NCE (North Coast Engineering) has been making DCC equipment since 1993, headquartered in Webster, New York. Their flagship product — the PowerCab — is the most popular DCC starter system in North America for one simple reason: it's a complete, expandable command station and throttle in a single handheld unit, with a real "ProCab"-style interface that scales from a 4x8 layout to a 30x40 basement empire.
We stock NCE accessories and infrastructure: the EB1 Single-District DCC Circuit Breaker (adjustable 1.5–8A, 30x faster trip — essential for protecting layout wiring from shorts), the P519 19V DC 5-Amp 90W Power Supply (for PH5 systems and PB5a boosters), the P114 13.8V DC 24W Power Supply (for the Power Cab), the PCP Power Cab Connection Panel (replacement / spare with track plug), the USB Interface for Power Cab (Windows 10/11 plug-and-play), the Auto SW Programming-Track Adapter, and the 6-pin RJ12 to 8-pin CAT5 RJ45 Cab Bus Adapter for UTP-CAT5 interconnect.
NCE is the right starting point for a modeller's first DCC system — buy a PowerCab, plug it into the track, and you're running. As the layout grows, add boosters and additional throttles. Pair NCE with Decoders to outfit your locomotives, and our DCC & Electronics for the full system view. Ships from Oakville, Ontario. Free shipping on orders over $250.
