ATCS Monitor for Windows

[WisconsinRailfan]

Good Day Folks!

Anybody here use the Advanced Train Control Systems Monitor (ATCS) for Windows? http://www.atcsmon.com/ I just started using the program and so far I have been having a lot of fun, there are some "live feeds" over the web, and with http://railroadradio.com you can hear and see where the trains are. have not had a chance to try it out in field yet. The link shows the recommended scanners that work with the application. You will need to install a discriminator tap for it to work. but the live feeds give you a chance to try it out from home.

 

[trainman111]

I use it. Mostly for the "live feeds" though because my setup isn't perfect enough yet in order to receive the BCP's from CSX.

 

[radioscan]

I've been using it for it for three years now, mostly in the field.
I did have a server for awhile watching the 11,000 foot Carlisle Siding
on the CSX Toldeo Sub, but that computer is off line for the moment.
I'm currently keeping an eye out for any new ATCS installations in the Cincinnati area.

 

[W5JLF]

Where do you get the program itself? I went to the ATCS web sit but did not see where to download the program.
Thanks Joe

 

[trainman111]

I believe you have to join the yahoo group, then you can download it there.

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

That's correct, you have to Join the Yahoo! group, and get the program there, as well as other files. Best of all it's free

 

[W5JLF]

Thanks, I just joined the group waiting to receive conformation from the group.

 

[radioscan]

Pro-97

The Pro-97 is on sale at RS for $150 ($50 off) until June 23rd.
It is easy to modify with a discriminator tap and makes an excellent field scanner for ATCS monitoring.

 

[DaveNF2G]

Caveat for CSX railfans in New York State: CSX uses a proprietary data system in the 220 MHz band to do what ATCS does elsewhere. You won't be able to track CSX trains here.

 

[trainman111]

Is that just for New York State? I know down here in VA they use ATCS.

 

[DaveNF2G]

Yes, they are running the experimental system in New York. I don't know if they've attempted to deploy it anywhere else yet.

 

[trainman111]

Interesting. I've read about that system. I can't remember what they call it but there was a long discussion about it on the ATCS Monitor Yahoo! Group. It'll be interesting to see if they expand that system beyond NYS or not. I sure hope they don't!

 

[simonseville]

atcsmon

the site is not working

 

[mikewazowski]

the site is not working

You've just replied to a 10 year old thread.