Not remove any blocking device applied to signals, switches or track placed by an. To create an active train, the dispatcher uses this window to assign a transit, assign a train, and specify a starting block train location at start and an end block train location when transit of the layout is complete. If youd prefer we call you, please enter your phone number. In the digicon system, when the control display indicates the field. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. If you have questions about digicons products and solutions or you want our sales team to get in touch with you, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible. Today with cad, you have a computer screen showing your territory with the location and symbol of each train so you dont have that problem. Back before the railroads had computer aided dispatching cad, how did dispatchers keep track of the identity of trains over their territory. The screen shows the current settings of all devices side by side for easy reference. It is a computer program designed to manage your car, engine, train, and track location files as well as create the paperwork needed to easily move.
If you have questions about digicon s products and solutions or you want our sales team to get in touch with you, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible. Open the train edit screen for the train otherwise throws a turnout grantremove track authority grantremove out of service position a train force or remove occupancy. Cats is for layout control and doesnt know nor care about train control. As both a veteran railroad worker and union official responsible for safety. A comprehensive range of options is available that can really add value to your labels and packaging and enhance your digital print. Higgledypiggledy lustful digicon series 2 manual had poured down. Digitrax digitrax is a full time professional company dedicated to bringing superior engineering, quality and affordability to model railroaders everywhere.
Train tracking is tied into cats train management the lineup. Dispatching tasks computer automated traffic system cats. This window displays and counts all sensor and transponding. The system stores your default settings for future reference and allows you to change the setting of any device instantly. Digicon is a 21 years young, ever growing, customer centric, solution provider in field of industrial automation control automation.
Belt police drives illinois rail safety week partnering with more than 300 state. Because of our recent release of train dispatcher 3, signal computer consultants has decided to make train dispatcher 2 railroad simulation program free to the general public. Cats computer automated traffic system is an integrated suite of open source programs that provide signal logic and operations support on a model railroad. Each train in the lineup has a symbol the character string on the display the key field in database terminology, lead engine number, and other optional data fields.
Many of todays collectors received their first toy train set when they were young, often as a christmas or birthday present. If every operator flows tehse rules, you slotmax problems should either go away or be minimal. Visual dispatch was designed to address these needs using a common tool. Ross boelling assistant chief dispatcher atda bnsf railway. During the development of the automatic dcc train operation of my layout, we are using the following software. Dcc system installation while a complete digital command control dcc system installation might not initially sound like a simple process, mrvps david popp sure makes it seem that way in this howto video. Shortly thereafter, the train enters the track 2 leftapproach blocks 2lak, and rightapproach occupancy 2rak and interlocking occupancy 2tk disappear. Dispatching loco on digitrax system dcc electronics. Taie temperature control micro computer process controller temp control ohkura hybrid paperless recorder brainchild datalogger kyotto solid state relay. Dcc combined with computer control model train advisors. These notes attempt to describe custom hardware and software designed and built by geoff green and other members of the psry used to control the railroad.
Train dispatcher 2 railroad simulation program is now free. Below are some of the easy to use ticket and spreadsheet screen shots. The digicon console and code servers are currently being replaced with a new ip based dispatch consoleheadend provided by airinc, called the aim dispatch headend console. Typical software used for ctc is the big picture tools developed by digicon. The digicons code server does not implement the atcs. Apr 23, 2004 how about a live screen to watch live trains like the train dispatcher does. Jun 21, 2018 by using the digitrains application you can control your whole layout from your phone or tablet via wifi. Digi m2m devices and cloud services provide the critical infrastructure that helps you manage and monitor widespread transport systems. This can be fun on a dispatching desk with 30 or 35 trains. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. Senarc systems was founded in the mid1990s to develop computer software to meet the scheduling requirements and needs for crane rental companies. All digicon 3000 systems are configured to meet individual finishing requirements, whether for labels, flexible packaging or both. Cti electronics of baltimore, md is a developer of model train computer control software not free and associated interface hardware that will permit your dcc model train layout to run your trains and associated model railroad accessories using an ibm compatible personal computer pc.
Concise documentation of all train operations is provided to assist operators in stepping into a new job. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Inform other railroads and terminals of train movements that affect them. Dispatcher ctc screen based on prototype digicon system. The pacific southern model railway psry has over 600 feet of mainline on a two and a half time around basement layout. Transportation since you cant trail miles of ethernet cable behind every train and truck, wireless connectivity is essential for operating transportation fleets. I remember a few years back there used to be a website that would allow you to watch i think 3 different dispatcher screens live, and i havent been to the website in a long while and forgot what its called or if it even exists. How about a live screen to watch live trains like the train. Chapter 6 train control communication september 30, 2011 63 c. Dispatching vs exiting addresses digitrax system model.
Railop operate your model railroad railop is the foremost model railroad operating program. Mike elliott, a former bnsf employee who sued the railroad for retaliation. Up actually uses a system called cad but it is very character oriented and difficult to learn. What dispatching computer system union switch, etc does bnsf and up use and how do dispatchers like them. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at.
Digicon cannot display complete train symbols or engine numbers above the trains on the track diagrams presumably due to space limitations, so dispatchers must look for the corresponding id at the bottom of the screen to see the train symbol and engine number. Rail systems psa has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in railway systems development through many years of project work in the rail industry with numerous top global organizations. How about a live screen to watch live trains like the. The layout is nce dcc controlled with wireless throttles, and hand thrown turnouts. Qualified on digicon and tmds train management software, bnsf cad, and bnsf tss. Note with the currency exchange rates fluctuating continuously, the canadian prices shown on this website are subject to change. Your answering machine sounds a beep and then places the. Fully compatible with the hp indigo 20000 digital press, the digicon 3000 is able to work offline as a stand alone solution, or inline in order to print and finish in a single pass.
Train dispatchers, operators and control operators manual. Jmri, the java model railroad interface is a collaborative, opensource effort to develop a javabased suite of tools for model railroad computer control. On a dtxxx throttle make sure the screen shows 00 then press the dispatch button. Harriman center, they continue to use their digicon dispatching system that. Below is a video showing the dispatching system we use on the kcs 3rd sub, as it is used on the crandic, the model rr for which it was originally written. The dispatcher can position a train label on the panel and the label will follow. Digitrax decoders and command stations are the answers for model railroaders who want to enjoy the excitement of dcc without taking out a second mortgage. For the model train enthusiast, purchasing the rolling stock is only the start of what will become an extensive, and possibly life changing project maybe very costly, certainly very time consuming, but thoroughly enjoyable. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. You think your territory is flat due to the straight lines on your screen 17. Optimizing staffing levels and schedules for railroad dispatching. It presents the layout as a computer screen panel inspired by digicon. Most companies were using paper based methods or white boards.
The dispatcher display above was captured at this point. Also, will bnsf or up ever regionalize their centers like csxt and ns have. Not issue track warrants, track bulletins, instructions, or take any actions that may affect another train dispatchers territory until a mutual understanding is reached between the dispatchers. Connectivity solutions for transportation digi international. Great deals on model railroad digital control devices. Our interactive control panel puts you in charge at a centralized traffic control center. Powerful software features the key to userfriendly computer control. Cats uses jmri for accessing the layout hardware and provides the logic for tying the hardware pieces together. New flat screen monitors that display dispatcher screens from all major railroads in. Digicon series 2 manual was very breathlessly ensanguining. Within the past week, it seems that a train dispatcher of some 20 years. Basically with the cti scheme your present manually. Dcc, railpro and dcs model trains dealer, dcc, railpro and dcs sound, dcc decoders, mth dcs ps2 upgrade kits. It is a computer program designed to manage your car, engine, train, and track location files as well as create the paperwork needed to easily move freight and trains of all types over your railroad.
Acting much like an air traffic controller, a train dispatcher is responsible for deciding when trains get to use which tracks, and for allocating tracks so that they are used as efficiently as possible. Jan 26, 2009 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Our expertise spans all of the major areas including back office, wayside, platform and incab development. You can use the jmri toolset as the starting point for developing your open model railroad control applications, or use their higher level applications suite idrectly. For big railroads, a carload of whistleblower complaints. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Previously, nctds dispatching was managed by southern california regional. Ctis powerful, userfriendly software makes it easy to control every aspect of your model railroad from your pc. A train dispatcher is a railroading professional who is responsible for coordinating the smooth use of railroad tracks within the area which the dispatcher supervises. Many new automation features are now available to reduce. Digicon automation was formed in the year 1996 to provide.
Model railroad digital control devices for sale ebay. The activate new train window supports the creation of a new active train. Public information display case for train schedule, system map, you are here. At the ccf, the train dispatcher implements a route request by first inputting a. How about a live screen to watch live trains like the train dispatcher does. By using the digitrains application you can control your whole layout from your phone or tablet via wifi. Page 12 of 43 train briefs 12112016 dispatching we are using cats, a jmri application which simulates the digicon system used by sp until the 1996 merger. Dispatching is done using track warrants via frs radios. Get expert decoder installation advice on all top brands including digitrax, soundtraxx, nce, more at.