Hi all,
Barry, glad you're enjoying the new system.
Just for clarity, here's a little more info about how our system works. Our software functions as a translator between your chosen layout automation software and DCS. Barry is running RR&Co., which is the leading layout automation software on the market. As PC-Quebec noted, RR&Co. isn't cheap, but it also head and shoulders above all other systems for layout automation. That's why we chose RR&Co. for the NorthWest Trunk Lines. For folks on a budget who are willing to tackle a less refined user interface our software will also integrate with JMRI. JMRI is free open source software that provides basic locomotive control, including from mobile devices, and a graphic interface for switches and accessories. JMRI has a large user base in DCC, but few people use it for layout control. Most use JMRI for programming their locomotive and accessory decoders to help overcome the archaic binary programming necessary in DCC. Any software package that can interface with an NCE DCC system should function with our software and thus DCS. At this time, however, we have only tested with RR&Co., JMRI, and RocRail.
