Wireless model train control for N and H0 gauge

Pavel

Sep 20, 2022 — 3 min read

WCC (Wireless Command Control) is an open wireless system to operate model railways and LEGO® trains. WCC can run on DC, AC, or a battery and includes just 2 components:

Train and layout modules to control trains and layout elements (signals, switches, etc). More info about how WCC modules work
Unpowered NFC stickers (optional but they give more options for interactions)

How to start

Check this guide
Order a WCC train or element module
Receive a module, connect to a train or layout elements
Create the first interaction or just control your train or layout elements manually using Loco.Engineering web app

Main features

Up to 10000 trains and layout elements within one network
No boosters, additional wiring, and command stations are required, WCC works even on DC or a battery
Open protocol - everyone can create hardware, firmware, and apps
No WI-FI router is required
2-way communication between trains and layout elements
No CV programming required - create interactions and layout automation in the web app or use scripting language for more complex logic
Get the exact location of the trains with unpowered rail stickers (works in the same way as real trains - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurobalise)

Schematic

How Wireless Command Control to operate model railways and LEGO® trains works

Examples of use cases

WCC allows you to create really complex interactions and automation to give more life and realism to your layout. For example:

You can show different messages on a station display depending on which train is arriving
You can add a fully automated train block system to your layout
You can create a virtual train timetable and trains will move according to it
You can automate all your signals, barriers, and switches without command stations, boosters, and additional wires

What's next?

Check documentation for more details about WCC
Order a WCC module, receive and create your first project
Create your first app using API
Develop your own WCC hardware module based on WCC protocol
Drop us a line with your feedback or ideas

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