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The DCC Starter System LT-50 "Layout Throttle" is an intelligently designed wired LCC throttle with a built-in command station. Ergonomically designed to comfortably fit your hand and provide easy access to all of the buttons. The LT-50 is the perfect DCC command station for newcomers, or layout operators and builders looking for a highly-capable, portable command station and throttle. Like the CS-105, the LT-50 is overflowing with features, including RailCom® - but there's so much more it can do!

LT-50 List of Features:

Large, Full-text Screen


1.42" x 0.92" LCD screen with white backlight. Brightness is entirely adjustable for a variety of operating conditions.

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Programmable Buttons


The encoder button, two buttons on the face of the throttle, as well as two multi-position switches on the side (9 total) can be reassigned to control many functions. Examples include dynamic braking, manual notching, and more! Higher-numbered functions are now a simple button press or switch flick away!

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Multiple Connection Modes


The LT-50 can be used as a standalone command station, but if connected into an LCC network, the LT-50 will act as a normal LCC throttle. For operators who prefer a wired throttle, the LT-50 can connected to a CS-105 to offer that wired throttle experience.

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Integrated Consisting System


Consisting doesn’t have to be difficult, intimidating, or complicated! The LT-50 features a simple consisting interface where users can make, modify, and break up consists in mere seconds.

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Yard Mode


Yard Mode is an innovative, TCS exclusive feature designed for switching operations and control. Perfect for spicing up repetitive yard moves!

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Full-Text Menus


Menus present all options in full words and phrases. No guess work or manuals needed!

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Help Text


Use the [?] button on the keypad in any menu to access help text for that menu item. The throttle will display a simple description of the highlighted option. Help is always one button press away!

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Flashlight


The LT-50 unit comes equipped with two bright white LED's that can be activated at any time - handy for those dropped screws, lost detail parts, decoupling, and ventures under dark, cavernous benchwork.

DCC System

  • 1.4A continuous, 2.8A peak current limit with soft start, configurable current limit, and load reporting

  • Up to 25 locomotives running simultaneously

  • Integrated RailCom® detector

  • Programming Track over main output with automatic switchover, supporting Direct, Paged, and Register modes

  • DCC accessory control for addresses 1 - 2044

  • Up to 20, 10-step Macros, including LCC accessory control

  • Configuration through on-screen menu

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Throttle Features

  • Handheld design based on the lightweight and ergonomic UWT-50

  • Nine user-programmable buttons for convenient operations

  • Encoder knob for throttle control and menu navigation

  • Plain English configuration through menu

  • On-screen help function

  • Can be used as a throttle on LCC and NCE layouts

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NMRA Layout Command Control (LCC) Features

  • LT-50-specific RJ-45 jack (1x)

  • RJ-45 jack for LCC communication through CAN-bus (3x)

  • Expandable with additional LCC throttles (sold separately)

  • 400ma LCC power injection points (2x)

  • Low-power DCC passthrough (optional with configuration)

  • Configuration through CAN-bus interface to PC (sold separately)

  • Firmware updates via LCC interface

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Maximum Number of Locos

The nominal current limit of the LT-50 is 1.4A continuous. The LT-50 will shut off automatically once a set thermal cutout is reached, and will automatically resume once it has cooled down. Our Wiki has a table to show the Maximum Number of Locos You Can Run Simultaneously with the LT-50: https://docs.tcsdcc.com/wiki/LT-50

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