The Digitrax Zephyr Express Digital Command Control system is an all-in-one DCC starter set. Senior editor Dana Kawala shows you some of the system’s features and basic operation in this DCC demo.
Video: Digitrax Zephyr Express DCC system
By Angela Cotey | August 27, 2019
| Last updated on March 11, 2021
Check out this DCC demo of the Digitrax Zephyr Express Digital Command Control starter set
Hi Charles, The programming track is from Good Deals DCC.
Thanks for watching,
Dana Kawala
Senior Editor
Model Railroader
If I purchased a Digitrax Zephyr Express unit, how would I be able to integrate (or not) my present Digitrax DCS 51 unit into my layout’s overall DCC system? Under what scheme would the two units work together? I presently have the DCS 51, a Digitrax corded basic throttle, and the Digitrax interface which allows the use of a smartphone as a throttle.
Very nice system. About the program track – Is it purchased or handmade?
I upgraded from the DCS 51. I sold my old DCS 51 and the PR# (which I no longer need) on eBay. So for about $20 I have an state of the art DCC system.
Yes it will control stationary decoders for turnouts.
You guys spend a lot of time on DCC when I believe most operators are still using DC.
Thanks for a great review.I have the dcs 51….however I wonder why isn’t there a “switch” to operate pure dc locomotives at the same time (o-12 volts) without the buzzing sound (higher voltage issue etc). it would have been more practical as most layouts operate dcc and dc ?
best regards
Nicolas Bikhazi
Beirut-Lebanon
So is this system better the the NCE power cab? I haven’t bought my DCC controller yet plus can you control turn outs with this system?
Very nice starter system with USB plug already included to connect a computer . I use JMRI ( free on internet ) all the time on my Digitrax system to program loco CV . With this system you dont have to buy extra wire , a plus .
I like the clean and easy to understand board .
thanks Dana. I have ordered one and will take the plunge to DCC.
Nice review. I have an older model (DCS51) but this review makes me want to sell it and get the newer model.
Thanks Dana! I have the old Zephyr and was wondering about upgrading to the new DCS52 version versus changing to another DCC system. My problem is the investment in extra Digitrax equipment I have added. Based on your review I may get the Zephyr Express as it would allow me to keep using my extra throttles and such.
Nice demo was thinking of updating. I like the new options
Cool! Two tunnel motors!