Train Control Systems (TCS) – Company Overview
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Full Name: Train Control Systems, Inc.
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Location: Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania, USA
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Industry Focus: DCC decoders, sound systems, keep-alives, and control accessories for model trains
🔌 Key Product Lines from TCS
1. DCC Decoders
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Non-Sound Decoders: Economical, high-performance motion decoders
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WOWSound Decoders: Integrated sound and motion control with high-quality audio
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Features: True CD-quality sound, Keep-Alive™ compatibility, customizable sounds
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Plug Types Supported:
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8-pin NMRA
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21-pin NEM
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Next18
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JST 9-pin harness
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Direct plug-in boards for specific locomotives (e.g., Atlas, Athearn)
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2. Keep-Alive™ Devices
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Capacitor-based power storage
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Keeps locomotives running smoothly over dirty or dead track
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Fully compatible with most TCS decoders
3. Motherboards / Adapter Boards
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Designed to make decoder installation easier
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Often used in conversions of older locomotives to DCC
4. Throttle & Control Systems
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UWT-100 and UWT-50: Wireless DCC throttles (with WiFi)
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Compatible with popular command stations like NCE, Digitrax, Lenz via WiFi-enabled control (JMRI, WiThrottle, etc.)
⭐ Why Modelers Choose TCS
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High-quality components made in the USA
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Excellent sound quality and customizable function mapping
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Keep-Alive™ system works better than most competitors
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Strong customer support and documentation
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Easy integration with existing DCC systems