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Bachmann EZ DCC track

Started by Sunnyfield, December 08, 2011, 03:32:07 PM

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Sunnyfield

I am confused about the DCC ready EZ track! My best way of explanation will be to use the part numbers from the catalog and their associated photos.
#44139 a #4 left turnout, appears to have a METAL frog and, from the description has a DCC decoder installed to operate the turnout
#44130 appears to be a sharper radius than a #4 (no number is given in the catalog listing), is DCC compliant but appears to have a plastic frog.
IS #44130 a sharper curve and does it have a plastic frog?
The reason for the question is I am running an On30 Bachmann 0-4-2 using DCC on a switching layout and it stalls on the "regular" manual EZ turnouts that have plastic frogs. If I am going to update to a DCC all metal frog turnout, I want to be certain that I am getting the best product for running short wheel base locomotives on DCC.
Thanks for your help!

Jerrys HO

Sunnyfield-

The 44130 is the same as your manual standard turnout, except that it has a decoder installed for DCC controller operation. The #4,#5,#6 is a better choice.

Jerry