Train Control Systems is dedicated to providing high quality Digital Command Control decoders and harnesses to the DCC industry. We manufacture a wide range of decoders for HO and N scale.

Tech Tip: We have just added to the literature section a printable tip page to help you clean your motor in the event that it begins to run unevenly. Check it out here.

CN Decoder Installation Book: Print out the free book of CN decoder installations to make your next Classic N installation a snap. The book can also be found on the literature page. NOTE: This book has been updated to v1.2 updating a number of small errors and adding a few more resources.

Get a Free Decoder: Are you attending the 2008 Trainfest on Nov. 8th and 9th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA)? Find out how to get a free decoder if you are.

Yard Sale! TCS is having a yard sale! Liquidating our limited stock of non-BEMF decoders. Pick some up while they last.

Classic N Selection and Installation Guide

The Classic N Selection and Installation Guide will help you select, and install the right Classic N decoder no matter what type of frame your locomotive has. Printable Version: There is a printable (PDF) version of this guide available for download here from the literature page.

 

The BEMF (Back Electro Motive Force) Manual is now available for download. Check it out for more information on using TCS BEMF. Click here to read about what BEMF does and the advantages of using it.

New installation pictures N scale:

Life Like SW7  Bachmann Spectrum SD-45

Life Like SW8  Kato SD40   Atlas GP7    Atlas GP9

LifeLike GP60   Atlas RS3(2008 version) 

New installation pictures HO scale:

Blue Line C & O T-1 2-10-4    Blue Line PRR M1A 4-8-2

Take advantage of TCS "Brake on DC" feature! For more information click here (Note this takes you off of the TCS website to another website).