Bachmann Decoders

[davecal]

I would like to get decoders for a couple of DCC ready engines I have.
I was thinking of the Bachmann # 44916. EZ decoder.
Does that sound OK.

Dave

[Rangerover1944]

Go for it, I haven't used them myself but from what I'm reading at least these have cv's that can be played with unlike the original less costly simple decoders you can't write to.

Compatible with NMRA-compliant DCC systems
Control speed, direction and lighting funtions (including headlight dimming)
Service mode decoder lock for changing the address on the layout
Ops mode programming
Two or four-digit addresses
28/128 speed step control
Advanced consisting
Adjustable acceleration, deceleration and start voltage
Instructions included

[cwmeeks]

I have one installed on a Bachmann Spectrum, I programmed it with my NCE cab. It works great.

Regards

chuck

[davecal]

Thank you gentlemen, appreciate the quick answers.
I'm new to the DCC game and learning.
Is there another type I can use here ?
Am I correct in assuming you can use them on any make Loco.

Dave

[Rangerover1944]

If your using the EZ command there isn't anything you can do with cv's or even have to. If on the other hand you have the Dynamis with probox you can adjust all the cv's and be able to customize the decoder to your liking, that's the great part of that particular decoder, like I said the earlier versions were very simple drop in no hassle decoder, lights and motion only, read only decoder, but still much better than DC analog, and I might add affordable to get started in simple DCC operation.

[davecal]

Thanks RR for that info.
I will be using the EZ Command Control as a matter of fact so are those
simpler decoders you mentioned still available,

Dave

[Rangerover1944]

Thank you gentlemen, appreciate the quick answers.
I'm new to the DCC game and learning.
Is there another type I can use here ?
Am I correct in assuming you can use them on any make Loco.

Dave

Dave a few of the other popular mobil decoders are TCS, NCE, Digitrax, Soundtraxx.
Check this site out, Tony's Trains, he offers a nice selection of decoders both sound and mobil.

http://www.tonystrains.com/tonystips/dccprimer/components/decoder-mobile.htm

I too still using EZ Command but I program decoders with a computer interface called Digitrax PR3/JMRI. But until you become more accostumed to all the in's and out's of DCC and the terminology, keep researching and asking questions. Here's probably the best place to purchase simple, no fuss, drop in decoders and yes they are Bachmann, this guy is well known and he also sells on eBay. so you can check his feedback. He ships fast and a Bachmann dealer and Ray is a great guy and you can even call him and talk to him. Jim

http://www.thefavoritespot.com/c-1395-decoders.aspx

[davecal]

Thanks a lot RR you've been a great help.

Cheers.
Dave