TCS – Train Control Systems
Decoders, Harnesses, Testers, Installation Supplies
- Complete instruction manuals can be downloaded at no charge from the TCS website.
- Sound samples are also available from the website
- Autodetection of analog or DCC power source
- Multiple Whistles / Airhorns / Bells
New UWT-100 Universal Wi-Fi Throttle
The UWT-100 Universal Wi-Fi Throttle is the new standard in Wi-Fi control for
model railroads. This throttle brings a new level of operational convenience to handheld controls. The intuitive
interface of the UWT-100 allows you to focus on the important things — like operating and enjoying your railroad
(what a novel idea)!
Important Features
- Large Screen – backlit LCD screen with white backlight. Brightness is entirely adjustable.
- Programmable Buttons – eight of the throttle buttons can be reassigned to control any functions.
- Multiple Connection Modes – connect to any DCC system using the WiThrottle protocol or a
system-specific Wi-Fi device, or communicate directly with your LCC network in LCC mode.
- In-Throttle Consisting – consisting doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. The
UWT-100 features a simple consisting interface. Users can make, modify and break up consists in mere seconds.
- Yard Mode – an innovative switching control mode perfect for spicing up repetitive yard
moves.
- Full-Text Menus – menus present all options in full words and phrases.
- Help Text – use the ? button on the keypad in any menu to access help text for that menu
item.
- Easily Updatable – update throttle software and add new features to your handheld from the
comfort of your own home.
Guides and tutorial videos can be found on the TCS website
tcsdcc.com/UWT-100.
The TCS Universal Wi-Fi Throttle will work seamlessly with their Command Station (currently under development) and Mini-Throttle.
Stock # | Description | CRS PRICE |
UWT-100 | Universal Wi-Fi Throttle | $299.95 |
Decoders
- Auto-adjusting BEMF (outstanding slow speed performance) plus Quiet Drive.
- WOW™ Sound – both Steam and Diesel Sounds.
- “LED” Decoders – onboard resistors for LEDs. The T Series and KAM Series onboard current limit resistors connected in series allow for
LED installations with no external resistors for any of the lighting outputs (Use the standard (non-LED suffix) decoders if your locomotive
already has series connected current limit resistors for LEDs).
- KAM Series motor decoders with built in Keep-Alive™ M series & T series.
- Keep-Alive™ (KA) devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work.
KA2 provides 6-15 seconds operation without power. KA3 and KA4 provide 6-20 seconds with differnt packaging.
- Extensive installation photos and video tutorials available for all products on the TCS Website.
Stock # | Type | Description | CRS PRICE |
1000 | A4X | 1.3A 4 function drop-in board w/ Onboard Resistors for LEDs | 30.25 |
1001 | A6X | 1.3A 6 function drop-in board w/ 1.5v bulb & Onboard Resistors for LEDs | 35.75 |
1028 | DP2X | 1.0A 2 function direct plug-in decoder | 29.50 |
1335 | DP5 | 1.0A 5 function direct plug-in decoder | 34.25 |
1002 | FL2 | 200mA 2 function lighting only decoder | 18.95 |
1003 | FL2-5PK | 5 Pack of above | 94.95 |
1004 | FL4 | 200mA 4 function lighting only decoder | 21.50 |
1005 | FL4-5PK | 5 Pack of above | 99.75 |
1454 | KA1 | TCS Keep-Alive™ with wires for attachment (2-6 seconds) | 21.50 |
1456 | KA2 | TCS Keep-Alive™ with wires for attachment (2-6 seconds) | 21.50 |
2000 | KA3 | TCS Keep-Alive™ with wires for attachment (6-20 seconds) | 21.50 |
1668 | KA4 | TCS Keep-Alive™ with wires for attachment (6-20 seconds) | 21.50 |
1485 | KAM4 | 1.3A 4 function, M-Series w/KA2 Keep-Alive | 48.75 |
1479 | KAM4-LED | 1.3A 4 function, M-Series w/KA2 + Onboard Resistors for LEDs. | 48.75 |
1487 | KAM4P-MH | 1.3A 4 function, M-Series w/KA2 + 3.5″ Harness & NMRA Plug | 53.50 |
1464 | KAT22 | 1.3A 2 function, T-Series w/KA2 | 46.25 |
1465 | KAT24 | 1.3A 4 function, T-Series w/KA2 | 48.50 |
1466 | KAT26 | 1.3A 6 function, T-Series w/KA2 | 52.75 |
1343 | LL8 | 1.0A 8 function direct plug-in w/1.5v bulb power | 38.95 |
1402 | LL8-LED | 1.0A 8 function direct plug-in w/ Onboard Resistors for LEDs & Railcom | 38.95 |
1006 | M1 | 1.0A 2 function Micro hardwire decoder | 34.25 |
1386 | M1P-3.5 | 1.0A 2 function Micro hardwire decoder + 3.5″ Harness & NMRA Plug | 38.95 |
1011 | M4 | 1.0A 4 function Micro hardwire decoder | 41.50 |
1392 | M4P-3.5 | 1.0A 4 function Micro hardwire decoder + 3.5″ Harness & NMRA Plug | 46.25 |
1013 | MC2 | 1.0A 2 function mini decoder | 29.50 |
1014 | MC2-5PK | 5 Pack of above | 138.75 |
1015 | MC2P-MH | 1.0A 2 function mini decoder + 3.5″ Harness & NMRA Plug | 36.50 |
1017 | MC4 | 1.0A 4 function mini decoder | 34.25 |
1021 | T1 | 1.3A 2 function decoder | 24.50 |
1022 | T1P-MH | 1.3A 2 function decoder + 3.5″ Harness & NMRA Plug | 31.75 |
1484 | T1-LED | 1.3A 2 function decoder w/Onboard Resistors for LEDs | 24.50 |
1482 | T4-LED | 1.3A 4 function decoder w/Onboard Resistors for LEDs | 27.75 |
1024 | T4X | 1.3A 4 function decoder | 27.75 |
1026 | T6X | 1.3A 6 function decoder | 30.25 |
1296 | Z2 | 1.0A 2 function hardwire Z-Scale decoder | 38.95 |
1344 | EU621 | 21 pin decoder for Motherboards – 6 function – 1 amp | 34.25 |
1674 | EU821 | 21 pin decoder for Motherboards – 8 function – 1 amp | 34.25 |
O and Large Scale
Stock # | Type | Description | CRS PRICE |
1303 | G8 | 4A, 8 function, hardwire, BEMF, easy-to-use screw terminal connections | 63.75 |
TCS WOWSound™
1.3 amp Continuous / 2.0 amp Peak
6 functions (100ma rating) multiple lighting effects
Steam Features
- New Calibrated Proto Chuff (Patent Pending)
- Light, Medium, Heavy, Reading & Northern #425 Chuff plus 5 new sets (9 sets total) — User Selectable – all with Articulation
- Adjustable rod clank and snifter valve sounds
- Switching and Mainline Momentum
- Now 60 Different Whistles, 40 Different Bells, 10 Air Compressors and 2 Generators from which to choose
- Improved Braking and Braking Sounds with Selectable Power Braking
- Includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, cam, Keep-Alive™, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4)
- Improved Audio Assist — no CV’s needed to adjust sounds and functions
- Optimized for 8 Ohm Speakers
Diesel Features
- Now including 13 Prime Movers – EMD 567 (roots blower), 567 turbo, 645 turbo, three different 645 non-turbo’s (roots blower),
710 turbo plus two ALCO 251’s, ALCO 244, GE FDL16, and two different 7FDL16’s
- 6 programmable lighting functions w/19 lighting effects – 100ma rating
- Includes an auxiliary harness for attaching your speaker, cam, Keep-Alive™, and for the additional lighting functions (F3 and F4)
- Optimized for 8 Ohm Speakers
- 31+ horns, 34+ bells, dynamic brakes
- Dimensions: 1.35″ x .66″ x 0.22″
Stock # | Description | CRS PRICE |
1516 | WOW101-Steam | 87.75 |
1530 | WOW101-Diesel | 87.75 |
- This version can be hardwired or it can be used with any 9-Pin JST harness
- Does not come with Keep-Alive™
- Does not include onboard resistors for LEDs
- Keep-Alive™ available separately.
Stock # | Description | CRS PRICE |
1517 | WOW101-KA-Steam | 103.75 |
1533 | WOW101-KA-Diesel | 103.75 |
- This version can be hardwired or it can be used with any 9-Pin JST harness
- KA2 Keep-Alive™ included.
Stock # | Description | CRS PRICE |
1525 | WOW121-Steam | 79.75 |
- Same features as the WOW101 Sound Decoder, but designed to work with Motherboards (listed below)
Stock # | Description | CRS PRICE |
1600 | WOW501-Steam | 158.25 |
1606 | WOW501-Diesel | 158.25 |
- Built-in Keep-Alive™
- 2x Audio amps and 2x speaker outputs for layout filling sound
- Full 5 Amp motor output and 4 Amp lighting (maximum load)
- 6 fully programmable light functions
- Supports Cam wire functionality and reed switches for function activation
TCS WOW Steam and Diesel Kits
TCS has packaged all the component parts you need to convert popular HO-scale steam and diesel locomotives.
Just bring your own tools, solder, tape, and shrink wrap. Each kit covers a range of locos and all have built-in Keep-Alive™.
- Each WOWKit is a total DCC sound conversion solution which includes all of the components necessary to convert your engine to WOWSound with a built-in Keep-Alive™.
- Purchasing these various items as a single kit provides an economical price and assures you'll have everything you need for the installation.
- WOW Steam and Diesel Kits make for a simple, easy and organized installation
- Each WOWKit has up-to-date installation pictures on the TCS web site to guide you confidently through the installation process.
TCS is adding sound kits faster than we can update this list. Check their website for the best up-to-the-date information.
Diesel WOWKits
WOWKits for Athearn Diesels
WDK-ATH-7
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- GEN-SH2 Speaker Housing
Fits the following Athearn Ready-To-Run Locomotives:
- EMD SD40-2
- EMD SD40T-2
WDK-ATH-8
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- GEN-SH1 Speaker Housing
Fits the following Athearn Ready-To-Run Locomotives:
- EMD SD45
- EMD GP40x
WDK-ATH-9
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 28mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- GEN-SH2-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Athearn Ready-To-Run Locomotive:
- EMD F9A
WDK-ATH-10
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- GEN-SH4-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Athearn Ready-To-Run Locomotive:
- EMD GP60
WDK-ATH-11
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- GEN-SH4-C Speaker Enclosure
- VR1.5 Voltage Regulator
Fits the following Athearn Ready-To-Run Locomotive:
- EMD MP15AC
WOWKits for Atlas Diesels
WDK-ATL-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- ATL-SH1 Speaker Housing
Fits the following Atlas Locomotives:
- ALCO RS-3
- ALCO RS32/36
- ALCO RSD 4/5
- ALCO C424/5
- ALCO RS-11
- ALCO RSD12
WDK-ATL-2
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- UNIV-SH4-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Atlas Locomotives:
- GE DASH 8-40B\W\H
- ALCO RS-1
WDK-ATL-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- UNIV-SH1-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Atlas Locomotives:
- ALCO C420
- EMD GP38
- GE U30B Ph. 2
- EMD GP38-2 Late Ph.
- GE U30C
- GE C30-7
- EMD GP7
- GE U23B
WDK-ATL-4
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 32mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- 32mm Speaker Plug
Fits the following Atlas Locomotives:
- FM Train Master 1B
- FM Train Master H-24-66
WDK-ATL-5
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 30mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
Fits the following Atlas Locomotive:
- EMD GP40-2 Ph. 2
WDK-ATL-6
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- UNIV-SH4-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Atlas Locomotive:
- ALCO C420 Low Nose
WDK-ATL-7
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- UNIV-SH4-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Atlas Locomotive:
- ALCO C420 Phase 1
WDK-ATL-8
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 28mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
- UNIV-SH2-O WOWSpeaker Enclosure
Fits the following Atlas Locomotive:
- GE DASH 8-40B V2
WDK-ATL-9
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AS-MB2-NC WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- Motor Clip
Fits the following Atlas Locomotive:
- Trainman NRE Genset II
WOWKits for Bachmann Diesels
WDK-BAC-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- GEN-MB1 WOWMotherboard
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- UNIV-SH1-C WOWSpeaker Housing
- Motherboard Motor Mount
Fits the following Bachmann Locomotive:
- EMD SD-45
WDK-BAC-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- AS-MB2-NC WOWMotherboard
- KA3 Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- UNIV-SH1-C WOWSpeaker Housing
Fits the following Bachmann Locomotive:
- EMD SD-45 Early
WDK-BAC-4
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- IB-MB1-NC WOWMotherboard
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- UNIV-SH1-C WOWSpeaker Housing
Fits the following Bachmann Locomotive:
- EMD GP30
WOWKits for Bowser Diesels
WDK-BOW-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- KA4 Keep-Alive™ Device
- IB-SH1 WOWSpeaker Housing
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Bowser Locomotives:
- DS 4-4-1000
- C-636
WDK-BOW-2
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- IB-MB1 Motherboard
- IB-SH1 WOWSpeaker Housing
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Bowser Locomotive:
- S-12
WDK-BOW-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- KA4 Keep-Alive™ Device
- IB-SH1 WOWSpeaker Housing
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Bowser Locomotive:
- C-636
WOWKits for Intermountain Diesels
WDK-INT-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- IB-MB2 Motherboard
- 28mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Intermountain Locomotives:
WDK-INT-2
Includes:
- IB-MB2 Motherboard
- INT-SH2 WOWSpeaker Housing
- 28mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Intermountain Locomotive:
- EMD FT
WDK-INT-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- IB-MB1 Motherboard
- 28mm WOWSpeaker
- 2-Pin JST Speaker Connector
Fits the following Intermountain Locomotive:
- ES44ac
WOWKits for Kato Diesels
WDK-KAT-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder with 9 prime movers
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard with built-in Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker w/speaker wires
- UNIV-SH1-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Kato Locomotives:
- EMD F40PH
- EMD SD80MAC
- EMD GP35
- EMD SD40
- EMD SD40-2 Mid Prod.
- EMD SD70MAC
- EMD SD90/43MAC
- GE AC4400CW
- GE C44-9W
- ALCO RS-2 (Old Run)
WDK-KAT-2
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard
- 28mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
Fits the following Kato Locomotive:
- EMD FP40PH
WDK-KAT-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- AS-MB2-NC WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker
- UNIV-SH1-C WOWSpeaker Housing
Fits the following Kato Locomotive:
- ALCO RS-2
WOWKits for Life-Like Diesels
WDK-LIF-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- RTR-MB1 WOWMotherboard with a built-in Keep-Alive™
- 28mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
- UNIV-SH2-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Life-Like Locomotive:
- ALCO FA1
WDK-LIF-2
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- AS-MB2 WOWMotherboard
- KA4 Keep-Alive™
- 35mm x 16mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
- UNIV-SH1-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Life-Like Locomotive:
- EMD F3A
WDK-LIF-3
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- IB-MB1 WOWMotherboard with a built-in Keep-Alive™
- 25mm x 14mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
- UNIV-SH4-C Speaker Housing
Fits the following Life-Like Locomotive:
- EMD GP38-2
WOWKits for Walthers Diesels
WDK-WAL-1
Includes:
- WOW121-Diesel Decoder
- AK-MB1 WOWMotherboard with a built-in Keep-Alive™
- 32mm WOWSpeaker (with speaker wires)
Fits the following Walthers Locomotive:
- EMD E8A
Steam WOWKits
WOWSteam Decoders Include 9 chuff sets (all support articulation) plus 60 individual whistles and 40 individual bells.
WOWKits for Bachmann Steam