In general

E-Z Command Control Center Item No. 44902 and its components are the result of a partnership between Bachmann Industries Inc., USA and Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Germany


E-Z Command Dynamis Item No. 36505 (image shows just handset) and its components are the result of a partnership between Bachmann Europe Plc, UK and ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co., Germany


Each Bachmann DCC system and its Components are found in the Bachmann 2013 Catalog

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Bachmann Industries Inc.  (aka Bachmann Trains) and Bachmann Europe Plc (aka Bachmann UK) are sister companies of parent Kader Holdings Company Limited, Hong Kong

Click here for Bachmann video about

     Item No. 44912 E-Z Command Automatic Reverse Loop Module
     Item No. 44597 E-Z Track 9" Power Terminal with Insulated Gap

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The Configuration Variable Defaults PDF file for some Bachmann Sound Value decoders have been updated.

Check to see if you need to replace any you printed.
Click Here for links to supported CVs and their Configuration Variable Defaults

The CV 29 - Configuration Register 1 default value is 22 for some models and 6 for others.  This is not a typo.

Click Here for an introduction to the use and benefits of the Bachmann Dynamis wireless system article by Nigel Burkin


It is a PDF.

Click Here for PDF of the analog (not DCC decoder equipped) HO E-Z Track Turnout Instructions.

Instructions prepared by Bachmann

The following is a repeat of a post I made several days ago.

Those with a Bachmann Spectrum DCC Sound On Board (factory installed sound decoder) steam locomotive can benefit from the information in the following SoundTraxx documents.

Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder OEM Steam Sound User's Guide

Quick Start Guide For Bachmann DCC Sound-Equipped Locomotives

Some posts have been called to my attention that may unintentionally misinform some people about wiring.

Locomotives and Tenders:
Bachmann has not used a consistent wire color to identify a wire's function even in same models. If using a wire factory installed, you must verify the wire's function. Check all wires, as a function match for one color wire does not indicate a function match for any other wires.

Decoders:
The wires attached to a Bachmann decoder do follow the NMRA DCC color scheme. Notwithstanding the NMRA DCC wire color code Recommended Practice, always follow the wiring guide provided with any manufacturer's decoder.

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Bach-man, if Bachmann has started using wire color scheme to indicate function, please advise date started and if the color scheme is followed in all scales.

Those using a Lenz DCC system may want to obtain the new Lenz version 3.6 software.

Information about the features of version 3.6 not yet on the Lenz website.

Use the information in this old Model Railroader article http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=247
to help eliminate the causes of most model railroad derailments.

Some info about knuckle couplers found in
http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=a&id=252

Don't want to clean track ----- then compare  CVP Products’  AirWire900 http://www.cvpusa.com/airwire900_system_info.php using their T9000 wireless throttle to the other control systems available for large scale model trains. Do take the time to download and read the manual for the T9000 wireless throttle.

Note --- I do not have any affiliation with CVP, Bachmann, Tony Walsham’s Remote Control Systems or any command control or decoder manufacturer, distributor or retailer.

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Tony Walsham are you getting close to offering a product that takes advantage of DCC features in your product line?

The exchange of information, assumes and belittling in several of the threads... 

I have a different point of view than some. It does not matter to me which control system one uses...   DC, battery with R/C,  DCC or a combination (yes, there is a command control system using wireless throttle, battery on board power and DCC powered by battery). However I, as I believe some contributors to this board, would desire a decision about the control system one uses be made on facts and not misinformation or misperceptions.

An involved model railroader, of any scale, can make decisions about what they want and are willing to pay for their railroads; but, only when relevant product information is readily available.

I informed Bach-man on several occasions, starting when I was given a head up Bachmann was going to use DCC in products, that DCC does not fit the Bachmann Business Model as I understand it. Because of the business model there a lack of relevant product information.

The following can be used to calculate scale miles per hour for any scale and any timed length of travel. Best to use a stop watch to time the travel over a measured distance.

L = length of travel in inches
F = scale factor
T = time in seconds for locomotive to travel length.

Scale MPH = ((L x F/12)/5280) x 3600/T

Example: If it takes 5.2 seconds for a HO locomotive to travel over two straight pieces of Bachmann sectional E-Z Track.
L = length of travel in inches: 18 inches
F = scale factor: 87.1
T = time in seconds: 5.2

Scale MPH = ((18 x 87.1/12)/5280) x 3600/5.2 = 17.1 MPH 

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To use   Microsoft EXCEL
Cell A1 enter length travel in inches
Cell A2 enter scale factor
Cell A3 enter time in seconds
Cell A4 enter the scale MPH formula  =((A1*A2/12)/5280)*3600/A3