Just connect the Elite via the USB port to a PC or laptop
and then...The Power of RailMaster is at your finger tips with RailMaster connected, the power of the Elite can be
harnessed like never before. RailMaster is a totally new way
to control a model railway.
Just connect the Elite via the
USB port to a PC or laptop and the power of RailMaster is at
your fingertips!
Control up to 10 locomotives all at the same time*
Any number of locomotives can be set up for use with
RailMaster. Each locomotive can be given tailored default
settings to suit individual locomotives. For example
shunting speed, cruising speed, direction lights and so on.
RailMaster also supports Hornby DCC sound locomotives and
these functions can be selected quickly and easily from a
single control screen or written into programs.
RailMaster has also pre-loaded the names and profiles of
many Hornby locos and including those that are no longer
listed going back to the 1970s. Other locomotives not
already included can be added and their own profile
incorporated into the program. All this means running and
operating locomotives has never been easier, even consisting
(double heading) can be done with the minimum of button
pressing.
RailMaster provides the facility to simply program
locomotives so that they will follow a series of commands
automatically. For example, a train can be set to start from
a siding, pick up some coaches, go to the first station,
wait, move to the next station and so on. If writing a
program seems a little daunting RailMaster incorporates a
record function which provides the facility to record the
actions of each locomotive as well as the switching of the
points in "real time" ready to be "played" back when
required.
RailMaster also has the facility for the implementation of a
matrix designed layout emulating that of the layout it is
connected to. Simple to use the layout can quickly and
easily be "constructed" and forms a valuable facility in
controlling a busy layout.
Control all of the motorised points on your layout.
RailMaster can also be used to set up any number of points
using the Hornby Point and Accessory decoders.
Once they have been configured for use with the Hornby Elite
DCC controller the Hornby Accessory Decoders can positioned
on the matrix plan of the layout, which can then be called
up onto the PC or laptop screen.
Then, by simply clicking with the mouse or if a touch screen
is being used, a finger, the red or green buttons on the
screen will switch the selected point. Just like a modern
signal box.
There is also a feature to automatically set a group of
points in one action, for example to set default points for
main-line working. Therefore using the built-in programming
system, points can be changed, locomotives can be set
running and signals can change this providing a fully
automated layout.
Finally, if desired RailMaster will automatically set all
points to the correct starting positions when first switched
on.
Control all signals, whether light or motorised semaphore.
For that added realism RailMaster will also allow the
control of motorised semaphore signals or coloured light
signal from the PC screen.
Using the built-in programming language, RailMaster can
control signals, locomotives and switch points depending on
signal settings. Now model railways can be controlled the
way they should be - just like the real thing.
