I'm looking for an adhesive that will bond Woodland Scenics' foam Track-Bed to the underside of E-Z Track.

It has a similar contour and the material is sound-deadening, so it seems perfect for filling E-Z Track's 'echo chamber', but I haven't seen anyone try this combination online.

What adhesive is compatible with hard plastic but won't melt the foam?

Perhaps the pilot truck is backwards, try rotating it 180 degrees.

You MIGHT be able to read the address from DecoderPro in the JMRI suite.

You'll need NCE's USB interface to connect your test/programming track to your computer.

Bachmann's E-Z Command controller cannot reprogram CV 8.

It's a very simple controller, too simple for advanced functions such as reprogramming.


Perhaps a shop in your area can reset it for you.

Bachmann sells them on their online Parts Store:

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=74

I found a way to loosen the poles:

I used a rotary tool with a plastic-cutting wheel to remove the old roof's material until the metal poles were exposed, then they came out much easier.

I certainly do.

Assuming you're speaking of the Sound Value 4-4-0 Bachmann is currently selling, What they told you is correct.

CV 33 is the headlight, and 34 is the backup light.  Position 1 is typically the headlight and position 2 is the backup light.  I beleive zero disables the selected lights.

It's also possible that the decoder is internally wired to illuminate the headlight in both directions, I've seen that on other locomotives with no backup light..

Are you using a DCC model with the factory sound board, or an aftermarket SoundTraxx decoder?

Thank you.

Hello all.

I read someplace that DC power works for turnout snap coils, but uses a different voltage than the 16v AC found on analog speed controller accessory terminals.

Since I'm using a DCC system, and don't want to add addresses to the turnouts, what is the ideal DC voltage for a wall wart power supply?

Here are the gears in Bachmann's parts store for the On30 2-6-0 models:

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71_76&products_id=4767

Firstly, Bachmann recommends ages 14 and up for the majority of their electric trains.

The electric Thomas line is the exception, being advised for ages 8 and up.  (These have the same controllers as 'normal' trains, but cannot couple to non-Thomas products)


If you believe your son is ready for a non-Thomas train, I believe HO is the 'sweet spot' in terms of price and scale:  It is very popular, so there's a huge selection of products out there; and HO is not so large or small that you need to pay extra for strong tiny motors nor the extra materials of a bigger train.


Another thing to consider is the size of the layout he can use.  A simple circle of track in HO scale requires nearly 3.5 feet of space minimum depending on which locomotive is running on them.


Speaking of track, I also advise using nickle-silver alloy rails  (Bachmann's usually have gray roadbed, steel track has black roadbed) since these don't corrode as quickly as steel rails.  Not all sets come with it though, and they will need to have oxidation removed regardless of what they're made from.  So a bottle of cleaning solution will be handy.


Furthermore, I would also advise against getting a set with Digital Command Control (DCC).  It allows you to control multiple locomotives at different speeds and directions at the same time, and you can control their sounds if they're equipped with speakers, but it's also expensive.  If he's only going to be running one train at a time, an analog speed controller will do just fine.


As for a set recommendation, I would need to know whether he prefers steam, diesel, or electric locomotives, as well as whether he likes freight or passenger trains best.

If you aren't sure, I would go with this HO set because it has the most cars:  https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=258_269_270&products_id=1800

However, that set has large curves, so you need a 4 foot wide space for a circle.

I've always wondered which locos these two Porter models were based on, but now that I'm adding sound one I want to know which whistle is most prototypical.

I've found a few on Youtube that look REALLY similar to Bachmann's On30 offernings, but their whistles all sound different.

Quote from: Lizz on November 11, 2019, 10:25:20 PM
Hi Flare,

I've gotta ask. Where are you going to purchase your PSX-AR?

Thanks for the tip! I didn't realize there were two types.

Likely from whoever offers the best deal.