EB Empire Builder

The Empire Builder starter set was introduced as an intermediate level starter system.  The set included a DB150 Command Station/Booster, DT100 throttle, a Mobile Decoder, and a LT1 LocoNet Tester.

The Empire Builder was also available in a Simplex Radio Equipped set.

Produced from 1998-2000

DB150 Command Station / Booster:

• Full LocoNet Capabilities for easy plug 'n play installation and system expansion

• Run up to 22 locos and 22 throttles in command station mode.

• Provides additional power to run more trains in booster mode.

• Can be used as an Intelligent Auto Reversing Booster

• Use with any LocoNet throttle

• Built in broadcast write only programmer

• Built in 5 Amp Digital Command Control Booster Rated at 80VA.

• Many command station options are user customizable.

• Auto resetting over temperature & short circuit protection.

• User selectable multi-scale operation for N, HO, and large-scale layouts

• Track Status indicator shows voltage and signal type (DCC or "Zero Stretch" Analog Signal for conventional operation.)

• Stabilized Track Drive Output.

• Over Voltage Protected.

• Sync output configures DB150 Operating Mode & connects the DB150 to expansion boosters

• High impedance balanced or unbalanced signal input receivers on the LocoNet Interface allow boosting of several different types of command control signals.

• Auto shutdown if command control drive signal is lost so that the layout will not convert to DC operation if a cable or connection is broken. The trains won't just "take-off" if they are not getting the DCC signal.

• Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B RFI Requirements.

• DCC Compatible.

DT100 Features:

• Works as an advanced throttle on Loconet

• Easy to read LCD screed

• Two throttle knobs

• Knobs are Click encoders

• Supports 4 digit addressing

• Function control F0-F8

• Displays switch position and supports position feedback

• Access to 3 service mode programming methods and operations mode programming

• Fast clock

• Edit and create Routes

• Customizable user throttle preferences

Specifications