Bach-man can pass the word on and it will get louder the longer this thread goes.

I put my request in for the 2" straights here.......X

any one else?


HGC

Jim has given great information. 

I can only add that I use the simple command controller to handle 2 DCC engines  and one DC plus I use this same command controller to handle my turnouts,  three right  44131 and four left 14130.  Very simple to program.  Headlights on the DCC engines  # 10 - no horn on my units though.

I do not know if the command controller will give you a horn i.e. if engine had this capability. Maybe Jim can confirm this.

HGC    good luck with your horn!

E-Z command as per Bob, good review then there is S F buff reply - and to check this Dynamis out go to:

"Model Railroad News" review August 08 issue pg. 74.  In fact the "Model Railroad News" is running several issues on DCC systems, Part 3 in the August issue also.

Report back on your choice or progress - Good luck.

HGC

Hunt's advice is very good. 

I just went out and purchased.  Finding out now - there are many good differences. 

Follow his advice and if you can have some hands on in a couple different locations.

HGC

That is a Beauty.  

HGC

'faraway' - Good, That is what I wanted to hear/read.  44 ton now in my, near future.  

HGC

I intend to purchase a GE 44 Ton Diesel Switcher.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=68

BUT fellow club member said purchase two because the pickup needs two on this layout because the 44 may stop for reasons: pick-up not as effective.  

If you have a GE 44 Tonner; is this a problem?  Or is this member just having a problem?

HGC

My reply again would be the E-Z Command; have the Dynamis but for me the Command works best.

HGC

Try this site:    http://www.dccuncoupling.com/

I have a double end and am very pleased.

HGC

Hunt's above comment is right on.

I use 6 turnout and 2 DCC engines and one DC engine at the same time. 

Caveat running small loop within a larger loop and several turnouts to work tracks.   

Command DCC powered system - all works grand. 

Try with what you have before you buy more power.

HGC

Plugged into track without either power [wall wart} plugged in then only then plugged in the Dynamis and it gave a short error pulled the track wire from the command and short went away.  So the system has a fail safe build in.   One has to unplug from track before plugging in the other into the track.  There: as simple as that.


HGC


Dynamis is really not as easy to program as the Command - still learning here.

Mr. Bach-man,  I ask this question knowing I could try it myself but not wanting to have to send in for possible repair and increase the profit of Fed-EX or UPS.  Much easier to ask on this board.

Can I plug in E-Z Command on one side of the power track and plug in the Dynamis on the other side then have them both on at the same time? [using the same code for all units]

I would think it would be OK to have them both plugged in on either side of the power track but only one on at a time.

HGC

p.s. need a discussion board for DCC  - my opinion w/ F.A.Q.s.

Thanks for the replies.  The E-Z Command, button 10 has been assigned for DC.  The Dynamis does not mention in the instruction booklet about being able to run a DC engine.  I have tried several things but maybe best to ask Mr. Bachmann. 

I do believe that Pacific Northern is correct

HGC.

Mr. Bachmann: Can DC engine run on Dynamis control track and if so how? 

I have been spoiled using both an old DC and DCC engines on/with the E-Z Command.

HGC

Thanks Gene,  Guess I will hit the HO board...

HGC