According to info I found, this model was manufactured as DCC ready with the 8-pin socket in the tender. Info also places it about 25 yrs old. Good luck.

I have 20 EZ Track turnouts, some go to sidings, some go to yard tracks. I don't know of way to modify the turnouts. There may be someone out there smarter then me that would know if it's possible. I simply isolate the siding and/or yard tracks using a Dremel tool and run power through an ON/OFF switch.

My layout is U-shaped, 12'x16'x8' by 4' wide sections. I am using EZ Command Control with a EZ Command 5amp Power Booster. Power feeders are about 10' apart. So far I haven't had any power problems.

I'd like to replace the controllers that come with the Bachmann turnouts with momentary switches and route indicator lights mounted on a panel. Looking for suggestions and possible wiring info.

Thanks In Advance
 

 
I'm in need of a few of the metal slide connectors that go into the solenoids. If anyone has some solenoids that are burnt out I'll take them off of your hands.  I have good solenoids, just need the metal slide connectors. Not sure where the metal slides went.

Thanks in advance.

My EZ Command will program a loco to any address I chose. If I use a 'Test Track' I can address a 4 digit address. On the 'Mainline' I can only address a 2 digit address. I just start at the address assigned to a new loco of '3'. This particular loco appears to be Dead On Arrival. Doesn't show any sign of life. It has gone back to the seller. But thanks to all for responding.

Thanks Len. I tried running it on a non-DCC track and it doesn't respond at all. I have a Bachmann EZ Command Dynamis system. Is it capable of resetting CV8?I'm guessing that because it seems DOA you wouldn't be able to do anything.

Is it possible to 'find' the address on a DCC loco when the owner doesn't recall it? I purchased a DCC unit from a private individual that was supposed to have been reset to address '3'. When I try to select '3' on my EZ Command it's not responding, both on the Mainline and/or Testtrack. This is a Spectrum unit. I'm not even sure that it is picking up power from the track. All my other locos work just fine. How can I test this unit?

Thanks

I just did a search on ebay and found them. HO Scale Oil Bunkers for Model Train Railroad by Century Foundry (2101). 4 in a pack for $11. Check them out.

I would like to see Bachmann bring out a DCC version of all Thomas engines. I have purchased many of the engines over the past few years and then had DCC control (no sound) added to all of them. It would just be nice to already installed.

I have collected many of the HO T&F engines and rolling stock. I would like to see more on the locos brought out with decoders installed. I also have G Scale equipment and same goes for them. Would save me the time of doing it myself.

Ed S.,
My entire layout is EZ-Track. I have seen the same change. Can't say that it's any better or worse than the older. If the track doesn't have the holes I just drill them as needed. I haven't noticed the problem with taken sections apart. I certainly wouldn't replace the track as it has seen an increase in price.
Bob Z.

Per Bachmann's catalog, a 2-10-0 has a minimum of 22" radius. I would think a 2-10-2 would be the same.

I've had a number of these do the same thing. Sometimes I would take a small pair of channel locks or pliers and gently clamp on the flat side of the plug to pull them together. Problem with that is I'll never be able to pull apart. I wish Bachmann would produce turnout connectors like their competitor and I could use my own wire.

DCC Ready means that the DCC Socket Connector is installed in the loco but you have to install the DCC Decoder.