Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Okay, the one Zimo owner showed up and did what I should have done rather than just be flippant. The Intellibox is a multi-protocol, multi-functional unit that can, unlike the Zimo, end all the debate between NCE and Digitrax owners. After all, it's really all about the system - here it's either LocoNet or ExpressNet. The Intellibox handles both, in addition to Marklin, Roco, LGB, etc. With the Intellibox you should be able to control all that neat Digitrax stuff with your super-user-friendly NCE throttle. Personally, I think Uhlenbrock's new infrared throttle (IRIS) alone is worth checking out the system. <br /> The IB has 2 throttles, a 3 Amp booster, a keyboard for controling turnouts and signals, feedback input, a computer interface, read/ write programming, routing capabilities, and software upgradablilty. You can plug-in old Marklin control units and keyboards and such, and make them all see in DCC! The Intellibox is the highest rated DCC system in Europe, far eclipsing Roco, Lenz, Selectrix, and Marklin. To be honest though, I think a Digitrax and a Zimo system should have been included in the evaluation. BTW, the top rated DCC software is Railroad & Co. The Europeans have been trending heavily toward complete railroad automation for quite a while now it seems, so I thought I would follow their lead and got both. I can run my railroad in several ways from hands-on to computer driven. At least, that is what will happen when all the feedback modules are wired in. I did play with a Digitrax and a Lenz System before, and found one throttle was trying to do too much, and the other wasn't. Maybe it's because I always preferred a console based system - with handhelds playing a more limited role. The IB just seemed right to me, and it's capabilities seem endless. It's all about what makes you feel good. I want to have a good feeling about every part of my new layout. Now, where did I put those Lederhosen?
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community