From a beginners 4x8 layout to a massive club layout, the prodigy express squared allows for easy expansion and upgrades to give you everything you want. So easy to use model railroaders can operate it without the need of instructions. Mrc prodigy express help model railroader magazine. This allows you to quickly start enjoying the capabilities of dcc. A number of guys in my group have found that mrc does not always follow the nmra standards. Somewhere between connecticut and texas, i lost the flat cable which attaches the handheld cab unit to the base unit of my mrc dcc controller. Module acts as an interface between the two most popular smartphone apps.
They sometimes use cvs on their decoders differently than the standard, and they do not document this. Thank you for purchasing mrc s prodigy express dcc digital command control system. The set includes a prodigy express 2 throttle, called a cab in mrcs literature. Thank you for purchasing mrcs prodigy express dcc digital command control system. I am thinking of using dz123 decoders digitrax with the prodigy express on my 3 x 6 on30 switchyard probably a pair of porters and the occasional 050, lol. However, it was easy to install, i dont remember seeing the manual but i didnt need one, the instructions on the back of the controller was enough to get me started. Make your model railroad vision a reality with our qualitytested controls and electronics, all of which are quality tested and come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Mrc prodigy sprog replacement green terminal block 4 position 5. One of germanys finest and most famous and superb model railway with steam trains in ho scale duration. You now own one of the most advanced, easy to use dcc systems available. Mrc prodigy advance 2 squared digital command control. Enter the prodigy express the mrc line of dcc systems is called prodigy.
The prodigy express is aimed at the low end of the dcc market. You can purchase the interface hardware directly from mrc or from your mrc dealer. If youre a multiuser, multicab club with a complex layout and youre ready to take advantage of everything the ultimate dcc experience can offer, prodigy advance squared is the system for you. I know the mrc prodigy dcc is limited and i expect i will outgrow it at some point. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Micromark features an extensive line of digital control tools and accessories, including dcc, controls and electronics from bachmann, digitrax and mrc dcc and control tools.
Prodigy explorer dcc can control up to four trains on one track, handle decoders with up to 28 functions and can be upgraded to handle up to 9,999 addresses by simply buying any of the mrc prodigy handhelds currently available. For instance, our units are the only high tech systems so elegantly designed that instructions for basic operations are printed on handheld. Mrc prodigy advance dcc system packed with a host of features that include an easytoread display, walkaround control, and the potential for future software upgrades, the new prodigy advance digital command control dcc system from model rectifier corp. Offering a massive 10 amps of controlled power, the proelite will be a perfect fit for large club layouts or large outdoor g gauge displays or for the modeler who demands the best. I myself use the mrc prodigy advance 2 but i know someone with the mrc. A fullyfunctional, affordable dcc system thats easy to useif youve put off the change to digital command control dcc because you thought it was too complicated or expensive, then mrcs prodigyadvance2 is the system for you. In addition, to prevent a voltage drop in the command network, a powered.
Mrc prodigy advance2 model railroader magazine model. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cabhandheld with cable. Expand your prodigy advanced squared with an additional handhell throttle from mrc add another handheld to your prodigy advance or prodigy express dcc. Withrottle for iphone, ipod, ipod touch available on the apple store. Mrc prodigy express mrc 0001408 new railway modellers forums. Then turn off your power switch on the prodigy advance or turn off the layouts main power or unplug the power supply if your are using the prodigy express. This new system is a trimmed down version of the prodigy advance dcc system. If youre a modeler running solo, chances are you wont need the multitude of features prodigy advance has to offer. The new prodigy proelite takes dcc control and performance to a new level of sophistication.
Check out the deal on mrc prodigy express squared dcc system 0001420 at train sets only. Why shouldnt i buy a nce powercab instead of a zephyr. Think big easily fits your budget to join in the world of dcc expand at an easy pace of your budget to bring you up to the level of the prodigy advance dcc system easy to understand, setup, and use comes complete all you need are decoders or decoder equipped locos 1. The prodigy 2019 putlocker, the prodigy 2019 online, the prodigy 2019 online. With up to 9,999 addresses available and use of up to 99 cabs, you can. Right out of the box it was easy to usei did read the. The mrc prodigy advance dcc system will enhance the enjoyment of your.
The limitations of the explorer disappear when the system is used with any one of the above prodigy components. Mrc prodigy express 2 textured knob by borrokalari. How times have changed when dcc systems were first marketed i was a bit reluctant to change. Part of mrc s prodigy family of dcc components, the express system is fully compatible with mrc s fullfeature prodigy advance system. Using a prodigy throttle with the system a modeler can set long addresses, read back cvs, run advance consists, and program on the main. Mrc prodigy express mrc 0001408 new railway modellers. Support for mrc prodigy is available starting with jmri version 3. Upgrade mrc prodigy express model railroad hobbyist. Switch from two to four digit addressing, or four to two digit addressing, simply by entering the number. Easy to use and expandable, the mrc prodigy explorer is a great way to start running trains with dcc.
The base units of both systems share the same software and features of the prodigy advance, but because of the slight differences of both types of handhelds, you can not access all of the features found in the prodigy advance with the express handheld. Mrc 1420, prodigy express squared complete dcc system. A comparison table is on the mrc web site, if its any help. I have been unable to find an mrc dealer who can help me.
I was also told that i would not have the 28 functions available to the advance, but 19. A fullyfunctional, affordable dcc system thats easy to use. The prodigy express is a cut down version of the pa2. The set includes a prodigy express 2 throttle, called a cab in mrc s literature. A slight mistake in decoder installation can go unnoticed underneath.
Mrc 1420 prodigy express squared dcc system trainz. Mrc prodigy 7ft coiled handheld control cable the cable is suitable for use with all models of the mrc prodigy dcc system including the express, advance, advance squared, and wireless. Mrc ad490 controller prodigy walkaround dccsystemsacc. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. I have the pe,also have a expansion plate with a advance handheld controller the handheld unit is the brains of the mrc units the only thing i cant use is the clock function. So far it runs great for me, i dont know how well their wireless system works, but i had a wireless dcc controller once not mrc and had a bad experience with it, so im staying away from wireless. One question i want to throw in here is if anyone who has prodigy express or any of the mrc outfits, has worked with digitrax decoders any trouble there. The prodigy 2019 full movie, the prodigy 2019 free, the prodigy 2019 123ma. Mrc s loco genie is also a featurerich decoder that runs on a dcc track and can also run on a dc track using a power pack.
A call to mrc verified that the advance cab is what i need to get. The set includes a prodigy express2 throttle, called a cab in mrcs literature. Ive heard great things about mrc, which led me to get their prodigy express system. Mrc s prodigy express squared breaks fresh ground in dcc. Enginelocomotive will not work after programing or it does strange things like speeds up and slows down. The cab is the same size and shape as the advance 2 and prodigy elite cabs, except that some of the buttons have different functions. The mrc prodigy express will not program these turnouts but it will work fine with them after they have been programed with the bachmann conroller. Experience dcc without fear of complexity and without a major outlay. This is the prodigy elite wireless dcc walkaround 10 amp from mrc. Prodigy express is a solid entrytointermediatelevel dcc system. Ad490 for sale controller ad490 dcc mrc prodigy walkaround box. Apr 08, 2020 mrc s prodigy express breaks fresh ground in dcc. Apr 02, 2020 mrc prodigy advance 2 squared dcc system. This is a textured replacement knob that provides easy.
Mrc prodigy express squared dcc system 1420 brs hobbies. Mrc 1408 prodigy express dcc command control system for. Mrc prodigy wifi modeule works with any brand loco or dcc decoder. Mrc prodigy elite 10 amp o gauge railroading on line forum. I do have a complaint about the way the throttle works, when you twist the throttle to increase speed it likes to jump to full in about a quarter of a turn. Just enter the loco number address you wish to operate and move the throttle. All the features of prodigy advance 2 without wires. And you can also easily control your trains using our unique, wireless remote control transmitter. The ultimate dcc experience if youre a multiuser, multicab club with a complex layout and youre ready to take advantage of everything the ultimate dcc experience can offer, prodigy advance squared is the system for you. Mrc prodigy advance 2 vs express model railroader magazine. The most recent addition to this line of dcc systems is the prodigy express. The two systems are exactly the same in operation and components. I have read as much as i could stand using the search forums but it seems it turns into a bashing and i dont really want to wade thru that. Mrc prodigy sprog replacement green terminal block 4.
Mrcs prodigy express squared breaks fresh ground in dcc. I was told there was only a 10 dollars difference which lead to the express cab being discontinued. Programming the mrc prodigy advance system mth electric trains. Prodigyadvance2 is simple enough for the firsttime user to quickly master, yet has sophisticated functionality that will impress the.
Mrc prodigy and prodigy advance dcc powered extension plate allows you to add additional cabs to prodigy advance or prodigy express, or to add extra plugin ports around your layout. Mar 25, 2009 one of germanys finest and most famous and superb model railway with steam trains in ho scale duration. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cab handheld with cable. It is the perfect replacement for the factory cable that too short or always in the way. Thank you for purchasing mrcs prodigy advance dcc digital command control system. In the uk the mrc systems is rebranded, rebadged and sold by gaugemaster.
We didnt become one of the leaders in dcc with off the shelf thinking. Mrc 1420, prodigy express squared complete dcc system ebay. The rest of the system seems extremely limited as far as expanding beyond what the base command stationbooster can do. Ho locomotives address on the prodigy advance system youll need to use programming on the main or pom mode. Mrc ad150 extra mdc controller prodigy dispatch ad150. Mrc prodigy advance dcc system will enhance the enjoyment of your train layout for many years to come. The default knob for the mrc prodigy express 2 dcc throttle is too smooth to be precisely operated. This is the prodigy express squared dcc digital command control system from mrc.
Its an old prodigy express, but when last powered up it worked great, so im not anxious to toss it out. Mrc 1410 controller advance prodigy system hand wireless. Prodigy wifi smartphone and tablet control for prodigy dcc systems requires an mrc prodigy dcc system. Prodigy express digital controller mrc1408 quantity field. Here at mrc, we pride ourselves in giving you the most advanced, reliable and easy to use dcc train controls. The new prodigy elite takes dcc control and performance to a new level of sophistication. The prodigy advance wireless is designed so that it eliminates being tethered to the layout for operation without sacrificing features. Dec 11, 2011 dcc introducing my mrc prodigy express daveh88. If youre a multiuser, multicab club with a complex layout and youre ready to take advantage of everything the ultimate dcc experience can offer, prodigy advance2 is the system for you. It is also the first dcc system so brilliantly designed that it eliminates the complexities of operation without sacrificing sophisticated technology and.
If you use multiple handhelds on your layout, using the 0001501, or 0001502 extension plates, or just plugged into the base unit. This is an mrc 1420 all scales prodigy express squared dcc system. It is also the first dcc system so brilliantly designed that it eliminates the complexities of operation without sacrificing sophisticated technology. Get the best deal for mrc prodigy from the largest online selection at. Nce on the other hand has been rock solid for the users in our group. Think big easily fits your budget to join in the world of dcc.
Mrc model rectifier corporation prodigy wireless dcc item the current mrc list price is it enables you to program, acquire and run your locos from a wireless handheld. Part of mrcs prodigy family of dcc components, the express system is fully compatible with mrcs fullfeature prodigy advance system. Ideal for the beginner who needs more sophistication. Mrc seems to finally have gotten it with the upgrade path, you can buy a prodigy express and expand it to a prodigy wireless or advanced2. There are three interface hardware packages available. Mrc prodigy elite wireless dcc walkaround 10 amp model. Salados deced es pa a fast overseas delivery nice kits great service articular rebid en es pa a, ok, gracias. Works well with g scale or large layouts that need the controlling power. Jul 10, 2010 gaugemaster rebrand the mrc prodigy advanced2 and that retails from around. Model rectifier corporation prodigy express dcc train controller. Mrc prodigy express squared model train power supply.