The Revolution Train Engineer, or T.E. for short, operates on a new glitch-free 2.4 GHz frequency that is internationally and FCC approved for all hobbyists. Our engineer created it from scratch using a new state-of-the-art chip from Texas Instruments. The chip allows two-way communication for transponding and activating signals and other accessories automatically, so there will be a capability to operate most electrically triggered devices. The ease of use of the new Revolution Train Engineer is incredible. The transmitter has an easy-to-read, scrolling, LCD backlit screen with large buttons that has an estimated usage of 1,000,000 before possible failure. The radio range is a glitch-free 400+ feet and the linkage is shown on the transmitter. You can name and identify by road number each of your locos and join any one of them to an M.U. setup or drop them without re-linking. Theoretically, thousands of users could operate simultaneously without interfering with each other. You are immune from outside interference as each packet of information is sent 1,000 times per second with it's own identifier code that only a linked receiver could understand. Our M.U. solution is elegant. You can operate up to six locos in tandem or have one or more as a pusher. In short, we mimic most D.C.C. controls other than specialty customized "CVs" by specific makers. The system is either track or battery power. When used with track power, the Revolution T.E. has a supplementary capacitor board that can be daisy chained depending on the size and number of locos used. This will allow the system to function better when track is less than perfect or there are connectivity or switch issues on your layout. The Revolution allows routing of trains via remote switch machine control and the ability to run multiple trains in any direction on the same track. You can run a locomotive that will only go 1" in an hour or set momentum controls for long train consists that is similar to the real train start-up conditions. There are 1024 steps to allow for realistic resolution of key functions and we have an adjustable time delay between direction changes. Most wiring to the track is eliminated when battery power is used and any wiring required is simplified. On the Revolution T.E.'s LCD screen, you can see the direction the train is going in and which model you are controlling on the screen along with speed, linkage, battery condition and other features. There is a belt clip with each system. Alternatively, the transmitter will fit in a shirt pocket. The receiver antenna is only 1 ½" long, so the black art of antenna placement in the loco is no longer an issue. Aristo-Craft/Crest sells a battery pack specifically made to optimize this system in both G and H.O
