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Every locomotive on a layout can be individually controlled,
with some systems allowing up to 9999 locomotives to be
controlled!!!!
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Multiple operator operation is possible on a lot of systems.
Additional controllers can be added that allow two or more operators to use
locomotives on the same track.
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Lights in carriages, or fitted to locomotives will remain
on, even when the train is stood at a station. Even the station lights can
be turned on or off from the controllers.
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Imagine having the sound of a real steam engine coming from
a scale model. The sound can be synchronised to the piston movement adding
the sense of realism.
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Automatically detecting a reversing loop and maintaining the
locomotive running in the correct direction
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Routing of the trains on a layout can be made by simply
entering a route code and all the points (turnouts) switched to provide the
selected route.
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Personal computers can added to many systems to add
additional features.
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Uncoupling of rolling stock anywhere on the layout, although
expensive at the moment.
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Head on crashes (best avoided) are possible since each
locomotive is operated separately.
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Certain systems are so simple to operate my 5 year old
nephew manages 2 locomotives on a figure of 8 (With the very occasional
coming together).
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Realistic multiple locomotive operation.
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The inertia (starting) and momentum (stopping) can be
programmed for each locomotive such that even when the speed control (US
throttle) is turned quickly the locomotive will accelerate slowly and the
same when slowed down.
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Simplify the wiring on large layouts. Digital Command and
Control reduces the wiring required to come back to the control desk.
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Locomotives are not the only devices that can be controlled.
Cranes either mounted on bogies or overhead in docks or goods yards can be
operated easily.
