Digitrax Command Station Comparison

Here is a comparison guide between all the Digitrax command stations.
Older models may not be represented.
This listing relies on manufacturer supplied information. Specifications may change, or information was not available. E&OE.
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 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	Model 	
 	Evolution Advanced 	Evolution Advanced Duplex 	ZEPHYR XTRA 	ZEPHYR EXPRESS 	EMPIRE BUILDER 	SUPER EMPIRE BUILDER XTRA 	CHIEF 	SUPER CHIEF 	SUPER CHIEF XTRA 	
 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	Command Station 	
 	DCS210 	DCS210 	DCS51 	DCS52 	DB150 	DB150 	DCS100 	DCS100 	DCS100 	DCS100
Features 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Integrated Throttle 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	No 	No 	
Throttle 	DT500 	DT500D 	 	 	DT300 	DT402/R/D 	DT100 	DT400 	DT402/R/D 	
Analog locomotive control 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	
Functions 	F0Fwd, F0Rev, F1-F28 	F0Fwd, F0Rev, F1-F28 	F0-F28 	F0-F28 	F0-F8 	F0-F28 	F0-F8 	F0-F28 	F0-F28 	
Power Capacity, Amps 	5/8 	5/8 	3 	3 	5 	5 	5 	8 	5 or 8 	
Locomotive Capacity 	400 	400 	10 	20 	22 	22 	120 	120 	120 	
Throttles Capacity 	400 	400 	10 	20 	22 	22 	120 	120 	120 	
Locomotive Addressing 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	2, 4 	
Stationary Decoders 	2000 	2000 	999 	999 	999 	999 	999 	999 	999 	
Turnout Feedback 	Yes, with actual position feedback	Yes, with actual position feedback	Yes, last command sent 	Yes, last command sent 	Yes, last command sent 	Yes, last command sent 	Yes, with actual position feedback 	Yes, with actual position feedback 	Yes, with actual position feedback 	
Programming Modes 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	
Programming Output 	Yes, separate output, Read/Write 	Yes, separate output, Read/Write 	Yes, separate output, Read/Write	Yes, separate output, Read/Write	Broadcast only 	Broadcast only 	Separate output, Service Mode, Read/Write	Separate output, Service Mode, Read/Write	Separate output, Service Mode, Read/Write	
Consisting Modes 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	All 	
Routes 	Yes 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	
Transponding Find Feature 	Unknown 	Unknown 	 	? 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	
Cab signalling 	Yes 	Yes 	 	? 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	
Customizable Operation 	Yes 	Yes 	Basic 	Basic 	Advanced 	Advanced 	Professional 	Professional 	Professional 	
Wireless Upgrade? 	 	 	Yes 	Yes 	 	 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes
Fast Clock 	 	 	Supports display 	 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	
Jump Ports 	0 	0 	2 	2 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	
Power Supply Included 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	No 	No 	
Notes: 
Consisting: All equals Universal, Advanced and Basic
Digitrax has released a number of starter sets over the years. The throttle determines many of the features available.
The DCS 210 has two DCC Signal outputs. Will allow up to 100 throttles and locomotives in operation at once.
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