DriverD #7.d – Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail 4K.mov
Welcome to Driver D Trains. Thanks for stopping by! I’m your host Driver D.
Our conductor and brakeman Scratchy-C is still remembering that trip to Chicago.
[Meow!]
In my recent series of videos on using DCC-EX, EX-RAIL, we developed the Roll Out! automations to drive our train from one end of the layout to the other, and back again.
In this video, part 4 in the series, we’ll develop a new set of automations to control two locomotives, working together, to switch freight cars from one track to another. To do this, we’ll learn some new ways to control our automations so they work together in tandem. Look for my community posts with all the EX-Rail script from today’s video so that you can try out the automation yourself.
Community post with the EX-Rail automation script for today’s video:
https://www.youtube.com/@DriverDTrains/community
Be sure to check below for links to my other videos, including my video series on assembling a DCC-EX command station, and my series on using JMRI’s DecoderPro app to control our trains, as well as the various websites and products I mention here.
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The freight won’t move itself, so let’s get started.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Driver D trains!
01:57 Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail
03:44 Part 1. Planning Our Automations
10:24 Part 2. The Spot Cars Automation
26:52 Part 3. The Switch Cars Automation
31:17 Part 4. Run Some Trains!
33:43 What’s Next… DCC-EX in 2025, EX-CSB1 and More!
35:19 Thanks for Watching!
35:36 Credits
Videos in my EX-Rail series:
#7.a - Creating Automations in DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/sxF3KcUAmiU
#7.b - Automating a Train With DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/GugGBmced0o
#7.c - Adding a Sensor to Our Automation in DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/SU0kgMWpLgQ
#7.d – Automating Two Locomotives with DCC-EX, EX-Rail [this video]
B.S.2 - Switching the Christmas Tree in DCC-EX, EX-Rail https://youtu.be/LeJuJQkyCfE
Videos about the D-Saver:
#1 - Welcome to DriverDTrains! https://youtu.be/_bADQBPPoP8
#2 - A Model Railroader's Journey https://youtu.be/eBKweUpMMl4
#2.b - Railroader's Journey Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/bl07P5pmN7g
#3 - Designing the D-Saver Layout https://youtu.be/bkRtDbs1gsE
#6.a - Meet the D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/PBK2pxpxByo
#6.b - Switching Operations on a 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Layout https://youtu.be/WMSRJq2PLOo
Supercut: #6.sc - D-Saver 1’ x 6’ HO Scale Switching Layout https://youtu.be/ybqzzal7Suk
Videos in my DCC-EX series:
#4.a - Assembling a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/HatlU7A5S5s
#4.b - Installing & Configuring DCC-EX https://youtu.be/jv_xfwLZJd8
#4.c - Adding Wi-Fi to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/B08Qo0az-nI
#4.d - Configuring DCC-EX Wi-Fi for Station Mode https://youtu.be/4pT273C0ozM
#4.e - Adding and LCD Display to DCC-EX https://youtu.be/YmPgOU1dxrk
#4.f – Correcting the Wi-Fi Firmware for DCC-EX https://youtu.be/gzbW55aBBkE
Supercut: #4.sc – Assemble a DCC-EX Command Station https://youtu.be/Y_CRBRqAKJ0
Bonus Materials: #4.x – DCC-EX Series Bonus Materials https://youtu.be/DxZhLXnBv68
Videos in my JMRI series:
#5.a - An Introduction to JMRI https://youtu.be/gFJaQ0yF7sI
#5.b - Install & Configure JMRI DecoderPro https://youtu.be/zjXvfgwNuiI
#5.c - Using & Customizing JMRI Throttles https://youtu.be/jA9dzhD2dNY
#5.d - Using WiThrottle and Engine Driver with JMRI & DCC-EX https://youtu.be/YpC7I19j-KE
#5.e - Using Physical Controllers with JMRI & DCC-EX https://youtu.be/ke5iDERnMmE
#5.f - Managing JMRI Locomotive Rosters https://youtu.be/Oq_PwYYrzXY
Supercut: #5.sc - Introduction to JMRI DecoderPro https://youtu.be/sg1xv0RNLT8
Products Mentioned in This Video:
DCC-EX: https://www.dcc-ex.com
EX-Rail Page: https://dcc-ex.com/exrail/
WiThrottle App (available on the iOS App Store): https://www.withrottle.com/
Engine Driver App: https://enginedriver.mstevetodd.com
What’s next: DCC-EX in 2025, EX-CSB1 and More!
In my next video we’ll look at DCC-EX in 2025, including the new EX-CSB1 all-in-one plug-and-play command station and booster DCC-EX announced in December 2024.
We’ll also look at how to assemble a DCC-EX command station using an STM32 Nucleo board, and an EX-MotorShield.
Be sure to subscribe to the channel, so you don’t miss those upcoming videos, and check this video’s description for links to my other videos, including my video series on assembling a DCC-EX command station, and my series on using JMRI’s DecoderPro app to control our trains.
The clock keeps ticking, and trains keep running, so hop on board and enjoy the ride.
Until then…
Thanks for watching!
Well Scratchy, are you ready to get back to work?
[Meow!]
Then let’s do it!
[Meow!]
All aboard!
[Credits]
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