I have been in the market for a DCC controller, but had heard that Bachmann was not the recommended unit.  The local retailer recommended NCE, MRC, and Lenz over Bachmann for DCC control.  I believe his major gripe was that Bachmann did not have the abilty to handle or power as many cabs?  Any suggestions?

Is Bachmann looking into offering a turntable?  I use the EZ Track and was wondering if Bachmann would ever offer a turntable.  Using other turntables requires cutting the EZ Track in order for it to fit.  I was just wondering if there was another way.

Thanks,

Richard

 
Not to beat a dead horse... I was just wondering when the layout book will be available for sale?  I have heard several dates and just wanted to get a better idea so I knew when to get it.

Thanks!

There has been alot of discussion on this topic here, and I am hoping someone has an answer.  I use Bachmann EZ Track for my layout.  I prefer using EZ track because it can be used on carpet, moved to different locations if necessary.  I have been rather disappointed with the EZ track switches.  I think it is probably a weak spring.  After running for a while, the switch moves slightly off the railside, causing the cars or locomotive to derail.  Most derailments happen to the lead truck on the steam locomotive or when a switch changes in the middle of a car, the front truck goes one way and the rear truck goes off another.

I appreciate your advice.

Richard

I was wondering if someone could tell me what the difference was between sound decoders?  I have a Spectrum 2-8-0 and would like to change it over to DCC with sound.  The hobby shop has decoders varying from $52 to $150.  The most expensive is a Tsunami decoder.  What is the difference?

What ever happened to the Bachmann EZ Track Layout Book?  It was released (last spring I believe) and now the only way you can get it is to buy the expander set of EZ Track.

Does anyone have any EZ Track Plan Layout ideas using Bachmann's EZ track to share?  Merry Christmas to ALL!

I have a Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0.  I am hoping to add a DCC decoder soon, and was wondering if it was possible to add smoke to a loco that did not come with it?  If not, does anyone have a recommendation of a good steam loco that has smoke and sound (DCC ready)?

I am relatively new at this.  So far, I have a Spectrum 2-8-0 set that is (DCC ready?)  I wanted to add sounds and the ability to use more than one engine at a time.  What do I need to purchase to do this?  I have read a few threads that mentioned a decoder.  I am assuming I would also need a new controller.  What do you, the true experts, think?