Category: Gizmos

DCC command stations for smartphone era model trains

by Pierre | Apr 2, 2017 | Gizmos, Stations & programmers | 1

New command stations are coming out, and the smartphone/tablet owner is targeted. Market changes...

Doehler & Haass SD18A: Next18 sound decoder review

by Pierre | Nov 26, 2015 | Decoders, Gizmos, Sound decoders | 7

DCC decoders are hard to choose, lately I have been using the Doehler & Haass SD18A quite a...

Layout planning: Railmodeller Pro for Mac reviewed

by Pierre | Nov 16, 2015 | Gizmos, Others | 0

Mac Users rejoice, you can properly plan a great layout! Why you need a track design software Many...

Tams FD-R Basic 2 function decoder review

by Pierre | Jul 30, 2015 | Decoders, Function decoders, Gizmos | 0

Tams Elektronik has updated its low-cost function decoder: review. An updated classic I had...

Zimo MXULFA decoder programmer review

by Pierre | Apr 12, 2015 | Gizmos, Stations & programmers | 7

Sound uploads and firmware upgrades? The newest Zimo decoder programmer is called MXULFA,...

Doehler & Haass Programmer review

by Pierre | Feb 1, 2015 | Gizmos, Stations & programmers | 2

Change sounds and update firmwares on D&H Decoders? This is the device… Reminder: what...

ESU Decoder tester “Profi-Prüfstand” 51900

by Pierre | Jan 9, 2015 | Gizmos, Others | 2

Quick test of a handy ESU tool for geeky model railroaders: the “Profi-Prüfstand” for...

LDT accessory decoders SA-DEC-4-DC & S-DEC-4-DC

by Pierre | Aug 7, 2014 | Accessory decoders, Gizmos | 2

SA-DEC-4-DC & S-DEC-4-DC from LDT (Littfinski): 2 sturdy accessory decoders used under the...

Next18 digital interface: N scale’s future?

by Pierre | Jul 6, 2014 | Decoders, Gizmos | 4

A detailed review of the Next18 (NEM662) interface. Does it deserve to be NEM651’s...

DH05C and DH10C decoders from Doehler & Haass

by Pierre | Jun 24, 2014 | Decoders, Gizmos, Standard decoders | 2

Quick overview of 2 decoders (DH05C and DH10C) that I have discovered recently. From whom? I have...

Qdecoder Z2-8+: universal accessory decoder

by Pierre | Feb 22, 2014 | Accessory decoders, Gizmos | 12

An accessory decoder that promises to control everything (turnouts, lights, signals…). I...

Function Decoders: Tams FD-R basic and DH FH05A

by Pierre | Jan 15, 2014 | Decoders, Function decoders, Gizmos | 8

Quick overview of 2 cheap decoders that can come quite handy in N-scale cars: the Tams FD-R basic...

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