SCF8A Super Chief 8 Amp

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

DCS200 Command Station / Booster:

• Full LocoNet Capabilities for easy plug 'n play installation and system expansion

• Run up to 120 locos and 120 throttles in command station mode.

• Provides additional power to run more trains in booster mode.

• Can be used as an Intelligent Auto Reversing Booster

• Use with any LocoNet throttle

• Read/Write programming with CV readback

• Two DCC outputs so you can run your trains and program at the same time.

• Built in 8 Amp Digital Command Control Booster to give you maximum power

• Many command station options are user customizable.

• Auto resetting over temperature & short circuit protection.

• User selectable multi-scale operation for N, HO, and large-scale layouts

• Track Status indicator shows voltage and signal type (DCC or "Zero Stretch" Analog Signal for conventional operation.)

• Stabilized Track Drive Output.

• Over Voltage Protected.

• Auto shutdown if command control drive signal is lost so that the layout will not convert to DC operation if a cable or connection is broken. The trains won't just "take-off" if they are not getting the DCC signal.

• Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B RFI Requirements.

• DCC Compatible.

DT400 Features:

• Simple to use with any Digitrax LocoNet System

• User Friendly Multi-line backlit display with easy to read icons and messages

• Dual throttle controls for running two trains at a time

• Click encoders give extra fine speed control and direction control, too!

• Full numeric keypad

• Direct access to functions 0-12 with DCS50 or DCS100 command stations

• Direct access to functions 0-8 with DB150 command station

• Single key access to most common throttle tasks.

• Infra-Ready

• Find Key for use with transponder equipped locos & layouts

• Built in flashlight for reading paperwork and loco/car numbers in darkened layout rooms

• No more throttle display time-outs!

UP5 Features:

• Plug 'N Play Instalation

• Gives your layout a professionally finished look.

• Two RJ12 6 pin LocoNet jacks in the back of the panel for hooking up LocoNet devices that use RailSync.

• Two RJ12 6 pin Throttle jacks in the front of the panel for hooking up throttles and other LocoNet devices that do not use RailSync.

• One additional RJ12 6 pin Throttle jack on the side of the panel for hooking up LocoNet devices that do not use RailSync.

• Indicator LED that shows the power state of a local track section.

• 2mm power jack that allows you to make the UP5 a battery saver terminal for your throttles by plugging in a PS14 DC power supply.

• Two #6-32 right angle screw terminals for local track connections for power and diagnostics.

Specifications