RailComPlus® defines e.g. a new DCC command, which also transfers, beside the speed, all function keys together rather than individually. This will save a lot of time. Furthermore there will be new commands to block read or write CV data. This will considerably accelerate the readout of a decoder.

Basically every DCC manufacturer is able to obtain a licence RailComPlus® from the companies responsible, namely Lenz and ESU. We assume that RailComPlus® will become very popular during the next time as as the legitimate and logical successor of RailCom®.

The list of symbols will be continuously extended. This ensures that all possible functions will have a respective symbole in the future.

Unfortunately not. LokSound V3.5 decoders don´t have the electronics required for RailCom®.

The hardware of the LokPilot V3.0 is prepared for the use of RailComPlus®. We are currently examining if and when a firmware update for the LokPilot V3.0 family can be provived.

It depends on the decoder. Basically all RailCom®-compatible decoders are prepared in terms of their hardware. For further information please refer to your decoder manufacturer.

All LokPilot V4.0 decoders will be shipped ex works with RailComPlus® from March 2011 onwards. For LokPilot V4.0 decoders which have been previously shipped a free of charge firmware update will be available. The update can be directly played on the decoder with the aid of the ESU LokProgrammer and your Windows-PC.

All LokSound V4.0 decoders will be shipped ex works with RailComPlus® activated. With the ESU LokProgrammers or a RailComPlus®-compatible command station you are able to change the name of the loco, its symbol and function key allocation and -symbol at any time.

Basically, RailComPlus® is suitable for all track systems and gauges. RailComPlus® can also be used for 3-rail AC layouts. Depending on the central station, it is also possible during a mixed operation Motorola®- or mfx® decoders. Our ECoS command station can do this split without any problems.

Yes, of course. Every RailComPlus®-compatible command station is a complete DCC station. As a matter of fact, central stations are neither able to perform any magic or clairvoyance: with older DCC decoders you need to type in the loco address and the functions manually.

Of course. RailComPlus® is fully downward compatible with all relevant DCC norms. If needed, RailComPlus® can be switched off via a CV.

RailComPlus® has been thoroughly defined and documented by the responsible companies Lenz and ESU. Before a product is allowed to wear the logo (and thus signalises that it will work properly with your other components) it undergoes extensive tests. RailComPlus® a whole package of functions and internal commands, which all have to be completely implemented.

The real address can be displayed at any time. RailComPlus® remains in the background in a noble manner: If the address of the »new« loco is hasn´t been used yet by the command station, it will be retained. Otherwise, the command station allocates a new address to the loco: automatically or by your choice.

RailComPlus®-compatible products can be identified with the logo. Only products with a 100% RailComPlus® compatibility are allowed to have the logo.

The registration of the loco only takes a few seconds, due to the fast RailCom® feedback.

You will need a RailComPlus®-compatible command station as well as decoders equipped RailComPlus®.