EZ Command DCC Turnouts

wilmeaux · November 28, 2008, 06:48:24 PM

A couple of questions:

First, are any plans in the works for Bachmann to market a kit for converting the conventional EZ Track Turnouts to DCC?

And secondly, the way I understand the instructions, your EZ Command system can only handle a maximum of 8 turnouts. Is this correct? Surely I missed something here.

Thanks,

Wilmeaux

the Bach-man · November 29, 2008, 12:08:30 AM

Dear Wil,
There are no plans to make a conversion kit.
You are correct- an EZ Command will control up to eight turnouts.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

WoundedBear · November 29, 2008, 01:04:02 AM

I love how Bachmann touted the "I/O Port" on the back of the EZC as your "window to the future"...meaning expansion.

Then they abandon EZC and launch a whole new self standing system....Dynamis.

Sid

grumpy · November 29, 2008, 01:13:14 AM

Sid
I have been waiting 3 months from Trainland / Trainworld for the expansion items and they keep telling me they are on back order from Bachman . I have ph other shops and nobody has all the pieces. Here I am with an EZCommand and I can't expand it . What's up there Mr. Bachman.
Don

the Bach-man · November 29, 2008, 04:14:18 PM

Dear Grumpy,
What items, specifically, are on back-order?
As far as I know, all EZ Command add-ons are available.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

grumpy · November 29, 2008, 04:29:28 PM

Mr. Bachman
I am looking for 44907 and 44908. These items have been on order for three months and every time I inquire I am told they are on backorder. ( I have heard that story before ).
Don

Yampa Bob · November 30, 2008, 04:17:30 PM

Don, last I looked Tower Hobbies had them in stock. I don't remember prices, their site is down at the moment.

the Bach-man · November 30, 2008, 11:34:26 PM

Dear Don,
I'll get an inventory check tomorrow.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

TankerDriver · January 27, 2011, 09:19:58 PM

Mr. Bachmann,
It's been a while since this question was originally asked, but has there been any further consideration of marketing a conversion package for earlier ez track turnouts to DCC
Thanks

the Bach-man · January 27, 2011, 10:25:30 PM

Dear Tank,
There has been none to date.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

RGC · January 27, 2011, 10:45:40 PM

You could convert the EZ track turnouts to DCC with stationary decoders and a little work, but I believe you couldn't control them with the EZ command system.

Bobby1939 · January 28, 2011, 01:24:33 PM

I'm new to Bachmann. I've purchased the EZ DCC system off EBay and am using it successfully with some EZ Track. I decided to by one #5 turnout (non-DCC) and now find that I can't connect the directional switch to my DCC controller. What do I need to activate the switch?

Joe323 · January 28, 2011, 01:46:29 PM

Quote from: Bobby1939 on January 28, 2011, 01:24:33 PM
I'm new to Bachmann. I've purchased the EZ DCC system off EBay and am using it successfully with some EZ Track. I decided to by one #5 turnout (non-DCC) and now find that I can't connect the directional switch to my DCC controller. What do I need to activate the switch?

Non DCC switches will not work with EZ command. Youll need a seperate power supply. I use the AC terminals from an old HO trainset power pack to operate my switching.

Bobby1939 · January 28, 2011, 03:05:08 PM

Thanks, Joe. I just happen to have one handy.

daxdog · January 28, 2011, 04:41:15 PM

I am thinking of getting several of these to control my Bachmann turnouts.
http://www.lenz.com/products/decoders/accessory/ls150.html
You wouldn't be able to program it with a Bachmann EZ Command, but if you could get a friend or hobby shop to program it I bet you could use it.

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