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#1
HO / Bachmann Ballast Tamper
May 30, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
Which decoder will work for this install?
#2
HO / Bachmann Turntable and dcc
May 17, 2013, 06:25:03 PM
Installed Bac 44915 decoder into Bac turntable. It was working fine using loco 3 until I inadvertantly reprogrammed it to another ID. The problem is I have no idea what it is programmed to. Have NCE power Pro system,if that helps.

Short of buying another decoder, is there a way to see what it is programmed at thru the system?

Thanks!
#3
HO / Bachmann Turntable and dcc
May 09, 2013, 08:25:14 PM
Installed the turntable with Bachmann decoder. Have NCE DCC control system. How do I program TT as there appears to be no option for placing it in program mode, as the dcc switches have the "button" . Also is there a way to program an individual track to stop at or is it done only by sight?

Thanks

#4
HO / Re: New to DCC
April 18, 2013, 10:46:37 PM
As a follow up I designed a layout using "Anyrail" software. It was very easy to use and make corrections. As far as the material for the layout I will be using Bachmann EZ sectional track in NS, code 100. All of the switches will be DCC controlled. The power will be NCE RF 5 amp. Havent received it yet, cant wait. As far as the table I will be building a frame and inserting 2" thick styrofoam for the base and paint it brown. The foam comes in 4x8 sheets at HD and is very strong yet light. I had used homosote years ago and it warped over time.
  I hear you regarding the wiring. Will use feeders every 5 feet and solder to rail clips. What size wire do you recommend? I also have a reverse loop and need to know if plastic joiners are needed for isolation?

Years ago I went the route of cork road bed with the separate track layed on it. At this point I would rather dress up the EZ track with ballast. On that topic I agree the commercial ballast is costly. Before doing ths layout I belonged to a O scale club where we had a 30 x 70 layout. We used 50lb buckets of roofing granules for ballast. Worked great at significant cost savings.

Many Thanks for your input. Keep it coming!!
#5
HO / Re: New to DCC
April 16, 2013, 05:52:43 PM
Many Thanks for your expertise. After some consideration I have decided to go with the NCE RF system, 5 amp power. Like was mentioned it is a bit pricey up front but in time I will be making the layout larger and would rather do it now than later. When I start laying track will be the test of the real world! ;D

From a strictly can or cannot position does anyone know if the Bachmann EZ track terminal sections be wired to each other? In other words have a plug from the power supply to one side of the terminal section on a main line , then another plug from the opposite side going out to another terminal section in the yard lets say? Sort of like daisy chain.

Your thoughts are welcome!!
#6
HO / New to DCC
April 15, 2013, 06:49:50 PM
After a long hiatus I am returning to HO trains and will be building a 10 x7 layout using Bachmann E-Z track and DCC control.  The question I have is how do I determine how many terminal tracks with DCC inputs may be required? If more than 1 how do I accomplish this? Do I run a plug into 1 side of a terminal track and another out the other side to the next or ???????

Thanks in advance!!!