{"title":"Digitrax Transponding \u0026 Locomotive ID Modules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDigitrax Transponding \u0026amp; Locomotive ID Modules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Digitrax transponding and locomotive identification modules — the hardware that enables your DCC layout to \u003cstrong\u003etrack the location and identity of equipped locomotives\u003c\/strong\u003e in real time. Transponding provides layout awareness that enhances automation, panel displays, and dispatching logic for advanced operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included in this collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransponding modules\u003c\/strong\u003e that communicate locomotive identity back to your system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocomotive ID hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e to add or enhance transponding capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface and mounting components\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for Digitrax LocoNet and DCC integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools that support feedback, automation, and layout logic\u003c\/strong\u003e for more immersive operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy transponding matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard DCC operation, transponding gives your layout the ability to identify *which locomotive* is in a given block or zone. This opens the door to advanced features like automated displays, custom signaling, computer control feedback, and more realistic dispatching on larger or more complex layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful related Digitrax collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/digitrax-dcc-mobile-decoders\"\u003eDigitrax DCC Mobile Decoders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/digitrax-loconet-panels-wireless-receivers\"\u003eDigitrax LocoNet Panels \u0026amp; Wireless Receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/digitrax-loconet-testers-diagnostic-tools\"\u003eDigitrax LocoNet Testers \u0026amp; Diagnostic Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/digitrax-detection-signaling-systems\"\u003eDigitrax Detection \u0026amp; Signaling Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransponding works best when paired with locomotives and modules designed to support locomotive ID feedback. Check your command station and decoding setup to ensure compatibility before adding transponding hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"245-tf4","title":"Digitrax TF4 4-Function DCC Function Decoder – Auxiliary Output Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eTF4 Quad DCC Function Decoder with Integrated Transponder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour 125mA (250mA peak) function output for lights or other functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions can be turned on\/off using F0-F12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports both 2 digit and 4 digit addressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgrammable from DCC compatible equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigurable Strobe feature lets you simulate flashing lights like FRED, Strobes, Mars Lights, etc. on the yellow and white leads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard On\/Off Function operation available on green \u0026amp; violet leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Digitrax DCC Transponding Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate size: 0.461” x 0.31” x 0.161” (11.7mm x 7.8mm x 4.1mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Digitrax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43782900711680,"sku":"245-TF4","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/TF4_jpg_2000x2000_q85.jpg?v=1770142226"},{"product_id":"245-tl1","title":"Digitrax TL1 1-Function DCC Function Decoder – Auxiliary Output Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eTL1 Single DCC Function Decoder with Integrated Transponder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour TL1 can be used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Function only DCC decoder with transponding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Digitrax Transponder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. 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