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blocks where engines are passed to manual control. If this option is set for a schedule
then the destination block is automatically released when the schedule is finished.
Passing trains from manual to automatic control
without the use of a train detection system
It is also possible to pass trains from manual to automatic control without the use of a
train detection system. This is done by means of train tracking. In this case the manually
operated part of the layout must be equipped with track sensors and this part of the
layout must be included into the block diagram, too. An example how this is done is
outlined on page 165.
15.2 Running Conventional Engines without Decoder
Stationary Block Decoders
TrainController provides the possibility to control conventional engines, i.e. locomotives
without an own engine decoder. This is done with stationary block decoders,
i.e. decoders or computer controlled throttles, which are mounted at fixed positions on
your model railroad rather than in each locomotive.
This feature is useful,
• if you have a large collection of locomotives and not all are digitally upgraded.
• if you have a conventional - i.e. non-digital - operated model railroad and want to
control it with your computer without installing an engine decoder in each locomotive
first.
• if the models of your engines are very small and the decoders do not fit into the engines
(e.g. when you run Maerklin Mini Club).
In all TrainController provides three methods of operating your trains, which are
explained below:
• Operating trains with individual engine decoders (“Computer Command Control”).
• Operating trains with stationary block decoders with static assignment to track sections
(“Computer Section Control”).
• Operating trains with stationary block decoders with dynamic assignment to track
sections (“Computer Cab Control”).
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