Thanks for the info once again. I went to the estore on this site to Catalogs, downloaded the free PDF and there it was. Just the info I needed.

Ol Hoss

Can a Consolidation 2-8-0 steam loco be run on a track with 18" radius EZ track? Also, what is the longest wheelbase steam loco that will operate on the 18" radius? Could you please reply based on the wheel count?

Well, finally success:)
I used Service Track programming and changed the address to its road# and it worked. Thanks, BestSnowman for your suggestion. PS. Take all your other locos off the the track when doing this or use a separate service track or they'll all end up the same (per the book).

Thanks again.

Captain1313 - the loco is new
Snowman- I used Main Track programming. According to page 16 of the online pdf Setting the loco address is done when you configure the loco roster.

I guess the next step is to use Service mode and try the 4 digit address as you suggest. You'd think Bachmann train, decoder, and controller wouldn't be this difficult.

I went into the System Menu with the train on the track and after deleting the loco, I factory reset the whole thing.
Now the 0-6-0 works, lights go on and off, lights dim, goes forward and reverse. Then I went to Main Menu to change address, name, and symbol. I gave the loco a new name, changed the symbol, and changed the address from 3 to 5. Nothing.
I changed the address (only) back to three, and now it works again. This is OK for just one loco but what happens when I add another? Does the control go to the name or the address?

Ol Hoss

Yes, the indicator light responds when in use. The signal strength was at full. No shorts. The STOP indicator off.

Ol Hoss

 
I have a Bachmann 51605 URSA 0-6-0 on EZ Track and a new Dynamis handheld and controller. I went through setup per the instructions on page 8 of the guide. Nothing. So I changed the Loco address on the main to 10. Changed the name, symbol, and checked the steps to make sure they were on 28. Nothing. Not even light control. So I went through the checklist on page 22 of the guide. I checked the system menu; base ID =0, remote ID =0, base serial number =000000000, base info =HW 1.0, SW 1.0, remote info HW 1.0, SW 1.0
Any ideas? It's Bachmann on Bachmann controlled by Bachmann.

Olhoss

I have a Dynamis DCC controller on the way and I am wondering how to control my existing turnouts with it. I have (2) 44561's, (2) 44562's, and (2) 44557's. The info you find from stationary decoders never include Bachmann equipment in their literature. I could not find a stationary decoder in the Bachmann product line. What's a Railroad Baron to do?

I recently purchased a Thoroughbred set as a starting point. I have added track and 2 #44557 turnouts. The turnouts function correctly using their controls. The problem is the Thoroughbred locomotive derails each time it passes over the turnouts. Any suggestions on what I should check?