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Products for Radio Control


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S-CAB Throttle

The Stanton Radio CAB is a hand-held wireless controller for operating locomotives equipped with an S-CAB radio receiver and DCC decoder. No other DCC equipment is required. An S-CAB throttle sends DCC commands directly to a loco's S-CAB radio receiver. Throttle battery is recharged using USB cable (included with throttle purchase) plugged into computer or powered USB hub.
Price: $139.00

S-CAB Radio Receiver

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​The S-CAB loco receiver (LXR) is designed to receive DCC commands by radio and connect them directly to a standard DCC decoder with which it is packaged, usually in a back-to-back arrangement for small decoders.
Dimensions:   1.42" x 0.67" x 0.14" (36 x 17 x 3.5 mm)
Price: LXR is not sold separately.

S-CAB Compatible Decoders

S-CAB compatible decoders are standard DCC decoders integrated with an S-CAB radio receiver. They are installed in exactly the same manner as the original decoder. Both sound and non-sound versions are available.

Non-sound decoders

NCE decoders are used for standard non-sound packages.
3 versions are available with ratings from 1 to 8 amps.
  • D13J: 1 amp decoder. Replaces the D13DRJ.
  • D408SR: 4 amp
  • D808SR: 8 amp

NCE D13J with direct radio interface

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Dimensions:  1.25" x 0.7" x 0.3" (32 x 17.8 x 7.6 mm)
​Price: $59.00

​NCE D408SR with receiver

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A 4 amp non-sound decoder for O-scale and larger.Compared to decoder, the receiver requires very little extra space and can be located together or separately.
If the receiver is mounted flat on the decoder board, a vertical antenna (shown in photo) may improve reception.
Dimensions:   2.3" x 1.2" x 0.375" (59 x 31 x 9.5 mm)
Price: $89.00

​NCE D808SR with receiver

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NCE's 8 amp decoder shown here with an older model receiver. Lengthwise orientation of the antenna shown in the photo is no longer offered, since cross-wise orientation works just as well.
​If the receiver is mounted flat on the decoder board, a vertical antenna may improve reception.
​Dimensions:  3.75" x 1.45" x 0.625" (96 x 37 x 15 mm)
Price: $139.00

Sound decoders

SoundTraxx Tsunami2

Tsunami2 is SoundTraxx’ premium line of sound decoders. Physically, they are similar to their respective Econami cousins but with a richer set of features and larger selection of sounds.

TSU-1100 with receiver

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1 amp decoder:   This micro 1-amp, universal-style format is ideal for small models with minimal space. 

Dimensions:

Decoder: ​1.1" x 0.42" x 0.2"  (27 x 10.5 x 5 mm)
Package: ​1.42" x 0.67" x 0.34" (36 x 17 x 8.5 mm)
​Price: $159.00

TSU-2200 with receiver

​The TSU-2200 is a universal 2 Amp digital sound decoder. It is suitable for a wide variety of models from HO to S scale. 

Dimensions:

​Decoder: 1.4" x 0.7" x 0.24"  (35 x 18 x 6 mm)
​​Package: 1.7" x 0.7" x 0.38" (43 x 18 x 10 mm)
Price: $159.00

TSU-4400 with receiver

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4 amp decoder:  This 4-amp, universal-style digital sound decoder is suitable for models with higher stall currents such as some S, O, and large scale locomotives.

​Decoder Dimensions:  2.72"x 1.2"x 0.55" (69 x 30 x 14 mm)
​Price: $189.00

Products for Battery Power


BPS Battery Power Supply

​An on-board 11 volt DC power supply with compatible batteries.
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BPS-v4 with 850 mAh, 6 amp battery

Prices

  • BPS-v4 with 1P battery:  $59
  • ​BPS-v4 with 2P battery:  $69

Dimensions

  • BPS-v4:  1.4" x 0.7" x 0.4"  (35 x 17 x 10 mm)​

BPS-Compatible Batteries

Specifically for use with the BPS Battery Power Supply. Cells can be connected in parallel to increase storage capacity. Each BPS battery package is assembled with 2.5" leads, JST plug and a fuse for short-circuit protection.
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Three parameters define a specific selection:
  • Cell capacity (mAh): 1000, 850, 800, 420
  • Number of cells: 1P or 2P
  • Standard or custom assembly
Standard assembly is 2.5" leads and back-to-back cells which doubles  thickness of 2P batteries.
​Custom assembly is
  • longer or shorter leads,
  • separating a pair of 1P batteries by customer-defined length of wire.

Dimensions

​BPS-1000
3.7 volt, 1000 mAh, 15C lithium-polymer battery.
Size:  2" x 1.2" x 0.28"  (50 x 30 x 7 mm)

BPS-850
3.7 volt, 850 mAh, 10C lithium-polymer battery.
Size: 2.5" x 1" x 0.25"  (65 x 24 x 6 mm)
BPS-800

3.7 volt, 800 mAh, 15C lithium-polymer battery.
Size: 1.75" x 1" x 0.35"  (44 x 24 x 9 mm)
​BPS-420
3.7 volt, 420 mAh, 25C lithium-polymer battery.
Size: 2.2" x 0.7" x 0.21"  (56 x 18 x 5.5 mm)

Double cell (2P) batteries

Storage capacity is increased by connecting 2 LiPo cells in parallel. Voltage is same as single cell, but energy storage is increased. For example, two 850 mAh cells in parallel provides 1700 mAh (1.7 Ah) storage. Standard package has back-to-back cells, which doubles thickness, but length and width is same as single cell.

Prices

Single cell (1P) batteries:  $12
Double cell (2P) batteries:  $20

Special Installation Situations
Battery power projects in HO scale locos often encounter difficult space limitations A battery arrangement configured to fit the available space can sometimes be helpful.
Split cell assembly: A double cell battery can be assembled with 2 cells connected by a length of wire that allows half of the battery (one cell) to be mounted each side of a loco motor or each side of a tender.
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Price for customized assembly: Add $5 to standard price.

Placing an Order

Please use the Contact Form to begin an order process. While this may seem inconvenient, it's not so easy to pick the best combination of products to achieve a desired objective while working within the space available in a small model. Interaction by email often leads to a more successful project.
The Order Cart is deliberately not active at this time. This may change in the future, if and when battery power and radio control become more familiar within the model railroading community.

Order Form

This is not a live form, but the image can be copied and used as a worksheet.
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S-CAB Starter Kit

A radio control Starter Kit includes an S-CAB Throttle, a USB cable (for battery charging) and an S-CAB receiver integrated with a sound or non-sound decoder. 
Starter Kit Prices:
​NCE D13DRJ
NCE D408SR
​NCE D808SR
TSU-1100 or 2200
​TSU-4400
$189.00
$219.00
$269.00
​$279.00
​$299.00
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