News (Article Index)

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April 2, 2024 New Mobile and Sound Decoders Released!
Now Shipping: Series 7 Mobile and Sound Decoders!
Oct. 24, 2023 Now Shipping: Kato N Scale Sound Decoders!
Now Shipping: Kato N Scale Sound Decoders!
June 30, 2023 Now Shipping: New Series 7 Sound Decoders!
Now Shipping: New Series 7 Sound Decoders!
April 20, 2023 Now shipping: SDXH167D & SDH167D Sound Decoders!
Now Shipping: New Series 7 Sound Decoders!
April 20, 2023 Now Shipping: LT5 Tester & Pluggable Terminal Block Kits
Now Shipping: LT5 Tester & Pluggable Terminal Block Kits
Sept. 1, 2022 Now Shipping: DZ126Z1 Z Scale DCC Board Replacement decoder for AZL PA1 locomotive
Now Shipping: DZ126Z1 DCC Z Scale Board Replacement for AZL PA1 locomotive with 2 FX3 Functions
June 1, 2022 Now Shipping: SE74 Signal Decoder & DCS240+ Advanced Command Station!
Now Shipping: SE74 Signal Decoder & DCS240+ Advanced Command Station!
April 13, 2022 Now Shipping: UP7 LocoNet Universal Panel & PM74 Power Manager
UP7 LocoNet Universal Panel & PM74 Power Manager
Sept. 28, 2021 Now Shipping: DS78V Stationary Servo Decoder & DSXSV9 Servo
NEW - DS78V Stationary Servo Decoder & DSXSV9 9G mini servo system for turnout or motion control.
July 20, 2021 Price Increase Due to Cost Increases
Digitrax is experiencing rising prices for all the components we use to build our products and our freight costs have increased, too. Labor costs are rising now and are expected to rise more in the coming years. Effective July 20, 2021 prices on all Digitrax products are increasing. Most items only went up a small amount but some went up significantly.
July 20, 2021 Now Shipping: DS74 Quad Switch Stationary Decoder
DS74 Stationary Decoder now shipping!
July 20, 2021 DS74 Accessories shipping now!
New accessories for the DS74 now shipping!
Feb. 18, 2021 Now Shipping: StowAway Throttle Holder!
Bracket will hold: DT602, UT6 and other legacy Digitrax throttles Access to loconet and power ports when stowed away Stores throttle when not in use or when charging Fascia mounted Durable Design Easy to install
Feb. 18, 2021 Retired products
These products are now retired.
Nov. 20, 2020 Digitrax is proud to announce the UT6 family of throttles!
The new UT6 Utility Throttle!
Nov. 2, 2020 Now Shipping: BD4N DCC 4 Block Occupancy Detector
Low-cost, High-sensitivity DCC block-occupancy detection.
Aug. 25, 2020 Now Shipping: BP600MH Battery Pack!
BP600MH Ni-MH 600mAH 3.6v Battery Pack
Aug. 7, 2020 Now Shipping: UR93 Duplex Radio Transceiver
The UR93 Duplex Radio Transceiver is now available as a stand-alone unit!
July 15, 2020 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new Evolution Express Advanced Starter Set!
Announcing the new Evolution Express Advanced Starter Set! This set comes with everything new users need to get started with an Advanced System. They system comes in both Standard Tethered and Duplex Radio. The main system components are the DCS210+ Advanced Command Station, DT602 series Advanced Super Throttle, either a UP5 or UR93, and a PS615 power supply. With all these components you’ll be ready to run right out of the box!
June 23, 2020 Digitrax is proud to announce the DT602 family of throttles!
The DT602 Advanced super throttle gives you direct control of two locos at a time with all the powerful features and flexibility serious model railroaders demand. Available in standard tethered or Radio Duplex. The DT602 is designed to handle nearly every aspect of layout control. With the DT602 you can run trains, create consists, set up routes, control up to 29 functions including sounds and so much more. With the soft On/Off switch and advanced power saving modes you can now operate longer than ever. All DT602s are factory equipped with Infrared capability. Just add a UR90 and you can use infrared for wireless operation. DT602Ds are equipped with Duplex Radio, using existing UR92’s for operation.
May 12, 2020 Digitrax is resuming replacements and repairs!
Digitrax is accepting items for repair again effective May 12, 2020. For the safety of our team, if you or anyone in your household have had COVID-19, please disinfect your items and packaging prior to sending for repair. If your warranty expired during the time this temporary halt from April 1 to May 20, your warranty will be extended. We thank you for your patience. -The Digitrax Team
Jan. 3, 2019 Zephyr Express Starter Set Released!
Zephyr Express gives you simple to use Digitrax Complete Train Control for a great price. It offers simplified advanced train operation for any size layout and is fully expandable. You won’t have to start over when you want to do more with your railroad.
Dec. 15, 2018 Merry Christmas, Digitrax is shipping again!
Merry Christmas, Digitrax is shipping again!
Oct. 15, 2018 Important update from Digitrax
We are so thankful that our team survived Hurricane Michael and for the support of our amazing community and first responders. It has been a humbling experience for all of us. Unfortunately, due to the severity of the destruction caused by the storm, our main building has sustained substantial damages.
Oct. 8, 2018 Digitrax to be closed 10/9 to 10/11 due to Hurricane Michael.
Digitrax will be closed due to Hurricane Michael on Tuesday 10/9, we’re tentatively reopening on Thursday 10/11. We want to make sure our families are safe and sound. Support will be limited, but please go to our Help Desk @ helpdesk.digitrax.com to submit any support tickets. We appreciate your patience at this time! Thank you. -The Digitrax Team
July 31, 2018 New Plug N’ Play Signals in N and HO!
Digitrax Plug ‘N Play Signal Masts are sold as kits for either mainline signaling or for use at a turnout as part of a security element. The kits are available in N and HO scales and are designed to be installed without any additional modifications. Each kit consists of either 3 or 4 signal masts featuring masts with one or two signal heads depending on configuration. Also included with the kit are mounting boards and hardware that makes it easy to mount and connect the signal mast to the SE8C signal driver cable. This product is intended for use with the SE8C.
March 5, 2018 The Digitrax User Group Has a New Home!
The Digitrax User Group has moved to a new home on Groups.io!
March 5, 2018 BXPA1 - LocoNet DCC Auto-Reverser with Detection, Transponding and Power Management | Released!
The BXPA1 is a combination DCC Auto-Revereser, occupancy detector, Transponding detector, and intelligent power manager. It is designed to make transponding implementation easy and provide advanced DCC track management by communicating all state information to LocoNet. The BXPA1 is silent solid state and uses no mechanical relays for auto-reversing.
Dec. 15, 2017 New DN166I3 Series 6 Decoder released!
Fits New InterMountain N Scale SD40-2 released 2017
Dec. 15, 2017 PR4 - USB to LocoNet Interface with Decoder Programmer - Released!
The PR4 makes decoder programming and interfacing your layout and computer easier than ever.
Nov. 1, 2017 PS2012E 20 Amp Power Supply 13.8-23VDC Released!
This power supply replaces the PS2012 to meet new efficiency requirements for DC power supplies. It delivers more power with less heat for more efficient operation. The 20 amp PS2012E regulated power supply can be used to operate up to 4 five amp boosters.
Aug. 3, 2017 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new LocoNet WiFi Interface (LNWI)!
The LNWI allows you to connect compatible WiFi devices to LocoNet and run trains using compatible throttle apps.
June 27, 2017 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce new Short Power Xtenders!
The PX108 series power extender offers the same great features of other Digitrax Power extenders. The PX108 is offered in a shorter package while still providing approximately 70% of the holdup of the larger PX112. Additionally, the PX108 is operational at a wider range of voltages, from 10v to 18v. The PX108 measures 1.007” x 0.492” x 0.299” (25.6mm x 12.5mm x 7.6mm) excluding the harness.
May 24, 2017 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new BXP88 Occupancy Detector!
DCC Occupancy Detection supports up to 8 Detection Sections letting you know when equipped rolling stock is in a detection section on your layout.
May 24, 2017 Now for sale: PS615 90W AC/DC 15VDC 6 amp power supply for use with all Digitrax Command Stations and Boosters
PS615 90W AC/DC 15VDC 6 amp power supply for use with all Digitrax Command Stations and Boosters operating at 5 amps
Feb. 7, 2017 New Advanced Boosters!
These new advanced boosters are designed to give you more power to run your trains. The new boosters offer 3,5, or 8 amps of output power to better match the Command Station of your choice. They are available as a DB210 single booster in regular or opto-isolated offering up to 8 amps of power, or the extra powerful DB220 dual booster offering up to 16 amps of power total. Front dip switches allow for quick setup of Amps, AutoReversing, scale voltage, and operation mode. Also equipped with custom voltage trim so you can have consistent track voltage throughout your layout. The units can also be IPL updated and support LocoNet statistic reporting via an updated DT500.
Jan. 18, 2017 New Decoders with 21MTC interface and a new easy to install speaker!
New Decoders with 21MTC interface and a new easy to install speaker!
Dec. 15, 2016 New Drop In Mobile Sound Decoders for Kato N scale Locomotives!
New Drop In Mobile Sound Decoders for Kato N scale Locomotives!
Oct. 12, 2016 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new Evolution Advanced Starter Set!
Announcing the new Evolution Advanced Starter Set! This set comes with everything new users need to get started with an Advanced System. They system comes in both Standard Tethered and Duplex Radio. The main system components are the DCS210 Advanced Command Station, Dt500 series Advanced Super Throttle, either a UP5 of UR92, and a PS615 power supply. With all these components you’ll be ready to run right out of the box
Oct. 12, 2016 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new DT500 Series Advanced Super Throttle!
Announcing the DT500 Series Advanced Super Throttle. The DT500 series throttles gives you direct control of two locos at a time with all the powerful features and flexibility serious model railroaders demand.
Oct. 11, 2016 Updated DT402 and DCS240 Firmware
Updated firmware has been released for the DT402 series throttle and the DCS240 Advanced Command Station.
Oct. 11, 2016 Simplex Radio Retirement
We are announcing the retirement of the Simplex Radio product line effective on February 1st, 2017.
June 17, 2016 New Digitrax decoder: DH126MT Fits HO Scale Locomotives Equipped with 21MTC interface
New Digitrax decoder: DH126MT Fits HO Scale Locomotives Equipped with 21MTC interface
June 17, 2016 Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new DCS240 Advanced Command Station!
Digitrax, Inc. is proud to announce the new DCS240 Advanced Command Station!
Feb. 2, 2014 Digitrax Decoder Manual 2.0!
Digitrax is pleased to announce the release of our Second Edition of our Mobile & Sound Decoder Manual. This manual covers all Digitrax series 3, 4, 5 & 6 decoders. It includes both mobile decoders and sound + mobile decoders. This update includes complete information on current decoders and how they work. Information is presented in a simple, straightforward manner making it easy to get the most out of your decoder investment. The second edition decoder manual is now shipping with starter sets and is available in pdf format at no charge on line.