Since smart phones with touch screens have almost completely replaced the conventional mobile phone, model train enthusiasts and manufacturers face the question how to employ more powerful devices for controlling model trains. As a result of this, many apps have been developed lately, which can be uploaded onto your mobile phone and used for running your trains. This concept, however, has one disadvantage, namely that smart phones have not been primarily designed for running model trains. Due to the lack of suitable input elements the operator is forced to spend most of the time looking at the display. The limits become quickly obvious so we at ESU had a look at the question on how to utilize the advantages of the smart phone technology and combine it with the needs of model train enthusiasts. It is with great joy that we now present the results of our considerations. With the new ESU CabControl DCC system you have wireless control of your locomotives, accessories and routes simply by Wi-Fi! With the 50310 CabControl Integrated Control Unit, advanced model railroading is as simple as ever. With our new system, you have full control over your locomotives, switches and signals just at the tap of a finger. The unit communicates with our Mobile Control II Wireless Controller via wireless LAN. The CabControl’s integrated 7 Amp booster also allows it to power even larger layouts with ease. LokSound decoders equipped with RailComPlus® even register automatically with the system! Running trains has finally caught up with the technology of today! CabControl - Integrated Control Unit ESU’s “North American” System This system was specially developed for use in North America and Australia. American and Australian locomotive icons (along with European Icons) Easy Consisting for multiple unit lash-ups using drop down menus Wireless walk around system making it easy to follow your train on a large layout. Technical Specification CabControl Features All DCC modes (14, 28, 128 speed steps) Long and short addresses Over 16,000 locomotives can be arranged and controlled Up to 28 functions per locomotive All Scales can be used with the CabControl system with the variable voltage 7Amp Power Supply Built-in WLAN Access Point Creates a unique Wifi-Network for your Mobile Control II Wireless throttles Supports at least 32 Mobile Control II Wireless ControllersCompliant with all relevant IEEE WLAN standards. Suitable for use in America and Europe The CabControl features a LAN port to connect the box to your home network. Via the home network, the CabControl can be connected to Model RailRoad Control Software. “ECoSlink” port For easy connection with our ESU boosters, CabControl supports ECoSlink, a high speed, CAN based bus system. The CabControl built-in booster has so much power that, in most cases, you don‘t need additional ones. Hook Up Hook up is simple with the CabControl system. All you have to do is plug the 7 Amp power supply into the CabControl box and then hook up your CabControl box to your track for track power and its ready to go!  The wireless controllers automatically connect to the system via WLAN.  Upgradable On occasion new features will be added to the CabControl system. Gone are the days of having to send your DCC command station back to the manufacturer for updates! When a new update becomes available it is as simple as loading this to a USB Data stick and plugging it in to the back of the system. Easy! Protection Each CabControl system meets the relevant requirements regarding safety and operation on a layout: The track outlet is protected against overload as well as short circuits. Each CabControl system can differentiate between a “genuine” short, and a momentary current drain when passing over switches or gaps. We place value on the indestructibility of the device, just like we do with our mobile decoders. Expansion As the CabControl System uses the ESU Mobile Control II Wireless Throttles, expansion is easy as these throttles are already available and will connect automatically to the Integrated Control Unit. The system can also be used with the ECoSBoost Boosters using the ECoSlink Terminals when more power is needed for large layouts. CabControl - Handheld Wireless Throttle Ergonomics & Functionality Combined When you hold your CabControl Throttle in your hands for the first time you will immediately notice its excellent ergonomics. All Parts of the screen can easily be reached with one hand, and unlike a cell phone throttle, the most important functions can even be reached “without looking” giving you the ability to watch your trains and not needing to watch your throttle. This is due to the central, motorized throttle knob with end stop. With this knob you can delicately control the speed of your trains and change direction. For activating functions simply touch the icons on the display. The display also serves for changing functions – exactly the same way as you know it from your mobile phone.  Finally, two buttons each on either side serve for changing direction or triggering the most important functions. These side buttons are user editable giving you the choice of what you want to control with them. Colorized Function Icons are displayed showing what function does what. Gone are the days of having to memorize what function button control what decoder feature. Running Locomotives The CabControl Throttles can control all locomotives registered in the system and supports 14, 28 or 128 speed steps. All of the important locomotive properties such as name, a picture, function mapping as well as easily identifiable icons for function buttons will be taken from the Integrated Control Unit and will be displayed correctly. You may switch up to 28 functions for each locomotive, which, of course, can either be momentary or continuous functions. You read that correctly! EVERY Function Button can be momentary or latching depending on your use! No more limitations on how you function map your decoders. As standards are constantly changing and the number of DCC function buttons is increased a simple update will allow for even more! Controlling Accessories The CabControl System has the ability to run over 1000 magnetic accessories. More Fun in Operations The high resolution (480 x 800 pixels, 280 dpi), backlit TFT display of the CabControl Throttle always keeps you up to date on the most important operating parameters. Furthermore, you can see if another operator controls a certain locomotive or if an emergency stop has been triggered. The permanently installed, powerful Lithium polymer rechargeable battery will serve you right through the most extensive operating sessions giving 5-8 hours of operation based on how you are using your throttles. Recharge the batteries of your CabControl simply by using the USB port on the Integrated Control Unit and the supplied Micro USB Cable or the battery charger of your mobile phone or any other USB port. Open Platform The CabControl Throttles are based on the Android operating system. We have created a powerful basis for this open, globally used operating system:  The ARM® Cortex® A8 microprocessor clocked with 1.3 GHz and controls a high resolution 3.2 inch TFT color display. A capacitive touch screen assures touch-free data entry. For communicating with the “outside world” there is an USB port and a WLAN interface. Thanks to the standardized radio control interface, trouble free operation of your layout can be assured at any time. The range can be extended with WLAN repeaters, if necessary. Due to the open platform design you may add further apps for the Google Play Store at any time.   *The CabControl DCC System was specifically created for the North American and Australian Market and as such can only be purchased though ESU LLC in the USA. More Information Item # 50310 Brand ESU Scale Multi

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Enjoy complimentary shipping!Bundle your purchases for even more savings with our free shipping option. (This offer is optional) Power your HO railroad's flagship streamliners with WalthersProto E8 and E9 diesels! Introduced in 1948 with the new and more powerful 567B prime mover, production contiued until 1954 when the virtually identical E9 debuted with the 567C prime mover. Fast, powerful and economical, EMD's E units handled premiere long-distance trains for decadess, with many ending their long careers in commuter service and ocassionally handling fast freight trains. Fully assembled and ready for service, features of these superb replicas include: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available! Available with LokSound 5 for DCC or DC layouts Road- and era-specific details Matching, powered A-A or A-B units available separately Rugged and reliable WalthersProto drive 21-pin DCC plug Formed wire grab irons and handrails Photo-etched lift rings Cab interior w/seats and figures All-wheel drive and electrical pickup Constant and directional LED lights Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers  Road-specific features of this WalthersProto replica include: Nathan five-chime (all forward) air horn Single horizontal sealed-beam headlight Working backup light Flush number boards Removed skirts Freight pilot Southern-style MU bracket 4-hose MU set at left and right Photo-etched E8A-style Farr air grilles Dynamic brake with 48" fan Winterization hatches w/levers Single offset steam generator Rooftop air reservoirs w/piping Round spark arrestors Rectangular air vent Roller bearing sideframes Wheel slip hubs Speed recorder Southern-style left and right water tanks More Information Item # 920-42923 Brand WalthersProto Scale HO Engine Electronics DC, DCC & Sound Type EMD Diesel Road Name Southern Road Number 6906

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This Walthers Trainline HO Scale Offset Hopper is great for adding to any freight train on your layout or train set. Trainline freight cars feature RP-25 metal wheels for superior performance on all kinds of track including smaller scale-sized Code 70 and larger rail. With their added weight, body-mounted knuckle couplers, and wheel tread matched to National Model Railroad Association standards, wheels on Trainline rolling stock are compatible with almost all North American HO model railroads and can be used as you expand your railroad. Other features of this Offset Hopper include molded details that stand up to handling during operation and realistic paint schemes for good looks. The Offset Hopper is part of the large line of Trainline cars and locomotives.  Colorful paint and lettering schemes Fully assembled Use with any HO Scale train set Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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This bundle of N - Scale Just Plug® Double Lamp Post Street Lights fills up one Light Hub (included). Double Lamp Post Street Lights are ideal for downtowns and neighborhoods. Installation is as simple as drilling a hole and feeding the wires. LED Lights are warm white and include a Linker Plug. Bulk up on savings over buying individually with Value Packs. 12 Street Lights are ideal for adding lighting to your entire layout! Includes:  12 Warm White LED Street Lights with 36" wire 4 Linker Plugs 1 Light Hub CTRL Port Plug (installed) 1 Double-sided Mounting Tape 2 Mounting Screws Illustrated Instructions   More Information Item # JP5913 Brand Woodland Scenics Scale N Pack Size 12 MSRP $109.99

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This bundle of HO - Scale Just Plug® Wooden Pole Street Lights fills up one Light Hub (included). Wooden Pole Street Lights are ideal for train yards and rural areas. Installation is as simple as drilling a hole and feeding the wires. LED Lights are warm white and include a Linker Plug. Bulk up on savings over buying individually with Value Packs. 12 Street Lights are ideal to fill an entire layout! Includes:  12 Warm White LED Street Lights with 36" wire 12 Extension Poles 4 Linker Plugs 1 Light Hub CTRL Port Plug (installed) 1 Double-sided Mounting Tape 2 Mounting Screws Illustrated Instructions   More Information Item # JP5900 Brand Woodland Scenics Scale HO Pack Size 12 MSRP $109.99

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Enjoy complimentary shipping!Bundle your purchases for even more savings with our free shipping option. (This offer is optional) The EMD GP30 is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division between July 1961 and November 1963. A total of 948 units were built for railroads in the United States and Canada. The GP30's were designed to compete with GE's U25B. The U25B offered 2500 horsepower, while the existing EMD GP20 was only rated at 2,000 hp. The EMD's engineering department ended up using a 16 cylinder 567D3 engine that produced 2250 hp for the GP30. They also made several improvements on the GP20 design meant to match the U25B - a sealed airtight long hood, a single central air intake, and easier access for maintenance. These changes required more space behind the cab, and this was achieved vertically by raising the height of the locomotive, providing space for the central air system, the turbocharger, and electrical cabinet. This increased height meant a new body was required. EMD wanted the new body to be modern and updated, so the GM Automotive Styling Center created the GP30's unique "hump" and cab roof profile. In our first production, we are modeling eleven railroads and twelve distinct paint schemes - all models with prototypically accurate road numbers and paint schemes. Each model has our newest Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC control system featuring Rolling Thunder, and equipped with integral GoPack capacitor packs. All of our models have road-specific details and lighting. List of individually controllable lights in our EMD GP30 models: Headlight Rear Light Numberboard Lights (Front & Rear) Front Classification Lights Rear Classification Lights Cab Light Mars Light (where appropriate) Rotary Beacon (where appropriate) Ditch Lights (where appropriate) Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name: Truck sideframes Dynamic brake hatch Roof fan arrangement and type Short hood detail arrangement Long hood end detail arrangement High short hood option where accurate Horn type and location Bell location Front pilot details Rear pilot details Cut level details MU receptacle arrangement Sunshade options Antenna type and location Wind deflector type Industry-leading Model Features: Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring ROLLING THUNDER Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation All Wheel Electrical Pick-up ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort Premium Caliber Painting Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal Grills Prototypical Light Operation - accurate for each paint scheme Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD GP30 Diesel Locomotive Metal Kadee-compatible Couplers (2) Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 Rail Minimum Operating Radius: 18 inches   Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce Paragon4: The new benchmark for premium HO sound-equipped locomotives. These DC and DCC-Sound equipped locomotives feature the ALL-NEW Paragon4 sound and control system. Each Paragon4 locomotive comes with BLI's own integral DCC Decoder factory installed. Paragon4 locomotives offer Dual Mode DC and DCC operation with superb back EMF motor control, improved DC motor control, built-in capacitor pack for more reliable electrical pick-up, industry best on-board sound with Rolling Thunder functionality, Pro Lighting Mode for prototypical light control, Switcher model for precise low speed control, recordable DCC operation for automated playback, and the same excellent detail level as Broadway Limited's Paragon3 Series models.   Paragon4 Sound & Control System Features: Operates in DC & DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound) Built-In extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model Switcher Mode for precise low speed control Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation High Resolution Audio Quillable Horn for various whistle lengths and patterns Choice of 3 selectable Horns Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command Grade Crossing Automatic Signal Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings More Information Item # 7580 Brand Broadway Limited Scale HO Type EMD GP30 Engine Electronics DC/DCC/Sound Road Name Union Pacific Road Number 844 MSRP $399.99

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Expand your HO trainset fun in minutes with the WalthersTrainline EMD GP15-1 diesel! Fully assembled and ready for service, features include: Directional headlights All-wheel drive and electrical pick-up Powerful can motor with flywheel Heavy die-cast metal frame for added pulling power Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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Power your favorite Amtrak(R) or regional commuter trains in style with a WalthersMainline F40PH on the job! Built especially for passenger duties, the prototypes entered service in 1976 and many are still going strong today. Based on Phase 2b prototypes, the models feature: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available Factory-installed vertical hand rails Molded drill starter points for grab irons (sold separately) RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers Fully assembled 21mtc connector Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: - Five-pole skew-wound motor - 14:1 gear ratio - Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation - All-wheel drive and electrical pickup - Heavy die-cast metal chassis - Constant and directional LED lights

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From coach and freight yards to primary power for shortlines, the WalthersMainline SW7 is a perfect choice for your HO layout! Delivering 1200-horsepower from an updated 567A prime mover, the prototypes proved popular with both railroads and industrial lines, with nearly 500 produced in just two years from 1949 to 1951, with several still in service, each layout-ready model is packed with features including: One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available Used by dozens of railroads and industrial lines for switching, local and branch line service with several preserved today! - Phase One body as appropriate with arched front cab windows and louvered radiator cover for units built from 1949 to 1950 - Phase Two body as appropriate with straight front cab windows and wire grille radiator cover for units built from 1950 to 1951 - Dual tall conical exhaust stacks - Large front radiator grille - Single straight hood to cab transition - 6 louvered side doors with letterboard gap - Factory-installed grab irons on hood and cab - With or without footboards as appropriate - 4 styles of headlights to match prototype practice as appropriate: * Original large single * Retrofit horizontal dual * Retrofit dual vertical * Dual sealed beam Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring: - Five-pole skew-wound motor - 14:1 gear ratio - Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation - All-wheel drive and electrical pickup - Heavy die cast metal chassis - Constant and directional LED headlights Next18 DCC Plug Correct size RP-25 metal wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

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Ready for all kinds of HO heavy-hauling chores, these WalthersTrainline Coal Hoppers feature: Fully assembled, ready for fun! Built tough for years of dependable service Add to the fun of any HO train set Colorful paint and lettering schemes Body-mounted magnetic knuckle couplers RP-25 metal wheels

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