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Prodigy Advance2

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4.7 4.7
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4.5 4.5

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Prodigy Advance² DCC System

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MRC's Prodigy Advance2 (Squared) is a sophistocated, yet easy to operate Digital Command Control System with world beating features. Never before has advanced DCC been so enjotable to operate. The design is so brilliant and user friendly that all the basic operating instructions are printed on the back of the handheld and walk you through most operations with the easy to read LCD. Tedious pages and pages of complex engineering speak are not required to run your railroad. Run 99 simultaneous throttles. Running is intuitive and programming easy with the features listed PLUS: All 28 NMRA functions, program all CV's, 25 Recall and Stack features, Fast clock with adjustable ratios. 3.5 Amp output. Upgradable to wireless without modification. 14-28/128 speed steps. Advanced consisting, programming on the main or program track, "Yard" mode or "mainline" mode. Computer interface capability. Quick readout on the value of each decoder. two or four digit addressing, Turnout routing, and more. Three throttle plugs on the base unit. Comes with Base Unit, Power Supply, handheld controller with easy to read LCD and cables. Backed by MRC's 60 plus years of experience making the worlds finest train controls.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
55 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of setup, and value of the product. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and doesn't require volumes of instructions. That said, some complain about the damage.

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12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it works well, it does not look or perform used, and it looks and operates like brand new. Some appreciate the large function buttons and the fact that it has great features and looks.

"...Does not look or perform used. It looks and operates like brand new. Could not be happier with the unit. Amazon really came through on this one!" Read more

"The Controller works well. I like the large function buttons. The instructions are easy to understand...." Read more

"Good product, a lot in a small package, terrible instruction manual, if you have DCC experience you should be OK...." Read more

"...I upgraded from MRCs prodigy low end system. This works great, easy to use and more options on it to program and run my trains...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the setup of the product to be easy. They mention that it's simple and fun to operate, and doesn't require volumes of instructions. Customers also appreciate the user interface, saying that it makes things simple and enjoyable.

"...I like the large function buttons. The instructions are easy to understand...." Read more

"...Easy to set up and reliable in use." Read more

"...I got this to replace my digitrax zephyr, and the user interface is just night and day!..." Read more

"...up a small garden railroad in the yard and this unit was very easy to do initial setup...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the product. They say it is a nice unit at a good price.

"I got this item at an unbelievable price. I think the listing said it was used. Does not look or perform used. It looks and operates like brand new...." Read more

"...MRC Prodigy Advance Squared is really a great controller at a decent street price.For this I give it 5 stars...." Read more

"Great quality for half the cost !..." Read more

"I bought this from Amazon because of the great price. After using it now for quite a while, I have to say I have been very pleased with it...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the readability of the product to be nice. They mention that the LCD is easy to read, and the digital read out is a plus.

"...and should not have broken off the way they did, ...Most of the LCD is easy to read...." Read more

"...the Read feature is quite nice. In the future, I may connect to a JMRI interface...." Read more

"...Would recommend to anyone. Very user friendly. Digital read out is a plus, as well as having the instructions on the back of the hand held." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the product. For example, they mention that the shipping carton to reveal a very damaged box, the lock tabs were weak and broke off shortly after they received them, and the power supply broke down.

"...The big headache is that the cable lock 'tabs' were weak and broke off shortly after I received them These items were used carefully, and should not..." Read more

"Opened shipping carton to reveal a very damaged/bashed/worn box, possibly with slight damp/foxing of instructions and lid...." Read more

"Great product, fast delivery. The Power Suppy broke down and had to send it back to MRC for a replacement. Best to buy a Power Booster as well." Read more

never worked more than 2 or 3 days
1 Star
never worked more than 2 or 3 days
Terrible I wasted my money. sent it back twice never fixed problem. throttle goes blank. how do I get my money back. bought it in Dec 2020. sent ack twice never worked. now its too late for return or refund.
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Terrible I wasted my money. sent it back twice never fixed problem. throttle goes blank. how do I get my money back. bought it in Dec 2020. sent ack twice never worked. now its too late for return or refund.
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