACC-Cardedge Con 44 Card Edge Connector 44 Position 3 Pack $12.99 CDN
ACC-DECODERWIRE Decoder Installation wire 30 awg (10 feet each of nine colors). $15.95 CDN
ACC-T1W 10 Pack of Warm White LEDs $15.95 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
CI Computer Interfaces
MS-MS100 MS100 RS232 PC Loconet Interface. $45.00 CDN
PR-PR2 PR2 SoundFX Decoder Programmer Interface for PC $104.95 CDN
PR-PR3 PR3 Combined PR2 and MS100 with a USB Interface. $89.98 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
CS-BOOST Boosters, Command Stations & Power Management
DB-DB150 DB150 5 Amp Command Station/Booster $197.99 CDN
DB-DB200 OPTO DB200+ 8 Amp Booster/Opto Isolated Special
Order
DB-DB200 PLUS DB200+ 8 Amp Booster No Stock
DCS-DCS100 DCS100 5 Amp Command Station/Booster $336.98 CDN
DCS-DCS200 DCS100 8 Amp Command Station/Booster Special
Order
DCS-DCS50 DCS50 Zephyr Command Station/Booster/Throttle Special
Order

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
FD Function Decoders
TD1 DCC Transponder. $20.75 CDN
TF2 Dual Function Decoder with Transponding. $25.59 CDN
T-TF4 TF4 4 Function Decoder with Transponding. $25.15 CDN
T-TL1 TL1 Single Function Decoder with Transponding. $17.79 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
HODEC HO Decoders, wired or Plug-n-Play Advance Notice
Advance
DH465
4 AMP HO/O scale Decoder. 6 functions. Advance
Order
DH-DH123AT DH123AT HO 2 Function w/Harness for Athearn Locos $26.50 CDN
DH-DH123D DH123D HO 2 Function w/Digitrax Harness $20.99 CDN
DH-DH123P DH123P HO 2 Function w/medium plug and long 5" harness $24.50 CDN
DH-DH123PS DH123PS HO 2 Function w/medium plug and short 1.25" Harness $24.50 CDN
DH-DH163AT DH163AT HO 6 Function w/Harness for Athearn Locos $38.49 CDN
DH-DH163D DH163D HO 6 Function w/Digitrax Harness $31.79 CDN
DH-DH163P DH163P HO 6 Function w/medium plug and long 5" Harness No Stock
DH-DH163PS DH163PS HO 6 Function w/medium plug and short 1.25" Harness $34.95 CDN
DH-DH165A0 DH165A0 HO 6 Function Decoder for Athearn Genesis, Kato, Stewart, Atlas and other HO Locomotives. $28.59 CDN
DH-DH165IP DH165IP HO 6 Function w/ Integrated DCC Medium Plug. Soundbug Compatible. $29.95 CDN
DH-DH165K0 DH165K0 HO 6 Function Decoder for Kato HO $28.59 CDN
DH-DH165K1A 165 series Function Decoder for new Kato SD40-2 and AC4400 $29.39 CDN
DH-DH165L0 165 series replacement for DH163LO HO 6 Function Decoder for Proto 2000 $28.59 CDN
DH-DH165Q1 Plug-n-play Decoder with SoundBug socket for locos with QSI sound. 1 Amp, Six Functions. $28.50 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
HODECACC HO Decoder Harnesses
DH-DHAT DHAT Athearn Plug n Play Harness $11.10 CDN
DH-DHDP DHDP 5 pack of DC Dummy Plugs. $19.99 CDN
DH-DHWH DHWH 5 Pack of Wire Harnesses. $18.60 CDN
DH-DHWHP DHWH Long Harness with NMRA Medium Plug. $7.80 CDN
DH-DHWHPS DHWHPS Short Harness with NMRA Medium Plug. $6.30 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
LARGED Large Scale Decoders
DG-DG383AR DG383AR 3 Amp Decoder for Aristo $71.99
SALE
$64.79
CDN
DG-DG583AR DG583AR 5 Amp Decoder for Aristo G Scale $74.75
SALE
$67.29
CDN
DG-DG583S DG583S 5 Amp Decoder with Screw Terminals for G Scale $83.75 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
Misc Misc Products
DM-DM1 DM-1 DC Motor Adaptor for use with DS54. $14.99 CDN
LNRP-LocoNet Rptr LocoNet Repeater - LocoNet Monitor, LocoNet Diagnostic, etc. $73.49 CDN
LocoNet cables Tested LocoNet Cables made to order. $ 2.50 plus 25 cents per foot of cable. $0.00 CDN
LocoNet Connectors Digikey # 048-0103-ND is a Male-to-Male connector $0.00 CDN
LocoNet Splitters Digikey # 048-0051-ND is a one(Male)-to-two(Female) splitter. $0.00 CDN
LT-LT1 LT1 Decoder & Loconet Cable Tester No Stock

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
NDEC N & Z Scale Wired Decoders (also Suitable for low current draw HO Scale
DN145K Decoder for Kato P42, E8, PA1 $71.09
SALE
$35.55
CDN
DN-DN123K3 2 Function Decoder for Kato N Scale NW2 $32.99 CDN
DN-DN143IP DN143IP Decoder with integrated 8 Pin DCC Med Plug $32.99 CDN
DN-DN143K2 DN143K2 4 Function Decoder for Kato N Scale RDC - replaces DN122K2 Decoder for Kato RDC $49.49 CDN
DN-DN163 DN163 Premium Wired N Scale Decoder $40.98 CDN
DN-DN163A0 DN163A0 Decoder for Atlas GP40-2, U25. TM, etc. $38.49 CDN
DN-DN163A1 DN163A1 Decoder for Atlas SD50, SD60, etc. $36.98
SALE
$34.75
CDN
DN-DN163A2 DN163A2 Plug N play Decoder for Atlas GP30 & similar locomotives 2006 and later $43.39 CDN
DN-DN163A3 DN163A3 Plug N play Decoder for Atlas MP15-DC $32.99 CDN
DN-DN163I0 DN163I0 Decoder For Intermountain SD40-2T Tunnel Motor $43.39 CDN
DN-DN163I1A DN163I1A Decoder for Intermountain FT-A Unit. $37.79 CDN
DN-DN163I1B DN163I1B Decoder for Intermountain FT-B Unit. $37.79 CDN
DN-DN163I1C DN163I1C Decoder for Intermountain F3, F7 A&B $43.75 CDN
DN-DN163I2 DN163I2 Decoder For Intermountain FP7/9 Locomotives $43.75 CDN
DN-DN163K0A DN163K0A Decoder for Kato P42, E8, PA1 $43.39 CDN
DN-DN163K0A DN163K0A Decoder for Kato P42, E8, PA1 - Old LEDs No Stock
DN-DN163K0B DN163K0B Decoder for Kato F3 A&B $38.49 CDN
DN-DN163K0D DN163K0D N Scale Mobile Decoder - Designed to fit the Kato N Scale F40PH $41.15 CDN
DN-DN163K1B DN163K1B Decoder for Kato SD70MAC/SD40-2/C44-9 $36.98 CDN
DN-DN163K1C DN163K1C Decoder for Kato SD40-2 made 2006 & later No Stock
DN-DN163K2 DN163K2 Decoder for Kato SD80/90MAC, RS2, RSC2 $43.39 CDN
DN-DN163M0 DN163M0 Decoder for Micro Trains FT $45.49 CDN
DN-DN163PS DN163PS Premium N Scale Decoder with DCC Medium plug $39.15 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
OD Occupancy Detectors
BD-BD4 BD4 Quad Occupancy Detector $36.25 CDN
BD-BDL168 BDL168 Occupancy Detector for 16 Detection Sections. $164.99 CDN
RD-RD2 RD2 Remote Sensing Diode for BDL16 $15.80
SALE
$11.09
CDN
RX-RX4 RX4 4 Zone Transponder Receiver for No Stock

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
PM Power Mangement
AR-AR1 AR1 Single Auto Reverser $32.99 CDN
PM-PM42 PM42 Power Manager 4 Sub-Dist W/Auto Reverse $93.75 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
PS Power Supplies
PS-PS14 PS14 15.2V AC Adapter 15.2VDC 300ma (for UP5, UR90/91, DS54, BDL168, PM42, SE8C, etc.) Replaces PS12 $14.95 CDN
Announced January 24, 2009. Delivery February 2009. This will replace the PS-12 as the recommended power supply for the UP5, SE8C, BDL168, UR90, UR91, UR92, DS64 and LNRP.
PS-PS2012 PS2012 20 Amp Power Supply 12 to 23 VDC Special
Order
PS-PS315 PS315 3 Amp 15 VAC DC Power Supply for Zephyr sets. Special
Order
PS-PS515 PS515 Power Suppy 5 Amp, 15 VAC, 75 VA $54.99 CDN
PS-PSYC52 PSYC52 Y Cable for PS2012 Special
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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SCF Super Chief Sets
SCF-SCF Super Chief 5 Amp Starter Set ( DT400, DCS100 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UP5) *** Discontinued. Replaced by the Super Chief Xtra $584.99 CDN
SCF-SCFX Super Chief Xtra 5 Amp Starter Set ( DT402, DCS100 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UP5) $500.50 CDN
SCF-SCFX8 Super Chief Xtra 8 Amp Starter Set ( DT402, DCS100 Command Station/Booster (8 Amps), UP5) Special
Order
SCF-SCFXD Super Chief Xtra 5 Amp Duplex Radio starter set (DT402D, DCS100 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UR92) $731.50 CDN
SCF-SCFXD8 Super Chief Xtra 8 Amp Duplex Radio Starter Set (DT402D, DCS100 Command Station/Booster (8 Amps), UR92) Special
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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SD Stationary Decoders
DS-DS44 DS44 Stationary Decoder 4 Slo-Mo Switch Machines. $48.39 CDN
DS-DS51K1 DS51K1 Stationary Decoder for Kato Unitrak $17.65 CDN
DS-DS52 DS52 Stationary Decoder 2 Turnouts. $32.19 CDN
DS-DS61K1L DS61K1L LH DCC Turnout Machine for HO Kato Unitrack No Stock
DS-DS61K1R DS61K1R RH DCC Turnout Machine for HO Kato Unitrack No Stock
DS-DS64 DS64 Stationary Decoder 4 Turnouts 8 Inputs $65.99 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SEB Super Empire Builder Sets
SEB-SEBRE Super Empire Builder 5 Amp Radio Starter Set (DT400R Throttle, DB150 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UR91) *** Discontinued. Replaced by the Super Empire Builder Duplex Radio. $628.50 CDN
SEB-SEBX Super Empire Builder Xtra 5 Amp Starter Set (DT402 Throttle, DB150 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UP5) $373.98 CDN
SEB-SEBXD Super Empire Builder Xtra 5 Amp Radio Starter Set (DT402D Throttle, DB150 Command Station/Booster (5 Amps), UR92) Radio.IR Receiver $632.50 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SET Starter Sets
Genesis Genesis II, UT2 Throttle, DB150 Command Station Booster (5 Amps), UP3, Decoder (DH142) $369.98
SALE
$299.99
CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SIG Signaling Decoders and Accessories
SE-SDCK SDCK Signal Driver Cable Kit $25.99 CDN
SE-SE8C SE8C Signal Decoder $137.50 CDN
SE-SMBK SMBK Signal Mast Base Kit $18.75 CDN
SE-SMHK SMHK Signal Mounting Hardware Kit $12.49 CDN
SE-TSMK TSMK Terminal Strip Mounting Kit $18.15 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
SOUND Sound Decoders
FN-FN04K1 FN04K1 Function Decoder for SDH104K1 (A,B & C) $30.98 CDN
Advance
SDH164D
Motor and Sound, 6 functions, 1.273" x 0.67" x 0.25", includes speaker. Advance
Order
Advance
SDN144PS
Motor and Sound w NMRA medium plug. 4 functions, 1.22" x 0.405" x 0.164", includes speaker. Advance
Order
SFX-SFX004 Soundbug - Plug-n-Play Sound Generator Module. Plugs into series DH165 decoders or can be used standalone. $59.99 CDN
SFX-SFX0416 N Scale and Narrow Gauge Wired Sound Decoder - 16MB, 4 functions $65.99 CDN
SFX-SFX064D SFX064D Sound Decoder - Generic Steam/Diesel. Sound Only. $83.95 CDN
SHD-SDH104K1A Combo SDH104K1A Combo Soundfx Decoder & FN04K1 Function decoder for Kato AC4400 $87.99 CDN
SHD-SDH104K1B Combo SDH104K1B Combo Soundfx Decoder & FN04K1 Function decoder for Kato SD38-2 $91.19 CDN
SHD-SDH104K1C Combo SDH104K1C Combo Soundfx Decoder & FN04K1 Function decoder for Kato F40PH $103.99 CDN

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
THR Throttles
DT100 Repair DT100 Encoder replacement. $25.00 CDN
Encoder replacement and throttle testing.
DT-DT400 DT400 Full Feature Super Throttle. Discontinued. Replaced by DT402R. $233.99 CDN
DT-DT402 DT402 Full Feature Super Throttle $203.50 CDN
The DT402 was announced June 15, 2009. Delivery June 22, 2009. Replacement for DT400 throttle. Now handles functions up to 28. I/R Equipped. New menu system for setup. Works with UR90/91/92.
DT-DT402D DT402 Full Feature Duplex Radio Equipped Super Throttle $275.00 CDN
The DT402D was announced June 15, 2009. Delivery June 22, 2009. This is a new Duplex Radio throttle. Now handles functions up to 28. Duplex Radio and I/R Equipped. New menu system for setup. I/R works with UR90/91/92. Duplex Radio works with UR92.
DT-DT402R DT402 Full Feature Radio Equipped Super Throttle $258.50 CDN
The DT402R was announced June 15, 2009. Delivery June 22, 2009. Replacement for DT400R Simplex Raedio throttle. Now handles functions up to 28. Simplex Radio and I/R Equipped. New menu system for setup. Works with UR90 (IR)/91 (IR and Simplex Radio).

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Part
Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
UP LocoNet Universal Interconnect & Radio-I/R Receivers
UP-UP5 UP5 Loconet Universal Panel $18.65 CDN
UR-UR90 UR90 Infrared Receiver $56.98 CDN
UR-UR91 UR91 Radio/IR Receiver Module $157.98 CDN
UR-UR92 UR92 Duplex Radio for use with DT402D / IR Receiver Module $176.00 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
UT Utility Throttles
UT-UT4 UT4 Utility Throttle $83.98 CDN
UT-UT4R UT4 Radio Equipped Utility Throttle $149.95 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
ZDEC Z Scale Decoders
DZ-DZ123 DZ123 Z-Scale Decoder 2 Functions. BEMF, Transponding, Supersonic No Stock
DZ-DZ123M0 DZ123M0 decoder for MicroTrains GP35 $43.39 CDN
DZ-DZ125 DZ125 Z-Scale Decoder 2 Functions. BEMF, Transponding, Supersonic, SoundBug Compatible. Up to 20 V operation. No Stock
DZ-DZ125IN DZ125 Z-Scale Decoder with 2 Functions with 6 Pin NEM 651 Plug. BEMF, Transponding, Supersonic, SoundBug Compatible. Up to 20 V operation. $28.95 CDN
DZ-DZ125PS DZ125 Z-Scale Decoder 2 Functions with 8 Pin Plug. BEMF, Transponding, Supersonic, SoundBug Compatible. Up to 20 V operation. $29.69 CDN
DZ-DZ143 DZ143 Z-Scale Decoder 4 Functions No Stock
DZ-DZ143PS DZ143PS Z-Scale Decoder 4 Functions DCC Medium Plug 1" $41.75 CDN

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Number
Description Price in Canadian Dollars
ZSet Zephyr Sets
ZEP-Zephyr Set Zephyr DCC 2.5 Amp Starter Set (DCS50 Command Station/Throttle/Booster, PS315 Power Supply) No Stock

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Updated: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Decoder Notes (L) - Torque Compensation, Switching Speed Control, Super Sonic, (E) - Easy Install, (M) - Medium DCC Plug, (SS) - Scalable Speed Stabilization, (TX) - Transponding, (W) - Golden White Leds.

If there is no price listed we do not have the product in stock at this time. If there is something you want, please contact us. We can usually get it in a week or two. Please note that prices of new stock change with the fluctuating exchange rate. Prices shown were current as of the day of the update. New stock may have arrived with a different price (higher or lower).


Digitrax Consultation

If you are considering converting your current layout to Digitrax DCC or if you are considering building a new layout using Digitrax DCC, Central Hobbies has a Digitrax DCC consultation service. We will assist in you configuring a Digitrax DCC system for your layout. The fee is $25.00 per hour or part thereof. Consultation fees may be credited towards the purchase of a Digitrax DCC system from Central Hobbies.


Service and Support for Central Hobbies Digitrax Customers

Central Hobbies' trained staff provide service and support for all Digitrax products purchased from us. We will help you select the right decoder for your locomotive models. We will arrange for the repair and or replacement of defective or damaged products. If necessary we will arrange for loaner products from our stock. These services are provided free of charge to all Central Hobbies Digitrax customers.


Service and Support for Digitrax DCC Equipment Purchased Elsewhere

If the supplier you purchased your Digitrax products from will not or is incapable of providing Service and Support for you, Central Hobbies will provide Service and Support for a fee. The handling fee will be from $5.00 to $25.00 per item depending on what it is. Loaner items can be supplied for a weekly rental fee. Depending on the circumstances, Central Hobbies may waive the fees.


Decoder Installation

If you want your decoders installed please contact us. We have several customers who can do basic decoder installation. Advanced decoder installation is offered by several of our customers. If you have a difficult installation we will offer it to our outside installers to see if they are interested.

Books and Magazines on DCC

The Digitrax Big Book of DCC in being rewritten. Projected delivery is unknown. We will provide a more accurate arrival date when we have more information.


We reserve the right to correct errors and change prices without prior notice. Please note that page updates are done as time permits. Page contents may lag behind store stock.

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