What type of mechanism actuates the switch on an EZ Track Turnout? Is it called a twin coil, or what is it?

TIA

With EZ-Track Turnouts do you power the turnout with DC Accessory or AC Accessory feed?

Does Bachmann sell the EZ Track turnout control switches individualy? I did a bit of searching and couldnt find anything.

Some of my EZ Track turnouts came with the nice switch version (on the packaging I think they label as a "B" type control switch) which is just a throw one way or the other. The "B" version has a circuit board inside of it. Others turnouts came with the "A" type switch, which you have to select a side / direction, and then momentarily push down on the switch.

For reasons of symetry and ease of use I want to use all "B" type switches to control my turnouts.

Any suggestions where to find the switches individualy (w/o having to purchase the whole turnout) would be greatly apreciated.

I have an E-Z Track LH Crossover and I want to wire it to throw both sides with the operation of one (electrical) switch. I also want to be able to throw 2-3 (track) switches simultaniously with one (electrical) switch.

Is there an electrical switch available that you can plug two (or more) of the little black plugs, from the green wires, into to operate them simultaniously? Or better yet, is there a "Y" adapter for the green wire to splice it and only have to run one wire from the "Y" back to the control/switch panel? Or do I have a lot of splicing ahead of me?

I have a bunnch of rolling stock from the mid 70's to mid 80's. I updated them with MKII couplers but they all seem to run a bit low and get caught up on all of the switches on the layout. They also don't line up that well with my newer rolling stock.

I dont know if I just need to just bend the decoupling wire up a bit to clear the switches? The other thing I was looking at is the old plastic wheels from my older stock compared to the metal ones that are on the newer stock. I didn't want to remove them from my new stuff to compare them. I am wondering if the metal wheels have a larger diamiter than the old plastic ones?

If anyone has any info or suggestions it would be greatly apreciated.

What is a track roller used for?

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/catalog/?sel_category=173&sortOrder=id

Just curious.

Thanks.

I don't understand the difference between EZ Track DCC Switches and regular. I am using the Bachmann DCC Controller and it seems to work my layout/switches (which are regular EZ Track Switches) w/o any problems. I am guessing that there is some advantage?

The only things I can think of is if DCC (which I don't know that much about) can:

• work a reverse loop w/o the moderately complex wiring
• use the DCC controler to actualy actuate the switch rather than having to wire it using the switch privided and regular wires

Once again, I may have answered my own question. I am hoping that some DCC Guru will let me know either way.

I know the straight portion of a standard ez track switch is 9.

I am wondering what the length of the straight portion of a #5 switch is, and also a #6 switch (if it is different than #5 and / or standard switch).

TIA

I purchased the "BACHMAN DIGITAL COMMANDER" start up set. In addition to that, I got the "YOUR FIRST TRACK PACK" package. In addition to that I got an entire circle of 22" radius. What I am trying to do is build the layout demonstrated in the VIDEO included in the TRACK PACK which is basicaly an oval with an 18" in the center to form a kidney shape. That part is no problem. The part that is causing me some confusion is that I am trying to do it with a double track. I am trying to figure out the angle and or piece that I need to complete the outside track. My geometry is not so hot and I am having some trouble. It all comes together fine when I do simple ovals, I just add the 3" piece in the center of the 18" and it all fits nicely. It is when I try and make that kidney shape by adding the one section of curve in the middle that the problems begin. What size and or curve pieces do i need to complete this puzzle?

Hope this makes sense.

TIA for any assistance