| Word | Description |
|---|---|
| three-step speed table | A speed table configured by setting CV's for Vstart (02), Vmid (06) and Vmax (05) |
| Throttle | A Throttle is an input device that tells the Command Station what you want the decoders (mobile and stationary) to do. You can have many throttles on your system. Throttles control locomotives or accessories. The number is determined by the capabilities of the Command Station you are using. They can be tethered or wireless. You can also use a computer to create "soft" throttles. Sometimes DCC throttles are also called "Cabs." |
| Throttle Capacity | The number of throttles that can be simultaneously attached to a Command Station. |
| Throttles | Throttles are input devices that tell the Command Station what you want the decoders (mobile and stationary) to do. You can have many throttles on your system. accessories. The number is determined by the capabilities of the Command Station you are using. They can be tethered or wireless. You can also use a computer to create "soft" throttles. Sometimes DCC throttles are also called "Cabs." |
| Thrown | The position of a turnout where the routing is through the curved leg or set for the diverging route. |
| TOP Locomotive | We call the "key" locomotive that other locomotives are consisted TO, the TOP locomotive because it does not need to be in any particular physical order in the consist. The TOP locomotive address controls the speed & direction of all locomotives consisted to it by the MU function. The "TOP" locomotive does not have to exist. You can use a 2 digit train number, for example , as your "TOP" locomotive. |
| Track Feed | A short section of wire that connects the power bus to the track and supplies track power. |
| Transponder Detector | A device used to receive information from transponding devices on the layout and transmit that information to the LocoNet system. Digitrax transponder detectors are not unique to DCC and can be used on may other power formats. |
| Transponder or Transponding Device | A device used in a locomotive, car or caboose that sends identification and position information about the unit to the LocoNet system via transponder detectors. Digitrax transponding devices are not unique to DCC and can be used on many other power formats. |
| Transponding Find Feature | A feature when used in conjunction with a layout instrumented for Digitrax Transponding and locos or cars equipped with transponders that will allow you to find the location of those pieces of rolling stock on the layout. |
| Trigger | An event that causes an action to occur. |
| Trinary Format | See Motorola Trinary Format. |