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Welcome to the Train Control Systems documentation wiki! We are creating an online TCS knowledge base, hosted on a wiki (similar in format to an online encyclopedia, i.e. Wikipedia).
We have been and will continuously be expanding on topics herein until we have complied a comprehensive knowledge base that is accessible to everyone and always up-to-date.
This wiki was first launched 3/4/2020. Documenting the TCS UWT-100 Universal WiFi Throttle as our first project of many. Please check back for more information, and send us suggestions for articles that you would find helpful.
Thanks! - The TCS Team
Contents
TCS Flagship Products Information
WOWSound
WOWSound Information
- Audio Assist®
- Light Mode and Sound Mode
- WOWSound Rotate Feature
- WOWSound Momentum Feature
- WOWSound Throttle Modes
WOWSteam
WOWSteam V4.6 Products
WOWSteam Version 4.X Resources:
- WOWSteam Version 4.6 Changelog
- WOWSteam Version 4.6 Sound List
- WOWSteam V4.X Indexed CV's
- WOWSteam V4 PDF Documentation
- WOWSteam V4.0 Guided Programmer
WOWDiesel
WOWDiesel V4.5 Products
WOWDiesel Version 4.X Resources:
- WOWDiesel Version 4.5 Changelog (Coming soon!)
- WOWDiesel V4.X Indexed CV's (Coming soon!)
- WOWDiesel V4 PDF Documentation
- WOWDiesel V4.0 Guided Programmer
- WOWDiesel V4.5 Guided Programmer
WOWElectric
Bachmann HO-Scale ACS-64 Documentation Resources
WOWElectric Version 1 Resources:
- WOWElectric V1 Indexed CV's (Coming soon!)
- WOWElectric V1 Programming Guide
- (More Coming soon!)
Non-Sound Decoders
Non-Sound Decoder Products
Non-Sound Decoder Resources:
Technical Support Resources
We are currently in the process of migrating all of our help articles and documentation to the new Wiki format! Below you can find links to pages with information, support, and troubleshooting for our most-commonly-asked questions. To see all of our technical support resources and help articles, click on "Technical Support" just below:
Technical Support
(For a full list of technical support pages and resources, click on the link above)
Common Questions/Issues:
- Lighting Wiring and Programming
- Programming Lighting Effects
- Consisting with CV19
- Decoder Address Programming and "Lost Address"
- Issues With DCC Programming Tracks and "No Ack"
- What is Decoder Lock?
- Decoder Reset Options
- Technical Support FAQ
Other Resources:
- Decoder Installation Guides
- Legacy Documentation << Click here to see all of our superannuated programming guides and other documents
- Legacy Support Articles << Click here to see help articles not yet migrated here
- List of TCS Standard CV's (1-255)
- List of TCS Indexed CV's (WOWSteam V4.X)
- List of TCS Indexed CV's (WOWDiesel V4)
OEM Decoder Projects and Information
Bachmann Trains
HO-Scale:
Spectrum®
Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-4 ALCo J3 Hudson - HO Scale - COMING SOON!
Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-2 K4 - HO Scale - COMING SOON!
Bachmann Spectrum Siemens ALC-42 (Charger) - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum Siemens SC-44 (Charger) - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum Siemens SCV-42 (VIA Rail Charger) - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum 2-10-0 Russian "Decapod" - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum 2-6-2 Baldwin "Trench" - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum Streamlined 4-6-2 K4 - HO Scale
Bachmann Spectrum ACS-64 - HO Scale
Sound Value®
Bachmann Sound Value GE Dash 8-40CW - HO Scale - COMING SOON
Bachmann Sound Value ALCo RS-3 - HO Scale
Bachmann Sound Value EMD FT - HO Scale
Bachmann Sound Value EMD GP35 - HO Scale
N-Scale:
Bachmann Spectrum Siemens ALC-42 (Charger) - N Scale
Bachmann Spectrum Siemens SC-44 (Charger) - N Scale
WiFi Command System
TCS LCC Command Station and Boosters
Panels and Accessories
LCC WiFi Panel - COMING SOON
Universal WiFi Throttle
DCC System Compatibility
UWT-100 compatibility with Digikeijs systems
UWT-100 compatibility with Digitrax systems
UWT-100 compatibility with ESU systems
UWT-100 compatibility with MRC systems
UWT-100 compatibility with NCE systems
UWT-100
UWT-50
UWT Tips & Troubleshooting
Universal WiFi Throttle - Connection Issues
Wrist Lanyard Installation Instructions