The future of Model Railway is here, with the latest and best Hornby Digital Command Control System.
The Hornby system differs from the conventional type of 12V controllers in as much that it is the individual locomotives that are controlled internally rather than the controlling of a locomotive's speed and direction by varying the current to the track. The Hornby Select and Hornby Elite digital units when connected to the track pass not only a constant 15V AC voltage along the rails but also information and control signals to all locomotives and accessories that are on or connected to the track. Each locomotive that is DCC controlled must have internally fitted a small micro processor based receiver called a Decoder.
DCC Controllers
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The R8214 Hornby Elite. For those who wish to take their train control to a whole new advanced level. The Elite is more than capable of answering the needs of most railway layouts. Twin control with press switch functions, 17 button keyboard, wide function LCD screen display and a 4 amp transformer plus the capabilities of registering 254 locomotive addresses as well as 255 accessory addresses, and that includes point control!
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The R8213 Hornby Select. The Perfect way to enter the digital world of model railways. The Select is capable of having control of 60 locomotives and providing power is available, is able to run 10 of them at any one time. The Select can also operate 40 solenoid operated accessories including point motors.
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Locomotive Decoders
R8249 Basic Locomotive Decoder v1.3 The decoder is capable of "picking up" the signals from the Select and Elite DCC Controllers and converting them into actions which includes moving forward and reversing at a determined speed, stopping and starting, and in some instances if fitted, switching the locomotives lights on and off. The decoder is also capable of of keeping the locomotive running at a set speed no matter what gradients the model encounters.
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R8245 Sapphire Decoder. Supports 1 Amp continuous current with 1.5 Amp stall. low speed "gear" for shunting operations. Size: 23mm x 16.5mm x 6.5mm. Set amounts of "water" and "fuel" can be stored in the Sapphire providing real time fuel consumption. Burn rates can be selected.
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Accessory Decoders
R8216 Accessory/Point Decoder. Being able to change points and operate accessories with the minimum of wiring and fuss is one of the main attractions of digital control and the Hornby Point Decoder allows the operator to do just that.
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R8247 Accessory Decoder. Similar to the R8216, but the four outputs are factory set for the operation of solenoid (point) motors, however, by adjusting the CV settings of each output a graduation of varying "bursts" of current up to a constant current (turntable motor operation, lighting, etc.) can be obtained for each individual output.
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DCC Accessories
R8239 Power & Signal Booster. The Hornby Booster provides more ampage, if required to power the locomotives as well as boosting command signals.
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R8235 Select Walkabout. Up to eight of these units can be connected to a single Select or Elite Digital controller allowing for independent management of a further eight locomotives providing power is available.
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C7024 Digital 4 Amp Multi-Purpose Transformer. Provides extra power to the Select unit should it be required. Can also be used with the R8239 Power & Signal Booster.
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R8238 Reverse Loop Module. The Hornby Reverse Loop module controls the polarity of the track so that locomotives operating on a reverse loop or "wye" track configuration can do so uninterrupted without the use of switches and complicated wiring.
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R8232 Digital Electric Point Clips. To obtain the best from the Hornby Digital system it is recommended that all points are made "live" by attaching 2 Electro Point Clips to each point.
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R8241 Digital Power Track. For use on all Hornby Digital track layouts.
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R8266 RJ12 Connecting Leads. To be used to connect either a Select or Elite to Walkabout Select units.
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R8236 RJ12 Booster Connecting Leads. To be used to connect either a Select or Elite Digital Booster units.
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R8237 RJ12 Connecting Socket. Required when using several R8236 Connecting Leads with the Select or Elite units.
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R8242 Digital Power Connecting Clip. For connecting the R8216 Point/Accessory Decoder to the track.
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