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Saturday, January 16, 2021

TCS Announces UWT-50 Pre-orders Open NOW!

From Train Control Systems Friday January 15, 2021:

Hello everyone!

TCS is happy to announce that the pre-order period for the UWT-50 "mini" throttle is now available starting TODAY January 15th. Pre-orders will close on March 29th. TCS is offering the largest discounts that will be available on the UWT-50 during this time. We are offering two "tiers" of pre-orders, which will offer different discounts based on how much you pay up front. The UWT-50 will be priced at $199.95 once pre-orders close. For individuals looking for a wireless WiFi throttle like the UWT-100 with that "classic" knob feel at a price point lower than a standard HO sound-equipped locomotive, the UWT-50 is just what you have been waiting for!

Available Pre-Order Tiers for the UWT-50 "Mini" Throttle:

 


Some features we will be including in the UWT-50 will include:

Two Available Knob Options
Select either a Potentiometer knob for a fixed starting and ending point, or the Encoder knob if you prefer infinite scrolling.

Large, Full-text Screen
1.42" x 0.92" LCD screen with white backlight. Brightness is entirely adjustable for a variety of operating conditions.

Programmable Buttons
Two buttons on the face of the throttle, as well as two multi-position switches on the side can be reassigned to control many functions. Examples such as dynamic braking, manual notching, and higher-numbered functions are now a simple button press or switch flick away!

Battery Power That Won't Leave You High-and-dry
The UWT-50 is powered by two double a (AA) batteries, and support multiple chemistries including recharge-able, such as Alkaline, NiMH, LiPo, NiCd, and more! An easily-accessible battery compartment allows for quick, on-the-fly replacements so you're never stuck in a sticky situation waiting for your throttle to charge! (The yard master won't be happy to hear about that!) The UWT-50 lets you focus on what matters - running trains!

Multiple Connection Modes
You can connect to any DCC system using the WiThrottle protocol or a system-specific WiFi device, or communicate directly with your LCC network in LCC mode.

In-Throttle Consisting
Consisting doesn’t have to be difficult, intimidating, or complicated. The UWT-50 features a simple consisting interface where users can make, modify, and break up consists in mere seconds.

Yard Mode
Yard Mode is an innovative, TCS exclusive feature designed for switching operations and control. Perfect for spicing up repetitive yard moves!

Full-Text Menus
Menus present all options in full words and phrases. No guess work or manuals needed!

Help Text
Use the [?] button on the keypad in any menu to access help text for that menu item. The throttle will call up a relevant part of the manual or simple description of the selected operation. Help is always one button press away!

Easily Updatable
Update throttle software and add new features to your handheld from the comfort of your own home.

Flashlight
The UWT-50 unit comes equipped with two bright white LED's that can be activated at any time - handy for finding those dropped screws and lost detail parts, decoupling during nighttime operations, and ventures under dark, cavernous benchwork!

UWT-50 Pre-Production Render:

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the UWT-50, or our other WiFi-enabled devices, I have included some links below where you can learn more:

Learn more about the UWT-50 here

Learn more about the TCS WiFi Command System here.

You can place your pre-order for your very own UWT-50 by clicking the links below:

UWT-50 Pre-Order (Potentiometer)
UWT-50 Pre-Order (Encoder)

The UWT-50 is expected to ship to Pre-order customers NO LATER than July 30th, and we anticipate we will be shipper sooner, unless there are delays outside of TCS' direct control.

I would like to extend my personal gratitude and congratulations to our development team who have been working hard to make this product, as well as the other WiFi Command System devices, a reality. I'd also like to thank you, or patrons, for your continued support throughout the years. We look forward to continuing to offer high-quality products to you for years to come.

Dan



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