Thank you very much for the assist. 

It is appreciated.

I understand the principal of the reverse loop module and how it works, but I am unsure of the wiring.

Do I need to add another terminal track inside of the reverse loop?  OR will the power connections I already have (none of which are within what will become the reverse loop) be sufficient.

I have looked for a document on the installation of the module but cannot seem to find one, prior to the purchase.

Thank you all.  Today, by chance I visited a local Flea Market.  There was a table with much old brass O and S gauge equipment.  Stopping to chat, and make good use of an extra chair, we got around to my layout and needs.  After a bit of rummaging through an old trunk; out came an AC turnout control power pack.

Who woulda thought!  But, after checking it with a handy multimeter from an adjacent table, the voltage was perfect.  It cost me Two Buck (american) and it works perfectly, for what it was intended, powering the switch motors.

I think, checking the local (and maybe not so local) flea markets will become a regular thing to do.

Again, THANK YOU!

Thanks.  That is the way I have it right now; and shall leave it that way.

I forgot to mention that my MRC unit also has power out connections for FIXED DC and REVERSE LOOP; if that would make any difference or help to my situation.

The original powerpack that came with the Bachmann trains does not have a provision for accessories.  I do have a MRC Powerpack, that is a few years old, and have been using it to run the smaller portion of my layout in DC mode. 

I now have some Bachmann DCC units, and the EZ Command Controller.

Is it possible to use the older MRC powerpack in conjuction with the EZ DCC to control the one DC train?  OR must I also add the original power pack for that purpose?  IF SO, how would I connect the MRC to the EZ Command Controller?

My MRC pack, has the option of fly wheel action and variable voltage etc...

Keep you hands off of my computer terminals, will you please.  You can use me as you ISP but stick to your own laptop.

btw... you layout looks really good.  All except for those constant derailments you keep having. 

I will get you an ACME control panel tomorrow when I get to the shop.

I thank you one and all for the great information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Quote from: Terry Toenges on December 31, 2008, 10:23:22 AM
Sounds like the old guy still has a lot of black track to unload and you're his prime candidate.

I'm the "old guy" the kid went to war... and I got the layout.

Thanks for your help.

I recently inherited a rather extensive 12'x10' Bachman HO layout that was created with the BLACK (steel) EZ track.   I wish to expand the layout more for my tastes.

There are two Bachmann authorized dealers in my area, but they do not seem to agree on my choices.  One, an old established dealer, says I cannot under any circumstances add Gray roadbed items to the current layout as the tracks are not compatible.  He refues to say why, so I assume Code.

The other whom is newer in the business, insists that the other dealer is just trying to make money off of me.  As both tracks are compatible for DC running only.  And in as much as that is how I am set up it is fine with me (for now anyway).  As both tracks are the same code, but one is Nickel Silver and the other as I know is Steel.

My basement is on the dry side, and there no smokers.

I ask the experts here, before I shell out for crossovers etc... 

Simply, CAN I use the two types on the same layout? 

==========EDIT BELOW==========

Oh I thought I would mention the complete layout uses PCC cars only.  It has fake over head wires, as it is two rail operation.  I just need to create a large railyard, thus the need to use parts other than what I have access to with the BLACK Roadbed.