How do I add a magnetic uncoupler to my HO Bachmann EZ track?

Started by Erie Railroad Guy, January 31, 2017, 10:39:34 AM

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Erie Railroad Guy

My layout consists of Bachmann EZ track, I have the Bachmann magnetic knuckle couplers but do not know how to use them with a magnet.  I looked it up on YouTube but there is nothing that shows how to do it for the EZ track.  I know you have to buy a magnet?  Where do you put the magnet? But I don't know what?  Please help and thank you.

Len

You don't say what scale you're using.

If HO you can use the 'Magnet w/Brakeman' #78999 http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=258_273&products_id=4836

Or, if you want to see the magnet location without brakemen all over the place, you can use one of the Kadee between the rails magnets. Even though EZ-Track is Code 100 rail, the Kadee Code 83 magnet will work, and is less likely to snag anything.

If you're N scale then you want the 'Magnet w/Brakeman' #78998 http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=879_604_786_787&products_id=2764

Or you can use a Micro-Trains magnet if you prefer between the rails.

Kadee has an explanation of how they work here https://kadee.com/animation/c1.htm

Len

If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

Terry Toenges

The Bachmann magnets have sticky stuff on them so you can stick them to the underside of the EZ Track. Then, put the brakeman alongside the track where you have the magnet underneath.
Feel like a Mogul.


Terry Toenges

Tiebreaker's shows you how to use it with the magnet in place.
This video (part 1) shows attaching the magnet under the track at about 2:10 spot in the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClY5aUiCZBs
Feel like a Mogul.