News archive

All the news about Lokstoredigital: firmware and software updates, new devices and trade show dates.

2026

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX V2026.04

You can find all changes in our forum.

Intermodellbau 2026 in Dortmund

From 16 to 19 April 2026 we will once again be exhibiting at Intermodellbau 2026 in Dortmund.

We look forward to seeing you there! Your Lokstoredigital team

2025

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX V2025.12
  • LoDi-S88-CommanderLX V6.3.0
  • LoDi-CV-Programmer V0.10

You can find all changes in our forum.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-Rektor V03.05.04
  • LoDi-Booster10A V01.05
  • LoDi-CV-Programmer V0.9

You can find all changes in our forum.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX V2025.10
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.05.01
  • LoDi-CV-Programmer V0.8
  • LoDi-Con V0.6.9

The installation notes are in progress and an offline installer will follow.

You can find all changes in our forum.

Faszination Modellbau in Friedrichshafen

After the show is before the show: from 31 October to 2 November 2025, Faszination Modellbau opens its doors in Friedrichshafen – and of course we will be there.

You will find us in hall A1, stand 1404. Visit us, experience our hardware in action and get to know our co-exhibitors HG’s Modellbahnambulanz, Bimm Modellbau and FS-Modellbahn. We look forward to seeing you!

IMA Göppingen

We are at the IMA in Göppingen! You will find us in tent 1, stand 48, together with HG’s Modellbahnambulanz.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX V2025.07

You can find all changes in our forum.

LoDi-CV-Programmer and new LoDi-WiB-M available

Available now! The LoDi-CV-Programmer – many have been waiting eagerly for it, and now it is finally here.

In addition, the revised version of the LoDi-WiB-M is now available in the shop, along with the new LoDi-WiB-M-R, designed specifically for lighting the on-board restaurant.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-Rektor V03.04.09
  • LoDi-Booster10A V01.04

You can find all changes in our forum.

Office closed from 4 to 16 April 2025

From 4 April until 16 April 2025 our office will be closed. No orders will be processed during this time.

Come and visit us at the Westfalenhalle for Intermodellbau, hall 4, stand D.22. You can also buy on site and benefit from an 8% show discount. We look forward to your visit!

Intermodellbau 2025 in Dortmund

This year we will once again be at Intermodellbau in Dortmund, taking place from 10 to 13 April 2025.

Sharing our stand are the following co-exhibitors: Meises Modellbahncenter, BIMM Modellbau and HG’s Modellbahnambulanz.

Discounted tickets are available with the code 165550 in the show’s online ticket shop – the code gives €2.50 off the day ticket.

You will find us in hall 4 at stand 4.D22.

The new LoDi-8-GBM-P v2 is here

Available from today: the new LoDi-8-GBM-P v2 – the feedback module designed for large gauges and garden railways! With new functions, DCC-A ready and fully updatable.

New members of the LoDi-Verteiler series are also available: the 7-way and 11-way LoDi distributors.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2025.01
  • LoDi-S88-CommanderLX V06.02.07
  • LoDi-Shift-Commander V01.07.05

You can find all changes in our forum.

2024

Autumn trade shows 2024

From 1 to 3 November 2024, Faszination Modellbau opens its doors in Friedrichshafen. Together with HG’s Modellbahnambulanz we will be exhibiting again – and for the first time in Friedrichshafen we will also have a shop area where you can buy our products.

You can also meet us at these shows: the Werst model railway days in Oggersheim on 25–26 October 2024 and the winter model railway days at the Technik-Museum Speyer on 16–17 November 2024.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2024.09
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.03.02
  • LoDi-S88-CommanderLX V06.02.05
  • LoDi-Booster V4.03
  • LoDi-Booster 10A+ V1.03

You can find all changes in our forum.

Introducing the new LoDi-Booster 10A+

The LoDi-Booster 10A+ now delivers even more power for large and demanding model railway layouts. With an adjustable output of up to 14.99 amps, configurable via the LoDi-ProgrammerFX, it is the perfect solution for all layouts from gauge 0 upwards. It supports RailCom, offers short-circuit protection and can be run from a simple DC power supply. Ideal for garden railways and large layouts!

Summer party at Meines Modellbahn Center

On 24 August 2024, Meines Modellbahn Center (MMC) in Geesthacht is holding a summer party. Lokstoredigital will be there in person together with HG’s Modellbahnambulanz, Bimm Modellbau and the Schönower Eisenbahngarten.

From 11:00 to 18:00 we will be happy to answer all your questions – and of course we will have devices with us that you can buy on site. As a highlight, we will be building and landscaping a layout together, live on site.

Office closed – we are at Intermodellbau

From 16 to 22 April 2024 our office will be closed while we exhibit at Intermodellbau in Dortmund. Feel free to visit us there and buy the components you need directly, with a show discount.

Shop orders will be processed in chronological order from 23 April 2024. Visit us in hall 4, stand D22 – we look forward to seeing you!

Discounted tickets for Intermodellbau 2024

We are offering discounted tickets for Intermodellbau in Dortmund (18 to 21 April 2024).

In the online ticket shop, enter the access code 157742 at the padlock symbol – this reduces ticket prices by €2.50. We look forward to your visit!

Company closed from 4 to 8 April 2024

From 4 to 8 April 2024 our company will be closed. Enquiries – by phone or email – will be handled again from 9 April 2024, and shop orders will likewise be processed in chronological order from 9 April 2024.

Intermodellbau 2024 – together with strong partners

We are delighted to take part in Intermodellbau in Dortmund again this year – together with our valued partners at our stand: Modellbahnambulanz and Bimm Modellbau, exhibiting its exquisite laser-cut models for the first time. Also joining us is our partner from the Netherlands, Rokon (Ron Konstapel).

We are also very pleased that Xander Berkhout and Georg Köhler from iTrain will be at our stand from 18 to 20 April, sharing their expert knowledge and insights into the world of computer-controlled model railways.

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2024.01
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.02.07
  • LoDi-8-GBM-P V01.04.04

You can find all changes in our forum.

Lokstoredigital at “Modell Leben” in Erfurt

From 9 to 11 February 2024 you will find us at the largest trade fair held in Thuringia.

There will be no world record attempt this year, but plenty of other highlights – for example a train that serves drinks to everyone who donates to the parents’ initiative for children with leukaemia and tumours.

For this reason our office will not be staffed from 5 to 12 February 2024!

2023

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2023.08
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.02.05
  • LoDi-Shift-Commander V01.06.01
  • LoDi-S88-CommanderLX V06.01.11
  • LoDi-Booster V4.02

You can find all changes in our forum.

Conversion boards for the ICE Experimental

Available from today: the conversion boards for the ICE Experimental.

Intermodellbau 2023 in Dortmund

Lokstoredigital at Intermodellbau in Dortmund: the show takes place from 20 to 23 April 2023. You will find us in hall 4, stand 4.D22.

The LoDi-DMX-Interface

Our newest family member: a simple, ArtNet-compliant network DMX interface.

Lokstoredigital at “Modell Leben” in Erfurt

From 10 to 12 February 2023 we will be at the “Modell Leben” fair in Erfurt. We do not have our own stand there, but we are showing an LGB railway controlled by the LoDi system. You will find us in hall 3 (IG Indoor Parcour).

2022

New software updates

Available now – new updates for:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2022.12
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.01.03
  • LoDi-S88-CommanderLX V06.01.05

You can find all changes in our forum.

The LoDi-Con!

Our newest family member: the handheld controller from Lokstoredigital.

International Model Railway Exhibition in Friedrichshafen

Lokstoredigital has a stand at the “Internationale Modellbahn Ausstellung” in Friedrichshafen! From 4 to 6 November 2022 you will find us right at the Foyer West entrance, stand 1502. We look forward to your visit!

The new LoDi-S88-Commander LX

A revised version with a 32-bit dual-core processor. There is also an update for the LoDi-8-GBM v2. Available now from our partners and in the LoDi-Shop.

The LoDi-WiB-A

Available from today: the universal lighting board with very low power consumption.

Update fireworks!

Today brings a whole firework display of updates:

  • LoDi-Start (LoDi-ProgrammerFX mit Updatefunktion)
  • LoDi-Rektor V03.00.06
  • LoDi-Booster V04.01
  • LoDi-Booster 10A V01.03
  • LoDi-S88-Commander V05.02.02
  • LoDi-Shift-Commander V01.05.02

You can find all changes in our forum.

2021

The LoDi-WiB ICE2 St

Available now: the lighting board for the driving trailer of the Märklin ICE2.

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor, V3.0.3, is now available in our download area!

You can find all changes in our forum.

New products available!

Introducing the LoDi-KSM-P for large gauges and the LoDi-Verteiler 2×3.

New starter sets: the Mega LoDi starter set Driving and Mega LoDi starter set Driving 10A – with LoDi-Rektor, LoDi-Booster (10A), Wi-Fi mouse and router. Everything pre-configured and usable out of the box.

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor, V3.0.1, is now available in our download area!

You can find all changes in our forum.

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.9.0
  • LoDi-S88-Commander Version 5.0.5

Modellstellwerk 10 supports the LoDi system

The LoDi system is now supported by the model railway software Modellstellwerk 10.

Introducing the LoDi-8-GBM-P!

For large gauges from 0 upwards: perfect for garden railways thanks to secure bus wiring. Rated at 10 amps per channel with full RailCom support – detecting up to 8 locomotives per feedback module.

The powerhouse: the LoDi-Booster 10A!

For large gauges from 0 upwards – perfect for garden railways thanks to secure bus wiring.

LoDi-WiB ICE-M

Introducing the lighting system for the ICE 1 and 2 from Märklin® and Trix®.

New section: Lighting & Conversions

A new section has been created: here you will now find conversion boards for locomotives as well as complete lighting concepts, e.g. for the Piko® ICE3. More interesting products to follow …

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.7.5
  • LoDi-TrainSpeed Version 1.04

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.7.2

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-Booster Firmwareversion 3.00

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.7

User manuals as PDF

A user manual in PDF format is now available for download beneath each device description.

2020

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor

New firmware for the LoDi-Rektor, V2.6.1, is now available in our download area!

LoDi symbols for WinTrack

Ready for download now: LoDi symbols for the WinTrack track planning software. Special thanks go to Radi (YouTube), who drew all the symbols with great dedication.

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.6

Bus-driven switching modules

From the magazine Digitale Modellbahn: “How analogue switching works in digital operation”.

New downloads available

Ready for download now:

  • LoDi-ProgrammerFX Version 2.5

Rocrail now supports the LoDi system

The LoDi system is now supported by Rocrail – one of the best-known open-source projects for controlling model railways, cross-platform and with a large community.

What does a computer-based modeller need?

From the magazine Digitale Modellbahn: “Rebuilding a legend”.

Lokstoredigital is part of the MobaPros!

Lokstoredigital is now part of the MobaPros.

The LoDi system and the Höllental railway

From the magazine Digitale Modellbahn: “Rebuilding a legend”.

LoDi-Shorty #4

You can now watch our new LoDi-Shorty #4 on YouTube.

2019

The LoDi system in DiMo magazine

The LoDi system featured in the magazine Digitale Modellbahn.

LoDi-Shorty #3

You can now watch our new LoDi-Shorty #3 on YouTube.

LoDi-Trainspeed deliveries have begun

We are pleased to announce that deliveries of the LoDi-Trainspeed have begun. Everyone who pre-ordered will receive theirs in the coming week.

The LoDi-Trainspeed goes into production

The time has come: the LoDi-Trainspeed works and is now in production. The estimated time until the series is finished is around 10 weeks.

A few facts about the device: speed measurement is simple and possible at any time, plus length measurement and improved measurement management and results. The LoDi-Trainspeed can be placed under the track, in a tunnel or to the left/right of the track. External LEDs can also be connected, e.g. a ready and measurement LED on the layout.

LoDi and iTrain user seminar in Frankenthal

On 9 March 2019, a LoDi and iTrain user seminar took place at the MEF clubhouse in Frankenthal (Mörsch). On the agenda: setting up and configuring the LoDi devices, integrating them into iTrain, correct use of RailCom, automation functions and general questions. Afterwards there was a relaxed session running trains on the club’s large layout.