Is it possible to get reliable uncoupling & coupling using Bachmann E-Z Mate Mark II couplers with the Bachmann magnet? Thinking of building an N scale layout that will incorporate some operations and was wondering how reliable the couplers are in N scale.

Best regards,
Brian

Coupler to coupler is approximately 10 3/4" long and wheel to wheel is approximately 9 1/2".

Best regards,
Brian

You guys are correct. I found this on the FAQ for the E-Z Command DCC system which clears up the confusion.

"Does E-Z Command support electric momentum?
Yes. When you slow down or speed up your train quickly the decoder in the locomotive will use its built in momentum to control the speed change of the locomotive.  Acceleration and Deceleration are a function of parameters stored in the decoder.  Bachmann decoder equipped locomotives come with these parameters preset for best operations."

It would be possible for a DCC controller to have momentum built-in (as well as on the DCC decoder) which is the way it sounded like as advertised by Bachmann. But according to the answer on the FAQ, Bachmann is advertising the E-Z Command as having electric momentum but it is really a feature of only the DCC decoder.

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Brian

I know a lot about the Bachmann E-Z Command Control System which is advertised as having electric momentum. Here is how it is described in the Bachmann E-Z Command instruction manual - "When using the speed control knob to start and stop to your locomotive, your E-Z Command system allows your trains to operate with a realistic acceleration and coasting effect called Electric Momentum. Rather than starting or stopping abruptly, the engine will accelerate and slow more gradually, replicating the characteristics of a prototype locomotive and cars. Remember to plan carefully when slowing or stopping your train."

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Brian

I am in the planning stage of building a model train track and also plan on using DCC to control the locos only. I see positives to both options (using DCC turnout or conventional electric turnouts). I plan on using the conventional electric turnouts since I find it more intuitive and easier to just flip a switch to control the turnout even if it means more wiring. I can also see how the wiring is much simpler and it can be more convenient to control a turnout from anywhere on the track using a DCC handheld controller. Another consideration is the added cost involved with using DCC turnouts.

Best regards,
Brian

The Black Interconnecting Power Cable should have been included with your E-Z Command control Center and used in combination with the #44212 Bachmann DC speed controller. You might try seeing if you can get the cable direct from Bachmann.

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Brian

Kiong,

The momentum control is already built into the E-Z Command and is always in operation without having to activate it. You should notice that when you try to stop a locomotive on the track that it continues to coast slightly which represents the weight of a real train and is referred to as momentum.

It also possible to adjust the momentum even further by changing the CV's of the decoder chip using a more advanced DCC system or another DCC device that has the ability to program CV's.

Best regards,
Brian