Comparison : Digitrax Starter Sets

Updated on 29. April 2004.

What's the difference among the new Digitrax Starter Sets?
(see comparison with other starter sets)

	Zephyr	Super Empire Builder	Super Chief
Nr of Decoders Included	0	0	0
Max number of cabs	10	22	120
Number of Locos/consists	10	22	120
Max number of loco addresses	4 digit	9000	9000
MU capabilities	TBD	22	120
Speed Controls	1 knob	2 knobs or keypad	2 knobs or keypad
Speed Steps	14/28/128	14/28/128	14/28/128
Total Functions	10	14	14
Feedback	Yes	Yes	Yes
Max. current (Amp)	2.5	5.0	5.0
Software Upgrades	no	no	no
Operates Stationary Decoder	Yes	Yes	Yes
Read/Write Programming	yes	no	yes
Ops Mode Programming	Yes	Yes	Yes
Direct Mode Programming	No	No	Yes
Wireless Option	IR/Radio	IR/Radio	IR/Radio
Mfg Warranty	1 yr	1 yr	1 yr
NMRA Conformance	TBD	DB150 only	No
Sound Support	Full	Full	Full
True Walkaround	Yes	Yes	Yes
Positioning Reporting	Xponding	Xponding	Xponding
Basic System Cost (MSRP)	$199.00	$349.00	$449.99
Tony's Price	price	price	price