What do you guys use for a reasonable (meaning reasonably inexpensive/ reasonable quality)
2-function decoders for your recently released HO Bachmann steamers?
( I take it all you need is 2-function for directional lights for all the 5-pole Bachmanns steam )

Say something more versatile than the Bachmann decoder.
Just for units you don't need sound for, just need a 'more tune-able' decoder for running
characteristics.

And just to make it more challenging_ is there a 'one decoder fits all ' so I can order on a
'quantity discount' from a dealer. 

Any news on the release date of the
Acela Express 01204 Set?

So after studying my E Z Command literature & this Forum, I have a question.
Say when operating your layout by yourself, could you set your Walk-Around Companion to Address 9 and then Function and just use it for a 'turnout controller'.
While of course be using the Commander to run your trains?
(If you don't accidentally hit the 9 button on the Controller
and mess things up)
I haven't seen anyone mention this in a posting, so I ask If you can do this?

Has anyone used the E Z Command Control to operate the Digitrax/Kato DS61K1L and DS61K1R Stationary Decoder made for Kato Unitrack HO Turnouts?
Or if anyone hasn't, what do you 'sages' think? Would there be a DCC compatibility problem
with Bachmann's & Digitrax's?
Thanks in advance..

http://www.digitrax.com/prd_statdec_ds61k1.php