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The Super Empire Builder is an advanced DCC system which will satisfy the needs of most personal-sized layouts.
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5-Amp Starter Set with DT400 IR-Ready Throttle
 
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Super Empire Builder Contents:
  • DB150 Five-Amp Booster/Command Station
  • DT400 Full-Featured Infrared-Ready throttle
  • UP5 Throttle Panel with hookup cable
  • LT-1 LocoNet Tester
  • Empire Builder Users Manual
  • DT400 Users Manual
  • Digitrax Decoder Users Manual

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The Super Empire Builder starter set comes with everything you need to get started, except a power supply. You may, however, want to get a few more decoders - enough to run as many locos as you want to get started with. For radio control, refer to the Super Radio Empire Builder page.

The Super Empire Builder has more features for the money than any other system in its price range.

Super Empire Builder Features:
  • Five-Amp Configurable Command Station/Booster
  • Control of up to 22 trains at one time with up to 22 throttles at one time
  • 14, 28, and 128 speed step control can all operate simultaneously
  • Train throttle speed indicated by bar graph and percentage
  • Select addresses with knobs or keypad
  • DT400 (standard) is Infrared (untethered) ready - requires the addition of a UR90 Infrared receiver
  • DT400R (optional) is Radio (untethered) ready - requires a UR91 Radio receiver
  • All throttles, including Infrared and Radio, can operate as plug-in walk-around
  • Throttles do not need a battery unless used in the tetherless mode
  • DT400 configurable to work the way you want
  • The Multi-line, Back-lit LCD display on DT400 throttle provides more information than you can imagine
  • DT400 speed control is by digital encoder knobs or by bump buttons.
  • DT400 throttles can control two trains at once, and can recall up to 30 others quickly and easily.
  • Programmable fast clock in DT400 display
  • Front and rear light control, plus eight more functions for horn, bell, special lighting, etc.
  • Analog loco(s) controlled from any throttle
  • Unlimited MU consisting with ANY decoder, even without a decoder (yes, consist analog to decoder)
  • Message prompting through many operation processes
  • Control of turnouts: up to 999 of them
  • Turnout feedback by memory (last command sent)
  • LocoNet™ throttle Network can be up to 2000 feet long
  • LocoNet is a true peer-to-peer throttle network with distributed intelligence to provide smoother operation
  • LocoNet allows expansion for other devices (without having to add additional bus wires) such as:
    • turnout feedback
    • multiple computer interfacing
    • block detection
    • signaling
    • wall mounted fast clocks
  • LocoNet is open ended to allow for expansion of new technology and features when the become available
  • Program in decimal or hexadecimal
  • Transponding tracking (FIND).
  • Overload and Short-Circuit Protection
  • One-year warranty
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