just for fun i was researching DCC history today and i found this old 1970s system called Multi train electronic 80
this system sounds pretty cool but i cannot find any pictures of it or any more info than this description on
DCC Wiki
ME-80
(Mehrzug Elecktronic 80 / Multi-train Electronic 80)
The ME-80 was made by A Fienwerktechnik in West Germany, and sold in the US by Janssen Enterprises.
An advertisement for the system appeared in the June 1976 issue of Model Railroader. It did not contain many details, but it did claim the ability to control up to six locomotives without the need for a block system, 'forwards, backwards, fast and slow' the ad stated. The front panel of the main unit pictured was labeled in German. It bore the appearance of a piece of high-tech electronic test equipment with it's aluminum face, blue cabinet and a wire stand which raised the front of the unit.
The main unit had six slide switches, which allowed the user to set the hand-held unit's channel. The front panel had the selector switches, indicator lamps, fuse holders and six DIN plugs for the hand-held interface. There were also the "Telex Crystal" (sound accessories), receiver crystals and rectifiers available to be installed in your motive power. Like many command control systems, it put constant power to the track and claimed to eliminate a lot of wiring.
Each channel used a pair of frequencies, one for forward and the second one for reverse operation, which controlled the receiver. A steam sound generator was also available which could add the chuff and whistle sounds.
The suggested price was $925 (in 1976, or $3800 today).
i just wanna see what it looks like
