Train Control Systems is the leader in DCC Decoder Design.

Welcome To TCS

Manufacturers of high quality DCC decoders.

Check out our Installation Pictures section for hundreds
of DCC decoder installations in tons of HO-Scale, N-Scale, and Z-Scale locomotives!

Visit our videos section for a demonstration of the TCS Keep-Alive™ Technology

Coming June 2012 New Decoder with Keep-Alive™ BUILT-IN!

(Two Function KAT1 shown above with a T1 decoder for size reference)

Introducing the KAT (Keep-Alive T-series) series of dcc decoders. Estimated to ship in June 2012 the KAT1, and the KAT2 dcc decoders are nearly the same size as a standard T-Series decoder but they include the new TCS Keep-Alive technology right on the board. Accepting Pre-Orders now!

New TCS Testimonials Section with Keep-Alive Testimonial!

We have added a testimonials section to the website (see left bar) where users can email in their experiences with TCS products and share them with world. Currently we have a testimonial from a customer using the new Keep-Alive devices. Check out what he had to say here.

TCS Booth at Amherst Model Train Show Springfield, MA. January 28-29, 2012

TCS had another wonderful year at the Amherst Train Show in Springfield, MA. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and made it a great show!

A special thanks to: Bob Jensen, Dave Ware, Joe Andrews, Fran Richard, and Dave Owens for their work on the TCS layout.

New Decoder Now Shipping For Kato N-Scale MP36ph Metra!

We are excited to announce the release of a new decoder: The K4D6. The K4D6 is a Six Function, Drop-In, dcc decoder for the N-Scale, Kato MP36ph Metra.
Place your order HERE. These decoders are now shipping. View installation pictures.

We are also releasing the K4-LK which is designed to be used in conjunction with the K4D6 to add LEDs to the strobe and rear light tube of the Kato MP36ph Metra. order yours here!

New Decoder Now Shipping For the Life Like N-Scale GP20!

We are excited to announce the release of a new decoder: The L1D4. The L1D4 is a Four Function, Drop-In, dcc decoder for the N-Scale, Life-Like GP20.
Place your order HERE.

New Decoder For the HO Scale Atlas Alco Switchers (S1-S4)

We are excited to announce the release of a new decoder: The AS6. The AS6 is a Six Function, Drop-In, dcc decoder for the HO-Scale, Atlas Alco Switchers (S1, S2, S3, S4).
Place your order HERE. View Installation Pictures.