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Title: Model Power Lighted Bumpers
Post by: pds1506 on July 30, 2007, 01:51:42 PM
Has anyone ever used the lighted bumpers made by Model Power that fit the EZ track?  My question is, are they compatible with DCC?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Model Power Lighted Bumpers
Post by: r.cprmier on July 31, 2007, 04:26:35 PM
Don't forget the simple rule:  The track voltage is about 16-18VAC.   Check the voltage limits of that device.
Rich
Title: Re: Model Power Lighted Bumpers
Post by: mikec069 on August 02, 2007, 12:19:52 PM
I have and it does work with DCC.  However, the roadbed (N/S) on my layout, doent match the rpad bed on the bumper (black).  What would be really cool is if Bachmann made lighted bumpers.  ;)
Title: Re: Model Power Lighted Bumpers
Post by: SteamGene on August 02, 2007, 12:56:30 PM
Quote from: mikec069 on August 02, 2007, 12:19:52 PM
I have and it does work with DCC.  However, the roadbed (N/S) on my layout, doent match the rpad bed on the bumper (black).  What would be really cool is if Bachmann made lighted bumpers.  ;)

Why?  How common are lighted bumpers in the real world?  If Bachmann were to do bumpers for EZ-Track, what's needed might be:
two ties crossed sticking up out of the ballast
a mound of dirt piled against stacked ties
an end of rail unloading ramp
Gene