Why the Node.js version for the Twin Center?

Serial ports need the serialport module; the standalone binaries are network-only. So serial stations run on Node.js.

Which command stations use P50X?

The Fleischmann Twin Center and the Uhlenbrock Intellibox / IB-Com family share the P50X serial protocol.

Control your Fleischmann Twin Center / Uhlenbrock Intellibox with ModelRailPro

The Fleischmann Twin Center and the Uhlenbrock Intellibox family are classic command stations controlled over a serial port using the P50X protocol. ModelRailPro drives them through the Node.js version with a USB-to-serial adapter.

Brand: Fleischmann / Uhlenbrock Protocol: P50X (serieel) Ready — verify on layout

Connection settings

Serieel 19200 baud · P50X (lead-in 0x78)

How to connect your Twin Center

Connect your Twin Center to your computer via a USB-serial adapter.
Start the Node.js version of ModelRailPro (serial ports).
Go to Manage → Connection, pick "Twin Center" and select the serial port.
Save. Pick a loco and drive.

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Good to know

Use the Node.js version (the standalone build has no serial support) plus a USB-serial adapter.
Set the same baud rate on both sides; Twin Center/Intellibox usually uses 19200.

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Frequently asked questions

Why the Node.js version for the Twin Center?: Serial ports need the serialport module; the standalone binaries are network-only. So serial stations run on Node.js.
Which command stations use P50X?: The Fleischmann Twin Center and the Uhlenbrock Intellibox / IB-Com family share the P50X serial protocol.

Other command stations

Control your Fleischmann Twin Center / Uhlenbrock Intellibox with ModelRailPro

Connection settings

How to connect your Twin Center

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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