TrainChief^{^®}plus+^{^™}

LOCOMOTIVE REMOTE CONTROL

The TrainChief^{^®}plus+^™ is a fully integrated remote control locomotive system installed inside the locomotive’s cab. Proudly Made in America!

Features

Specifications

Technical Specifications
Enclosure	NEMA4 (measures 30" x 20" x 10" overall)
Supply Voltage	Locomotive Power Supply Voltage (74 Vdc)
Frequency	900 MHz unlicensed CPFSK frequency hoping
Receiver Sensitivity	<-106 dBm
Occupied Bandwidth	200KHz
System Diagnostics	Built in LED or optional graphic displays
Operating Range	3,500+ feet (environment dependent)
Temperature Range	-20°F to +140°F (-29°C to +60° C)
Encoding/Decoding Method	Micro-processor/Software based
Locomotive Horn/Bell	Electric or Pneumatic
Throttle	8-Steps plus Coast and Halt
Independent Brake	5-Steps
Local Man-Down	Sounds locomotive horn in preset sequence

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. CONTACT CONTROL CHIEF FOR VERIFICATION.

Transmitters

Lightweight OCU - BTRR Transmitter

The lightweight OCU model BTRR is specifically designed for railroad operations incorporating our Brake/Throttle RCI system. It is easy to use, rugged, dependable and based on a commonly recognized configuration.

Lightweight OCU - BTIND Transmitter

The lightweight OCU model BTIND is specifically designed for locomotive switching operations. It is easy to use, safe, rugged, dependable, and based on a commonly recognized configuration.

Lightweight OCU - SCRR Transmitter

The lightweight OCU model SCRR is specifically designed for Automatic Speed Control operations by Class-I railroads. It is easy to use, rugged and dependable and based on a commonly recognized configuration.

Lightweight OCU Dual Brake & Throttle (DBT)

For “in-plant railroad operation,” this transmitter allows for dual control of the brake and throttle on both sides of the transmitter. The brake/throttle selector has “spring return dead-man center functionality” and a large, red mushroom stop button. The DBT is compatible with TrainChief®plus+™ and MU&Go®plus+™ receivers.

Documentation

Video

Sales

Dave Tenney

Locomotive Products Manager
Dave is our Locomotive Remote Control Guru. Passionate about his job and always ready to help. If Dave’s not “on the road” supporting our customers you’ll find him working with local youth through the Boy Scouts as a Shooting Sports Director.

Dan Sipko

Senior Rail Applications Specialist
Dan has been in the rail industry forever! He is a traveling man and will be happy to visit your site and talk anything and everything locomotive. When Dan’s not traveling you can find him wetting a line from his boat.

Jim Hanson

Locomotive Project Coordinator
We keep Jim locked up (at the main headquarters that is)! Jim is our search engine, so to speak, and keeps our locomotive guys well stocked with information for their travels. You will always find Jim with his nose in a book.

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