Starter Sets

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

Empire Builder II was the second generation of the Empire Builder starter set. It contained a DB150 Command Station/Booster and LT1 Tester. It featured the new DT300 throttle and contained a UP3 universal panel. The set included a premium decoder in N, HO, or G scales. The Empire Builder II was also available in a Simplex Radio Equipped version. Retired in 2005

The Empire Builder Radio Equipped starter set was introduced as an intermediate level starter system. The set included a DB150 Command Station/Booster, DT100R throttle, a Mobile Decoder, UR91 Radio Receiver and a LT1 LocoNet Tester. Retired in 2000

The Empire Builder II Radio Equipped starter set was introduced as an intermediate level starter system. The set included a DB150 Command Station/Booster, DT300R throttle, a Mobile Decoder, UR91 Radio Receiver and a LT1 LocoNet Tester. The set also included a premium decoder in N, HO, or G scales. Retired in 2005

The Genesis starter set was introduced as a basic entry level system. The set included a DB150 Command Station/Booster, UT2 Utility throttle, a Mobile Decoder, and a LT1 LocoNet Tester. Retired in 2000

Genesis II was the second generation of the Genesis starter set. In addition to the DB150 Command Station/Booster, UT2 Utility Throttle, and LT1, the set also included a UP3 Universal Panel. The set also included a premium decoder in N, HO, or G scales. Retired in 2002

The Super Chief starter set contained a DCS100 command station, a DT400 throttle, a UP5 Universal Panel, and a LT1 LocoNet tester. In addition the Super Chief starter set was available as a Radio Equipped Set. Retired in 2009

The Super Chief 8 Amp starter set contained a DCS200 command station, a DT400 throttle, a UP5 Universal Panel, and a LT1 LocoNet tester. In addition the Super Chief 8 Amp starter set was available as a Radio Equipped Set. The photo is of a 5 amp Super Chief. The 5 amp set contains a DCS100 as shown. The 8 amp set contains a DCS200 command station which is similar in appearance to the DCS100. Retired in 2009

The Super Chief starter set contained a DCS100 command station, a DT400R throttle, a UR91 Radio Receiver, and a LT1 LocoNet tester. This Starter Set was equipped with Simplex Radio. Simplex Radio is no longer offered in Starter Sets after Super Chief Series. Super Chief Xtra sets are offered with Duplex Radio. Retired in 2009

The Super Chief 8 Amp (Radio Equipped) starter set contained a DCS200 command station, a DT400R throttle, a UR91 Radio Receiver, and a LT1 LocoNet tester. This Starter Set was equipped with Simplex Radio. Simplex Radio is no longer offered in Starter Sets after Super Chief Series. Super Chief Xtra sets are offered with Duplex Radio. The photo is of a 5 amp Super Chief Radio Equipped Set. The 5 amp set contains a DCS100 as shown. The 8 amp set contains a DCS200 command station which is similar in appearance to the DCS100. Retired in 2009