I've got to tell you the two figures scare me.  The guy looks like he's holding her purse and the woman has had implants and a face that would freighten Frankenstein.  I would remove it from their opening page and probably their product line.

Just to say--very nice!

Quote from: BIG BEAR on January 05, 2008, 12:54:47 AM

       JJ,
     You are already using EZ Track, just use another terminal re-railer & run another 10 ft  terminal wire (red) to the existing power source. it's the EZ-ist way you can do this.
    Good luck,
                 Barry

Isn't there only one red output socked on the EZ DCC controller?

I have the same set as the OP.  I think she's asking (and I too would like to know) what are the part numbers of the power feeders and how are they hooked up to the Bachmann DCC EZ controller?  Are the power feeders a Bachmann product?

Can I run them with your EZ controller?

Quote from: grumpy on December 22, 2007, 07:30:00 PM
If you are using EZ TRack the turnout may have a slight twist in it which raises the frog and aportion of the track. Check it through with a straight edge .The solution is to fasten down the turnout so that is flat to the base.
Don

Unfortunately this is not an option--ours is--at least for now--a temporary layout.

I will check the height of the couplers.  Are they adjustable?

I just got the Digital Commander set for my 9 year old daughter (and of course me!)  The problem is the caboose keeps unhooking when it runs over the included turnout.  I heard that the Bachman turnouts needs to be filed down--but where?

David

Got it, thank you.

Quote from: Terry Toenges on December 19, 2007, 12:45:54 PM
An added benefit is that you can pull it up and reuse it if you change your mind about you layout plan. Ever try to pull up and reuse glued down cork?
I just use diluted white glue and dribble it over the liner when I have it in place.
When it's dry, I lay the track and put a dab of white glue along the edges of the plastic roadbed every 6 to 8 inches or so.

I'm not sure what you're saying here.  Are you saying you glue it down first to your board and then, "I...use diluted white glue and dribble it over the liner when I have it in place."  If so, why?

Quote from: SteamGene on December 18, 2007, 05:35:17 PM
D------!  BAH!  HUMBUG!
Gene

Methinks you are an old world traditionalist. 

However, I think it's important to welcome into the fold any form of modeling or "playing with trains."  I am not going to be taking it to a high level, but my 9 year old daughter may get hooked and as she grows up embrace the deeper levels of the hobby.  Or her son (not for 20 years I hope  ), or...

The point is don't pooh pooh any chance to grow the hobby.

If not, whose do you like?

I just got the Deluxe Commander set and want to get more track and switches.  Is the Hobby Track Pack a good value? Ridgeroad Station has it for $57.75.

If you plug in the walk around unit can you control two trains' sounds?

I just got the Bachmann Digital Commander Deluxe Set today.  I am really looking forward to getting into playing with trains.  Note I said playing as opposed to modeling.  I just want to run trains.  I think this set will be ideal for me and my 9 year old daughter.  Now my concern, when I heard of your son's age, is that HO might be to delicate for him.  But after reading that he can get things back running after accidents I think he might be OK.

I don't agree that he needs to be learning about wiring and DC.  I think by the time he's a teenager the majority of younger people will be using DCC.  The Bachmann set is every well thought out and comes with a DVD explaining DCC and other concepts.  Of course EZ track is a lot easier than the track he probably got with his first set.

I see the set through many internet dealers around $167.  I picked mine up, new, on Ebay from nationalrailroad at a great price.  He's appears not to have them in stock, but you can check.  (BTW I'm not related to him, I live across country.  )