Chapter 6 train control communication september 30, 2011 63 c. Digi m2m devices and cloud services provide the critical infrastructure that helps you manage and monitor widespread transport systems. Dispatching is done using track warrants via frs radios. Harriman center, they continue to use their digicon dispatching system that. It presents the layout as a computer screen panel inspired by digicon. In the digicon system, when the control display indicates the field.
How about a live screen to watch live trains like the. Not remove any blocking device applied to signals, switches or track placed by an. Open the train edit screen for the train otherwise throws a turnout grantremove track authority grantremove out of service position a train force or remove occupancy. At the ccf, the train dispatcher implements a route request by first inputting a. A train dispatcher is a railroading professional who is responsible for coordinating the smooth use of railroad tracks within the area which the dispatcher supervises. The activate new train window supports the creation of a new active train. Apr 23, 2004 how about a live screen to watch live trains like the train dispatcher does.
This can be fun on a dispatching desk with 30 or 35 trains. Dispatching loco on digitrax system dcc electronics. How about a live screen to watch live trains like the train dispatcher does. What dispatching computer system union switch, etc does bnsf and up use and how do dispatchers like them. Public information display case for train schedule, system map, you are here. Digicon automation was formed in the year 1996 to provide. Higgledypiggledy lustful digicon series 2 manual had poured down. By using the digitrains application you can control your whole layout from your phone or tablet via wifi.
Concise documentation of all train operations is provided to assist operators in stepping into a new job. If you have questions about digicon s products and solutions or you want our sales team to get in touch with you, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible. Digitrax digitrax is a full time professional company dedicated to bringing superior engineering, quality and affordability to model railroaders everywhere. The system stores your default settings for future reference and allows you to change the setting of any device instantly. New flat screen monitors that display dispatcher screens from all major railroads in. As both a veteran railroad worker and union official responsible for safety. If you have questions about digicons products and solutions or you want our sales team to get in touch with you, please complete the form and we will respond as soon as possible. Jan 26, 2009 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. For the model train enthusiast, purchasing the rolling stock is only the start of what will become an extensive, and possibly life changing project maybe very costly, certainly very time consuming, but thoroughly enjoyable. Today with cad, you have a computer screen showing your territory with the location and symbol of each train so you dont have that problem.
Train dispatcher 2 railroad simulation program is now free. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. For big railroads, a carload of whistleblower complaints. Dispatcher ctc screen based on prototype digicon system. Acting much like an air traffic controller, a train dispatcher is responsible for deciding when trains get to use which tracks, and for allocating tracks so that they are used as efficiently as possible.
Railop operate your model railroad railop is the foremost model railroad operating program. Back before the railroads had computer aided dispatching cad, how did dispatchers keep track of the identity of trains over their territory. You can use the jmri toolset as the starting point for developing your open model railroad control applications, or use their higher level applications suite idrectly. Our expertise spans all of the major areas including back office, wayside, platform and incab development. Model railroad digital control devices for sale ebay. Within the past week, it seems that a train dispatcher of some 20 years. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. It is a computer program designed to manage your car, engine, train, and track location files as well as create the paperwork needed to easily move freight and trains of all types over your railroad. Many new automation features are now available to reduce. Ctis powerful, userfriendly software makes it easy to control every aspect of your model railroad from your pc. If every operator flows tehse rules, you slotmax problems should either go away or be minimal. On a dtxxx throttle make sure the screen shows 00 then press the dispatch button.
The digicon console and code servers are currently being replaced with a new ip based dispatch consoleheadend provided by airinc, called the aim dispatch headend console. How about a live screen to watch live trains like the train. Powerful software features the key to userfriendly computer control. Each train in the lineup has a symbol the character string on the display the key field in database terminology, lead engine number, and other optional data fields. Basically with the cti scheme your present manually. Commuter rail systemssan diego northern railwaycoaster. Transportation since you cant trail miles of ethernet cable behind every train and truck, wireless connectivity is essential for operating transportation fleets. These notes attempt to describe custom hardware and software designed and built by geoff green and other members of the psry used to control the railroad. You think your territory is flat due to the straight lines on your screen 17. Previously, nctds dispatching was managed by southern california regional.
Visual dispatch was designed to address these needs using a common tool. Fully compatible with the hp indigo 20000 digital press, the digicon 3000 is able to work offline as a stand alone solution, or inline in order to print and finish in a single pass. Your answering machine sounds a beep and then places the. Typical software used for ctc is the big picture tools developed by digicon. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. Dcc, railpro and dcs model trains dealer, dcc, railpro and dcs sound, dcc decoders, mth dcs ps2 upgrade kits. Note with the currency exchange rates fluctuating continuously, the canadian prices shown on this website are subject to change. Dispatching tasks computer automated traffic system cats.
Many of todays collectors received their first toy train set when they were young, often as a christmas or birthday present. A comprehensive range of options is available that can really add value to your labels and packaging and enhance your digital print. If youd prefer we call you, please enter your phone number. Ross boelling assistant chief dispatcher atda bnsf railway. The dispatcher display above was captured at this point. Also, will bnsf or up ever regionalize their centers like csxt and ns have. Dcc system installation while a complete digital command control dcc system installation might not initially sound like a simple process, mrvps david popp sure makes it seem that way in this howto video.
Belt police drives illinois rail safety week partnering with more than 300 state. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. Qualified on digicon and tmds train management software, bnsf cad, and bnsf tss. The layout is nce dcc controlled with wireless throttles, and hand thrown turnouts. Train dispatchers, operators and control operators manual. Jmri, the java model railroad interface is a collaborative, opensource effort to develop a javabased suite of tools for model railroad computer control. The dispatcher can position a train label on the panel and the label will follow. Because of our recent release of train dispatcher 3, signal computer consultants has decided to make train dispatcher 2 railroad simulation program free to the general public. Dcc combined with computer control model train advisors.
This window displays and counts all sensor and transponding. To create an active train, the dispatcher uses this window to assign a transit, assign a train, and specify a starting block train location at start and an end block train location when transit of the layout is complete. Below is a video showing the dispatching system we use on the kcs 3rd sub, as it is used on the crandic, the model rr for which it was originally written. Connectivity solutions for transportation digi international. All digicon 3000 systems are configured to meet individual finishing requirements, whether for labels, flexible packaging or both. Most companies were using paper based methods or white boards. Get expert decoder installation advice on all top brands including digitrax, soundtraxx, nce, more at. Below are some of the easy to use ticket and spreadsheet screen shots. Cats uses jmri for accessing the layout hardware and provides the logic for tying the hardware pieces together. Digitrax decoders and command stations are the answers for model railroaders who want to enjoy the excitement of dcc without taking out a second mortgage. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Up actually uses a system called cad but it is very character oriented and difficult to learn.
Train tracking is tied into cats train management the lineup. It is a computer program designed to manage your car, engine, train, and track location files as well as create the paperwork needed to easily move. The pacific southern model railway psry has over 600 feet of mainline on a two and a half time around basement layout. Digicon is a 21 years young, ever growing, customer centric, solution provider in field of industrial automation control automation. Not issue track warrants, track bulletins, instructions, or take any actions that may affect another train dispatchers territory until a mutual understanding is reached between the dispatchers.
The screen shows the current settings of all devices side by side for easy reference. Dispatching vs exiting addresses digitrax system model. Cats is for layout control and doesnt know nor care about train control. Inform other railroads and terminals of train movements that affect them. Our interactive control panel puts you in charge at a centralized traffic control center. Cti electronics of baltimore, md is a developer of model train computer control software not free and associated interface hardware that will permit your dcc model train layout to run your trains and associated model railroad accessories using an ibm compatible personal computer pc. Page 12 of 43 train briefs 12112016 dispatching we are using cats, a jmri application which simulates the digicon system used by sp until the 1996 merger. Senarc systems was founded in the mid1990s to develop computer software to meet the scheduling requirements and needs for crane rental companies. Digicon series 2 manual was very breathlessly ensanguining.
Cats computer automated traffic system is an integrated suite of open source programs that provide signal logic and operations support on a model railroad. Great deals on model railroad digital control devices. Jun 21, 2018 by using the digitrains application you can control your whole layout from your phone or tablet via wifi. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Mike elliott, a former bnsf employee who sued the railroad for retaliation. Optimizing staffing levels and schedules for railroad dispatching. Digicon cannot display complete train symbols or engine numbers above the trains on the track diagrams presumably due to space limitations, so dispatchers must look for the corresponding id at the bottom of the screen to see the train symbol and engine number. Taie temperature control micro computer process controller temp control ohkura hybrid paperless recorder brainchild datalogger kyotto solid state relay. I remember a few years back there used to be a website that would allow you to watch i think 3 different dispatcher screens live, and i havent been to the website in a long while and forgot what its called or if it even exists. The digicons code server does not implement the atcs. Rail systems psa has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in railway systems development through many years of project work in the rail industry with numerous top global organizations. During the development of the automatic dcc train operation of my layout, we are using the following software. Shortly thereafter, the train enters the track 2 leftapproach blocks 2lak, and rightapproach occupancy 2rak and interlocking occupancy 2tk disappear.
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