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Supported hardware

Which command station, decoders and feedback does ModelRailPro work with? One app — pick your command station at startup. Current compatibility below.

Command stations

ModelRailPro drives your command station. Click through for details, settings and connection steps.

DCC-EX

DCC-EX (open source)
DCC-EX / DCC Network (TCP) or USB serial Works

Open-source DCC command station on an Arduino/ESP. Connects over network or USB. A low-cost way to start.

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Roco / Fleischmann Z21 & z21

Roco / Fleischmann
Z21 LAN (UDP) Network (UDP 21105) Works

The black Z21 and white z21 start, via the Z21 LAN protocol over Wi-Fi/LAN.

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Digikeijs DR5000

Digikeijs
Z21-compatibel (LAN) + LocoNet Network (Z21 mode) Works

Multi-protocol command station; connects via Z21-compatible LAN mode.

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Märklin Central Station 2 / 3 (CS2/CS3)

Märklin / Trix
Märklin CAN (UDP) Network (UDP 15731) Ready — verify on layout

CS2/CS3 via the Märklin CAN protocol. mfx/MM and DCC.

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ESU ECoS

ESU
ECoSnet (TCP) Network (TCP 15471) Ready — verify on layout

ESU ECoS via ECoSnet over TCP. Multi-protocol.

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Fleischmann Twin Center / Uhlenbrock Intellibox

Fleischmann / Uhlenbrock
P50X (serieel) Serial (USB adapter) Ready — verify on layout

Intellibox family via P50X over serial. Node.js version.

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Lenz Digital plus (XpressNet)

Lenz
XpressNet Serial / LI-USB In progress

Lenz LZV via XpressNet (LI-USB). Connection in progress.

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Uhlenbrock / Digitrax (LocoNet)

Uhlenbrock / Digitrax
LocoNet Serial (LocoNet adapter) In progress

LocoNet stations via a serial adapter. Connection in progress.

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Loco decoders

ModelRailPro controls the command station, which drives the decoders. Any NMRA DCC decoder works — the brand does not matter for running. A selection of well-known brands:

BrandSeriesProtocolOfficial
ESULokPilot, LokSoundDCC, MM, mfx/M4, Selectrix↗
ZimoMX, MSDCC, MM↗
LenzGold, Silver, StandardDCC↗
UhlenbrockIntelliDriveDCC, MM↗
Doehler & HaassDH, PDDCC, Selectrix↗
Tams ElektronikLD-G, LD-WDCC, MM↗
Kühn (KÜHN)N/T-serieDCC↗
Märklin / Trixmfx, MMmfx, MM, DCC↗
RocodiverseDCC↗

Feedback & turnouts

Occupancy detection and turnout control run via your command station / feedback bus. Common brands:

BrandSeriesProtocolOfficial
s88 / s88-Nstandaard terugmeldbuss88↗
LDT (Littfinski)RM-GB-8, terugmelders + wisseldecoderss88, RS, LocoNet↗
DigikeijsDR4088s88, LocoNet↗
Märklin60881 / s88-buss88, CAN↗
UhlenbrockLISSY / MARCoLocoNet↗

Missing your command station or brand? The architecture is open — let us know and we will look at adding it.

Frequently asked questions

Does ModelRailPro work with Märklin CS2/CS3?
Yes. ModelRailPro connects via the Märklin CAN protocol over your network. Supports mfx/MM and DCC.
Does ModelRailPro work with the Roco Z21?
Yes, both the black Z21 and the white z21 start, via the Z21 LAN protocol over Wi-Fi/LAN.
Do I need special hardware?
No, you use your existing command station. Network stations (Z21, Märklin, ECoS, DCC-EX, DR5000) need nothing extra; for serial stations (Twin Center, Lenz, Uhlenbrock) use the Node.js version with a USB adapter.
Which decoders are supported?
Any NMRA DCC decoder (ESU, Zimo, Lenz, Tams, Kühn, Roco and more). On Märklin also mfx/MM. Running is brand-independent — ModelRailPro drives the command station.
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