Power & Control

Imagine having control over your model railroad from any iOS or Android phone or tablet. How much more convenient would operating your model railroad be with the same device you use throughout your daily life? The large, bright full-color screens found on today's smart phones and tablets are perfect for accessing the DCS features found inside your Proto-Sound 2.0 and 3.0 locomotives. Better yet, the expanded range and speed of wifi ensures that your trains respond to DCS commands faster and more reliably than ever before.

when paired with M.T.H.'s DCS App and our new DCS Explorer Track Interface Unit, you no longer have to imagine controlling your model railroad with your phone, you can!

The DCS Explorer can be powered by any AC (like the Z-1000 brick) or DC power supply and plugs right into a track lockon. Once connected, access the Explorer with your smartphone or tablet's wifi connection and using the DCS App (available from Google Play or Apple's App Store) control up to three Proto-Sound 2.0 or later locomotives. Setup is simple and quick and the module can be configured as a stand alone unit or easily combined into an existing wifi network.

A Word About The DCS Explorer And The In-App Purchases In The DCS App

The DCS Explorer has a limited feature set and is intended for ready-to-run train set customers and hobbyists who are just starting out in the command control world. The app that controls the DCS Explorer has In-App purchase options that allow the user to obtain access to additional features and functions. While the feature set in the DCS Explorer is more than adequate for small and mid-size layouts and gives the user control of up to three locomotives on the same track at the same time, it cannot take advantage of the additional features found in the In-App purchase options. Users wishing to utilize those features found in the In-App purchase options can only do so if they replace the DCS Explorer with the DCS WIU Wifi Interface Unit and the DCS TIU Track Interface Unit.

Simple Setup
Stand Alone or Network Operating Modes
Accessible from iOS or Android Smart Phones and Tablets
Operate 3 Different Engines on the same track at the same time
802.11n
LED Indicators
Operates On Standard AC Wall Power
Outputs AC or DC Power (depending on power supply input)
Unit Measures: 25x35 mm

The most powerful ready-to-run train set transformer you can find, the Z-1000 boasts 100 watts of power, a U.L. approved design and separate 14v Accessory Ports. Its robust design will provide years of service and power enough to for any starter set to a moderate size layout. Available in many RailKing starter sets or separately, the Z-1000 is the perfect solution for a growing O Gauge layout. Features - U.L. Approved - 100 Watts Max Power Output - Controller LED On Light - Smooth Operating Throttle Knob - Built-In Circuit Breaker Protection - Individual Bell, Horn and Direction Buttons - 14v Accessory Port - 60Hz Operation Only - Unit Measures: - Operates On Curves

If you want to max out your power potential, the 400-watt Z-4000 is the most powerful transformer to receive the UL-Listing for the model railroading hobby. The Z-4000 has two separate throttles to let you power two different tracks, and it has two fixed power outputs you can use for operating accessories. A single Z-4000 will power a lot of layout! Features U.L. Listed to U.S. & Canadian Standards Pure Sine Wave Power Signal (2) 21 Volt Variable Track Outputs (1) 14 Volt Fixed Output (1) 10 Volt Fixed Output Internal Cooling Fan On/Off Power Switch Power and Overload Indicator Lights Compatible As A Power Source For All O Gauge AC-Powered Locomotives & Accessories Circuit Breaker Protection For Each Output Voltage LED Displays Amperage LED Displays Unit Measures:8 3/4" x 14 3/4" x 11 1/8"