This brings up a question.  The Bachmann (Model 36508) EZ Command Dynamis Wireless DCC System can handle multiple addresses?  That is, be programmed with long addresses?  Also the Dynamis also can program/control the multiple CV's like other manufacturers.

Inquiring minds would like to know are there any Dynamis users out there?

I ran into this same problem where I wanted the EZ track to match up to a slight incline on my layout.  All of the EZ track short sections were either too short or too long.  This is where the Flex track comes in.  If it's a slight curve flex track can be cut to fit.  If it's a short piece of straight track then the Atlas straight track can be cut down to fit.  The best part is that the EZ track does not need to be modified.  That's right, you do not need to cut into the connector of the EZ track.  The atlas and flex track will attach directly to the EZ using a connector pin piece.  The other connector piece is supplied from the EZ track.
Financially, EZ track is expensive, the Atlas and Flex is much more economical and cutting them up to make EZ track fit in my view, provide the least expense.
Hope this helps.

As always, I'm late to the conversation....

Quote...I have a few DC engines from back in the Jurassic that I'd like to run sometimes....

Quote...I understand why people want to try to keep partial DC, to keep locomotives they've already invested in. But really, it's like graduating from elementary school to high school....

My experience: If you have a large enough layout, you could keep both the DC and the DCC systems.  And yes, you could just install a DPDT switch as suggested, or separate the two electrical systems, DC and DCC from one another.  Two entirely separate tracks electrically isolated.  I wanted to keep my old "steam locomotives" which I hardly run, and the few DC diesels that I have, and they are on a separate (although short length of track).  This is what I call my museum pieces.  I can operate them, it's just that they don't go far.   My DCC track is the mother of all layouts and for the most part, I never left elementary school with the DC, but jumped directly to graduate school with DCC.  I will need you guys to let me know if I ever move from either elementary, high, or higher in this modeling career.

If you decide on the DPDT, make sure it's a "break before make" switch.  This will ensure the two power sources to not make contact with each other.   There will be an instance where someone will forget to turn off the power supplies and switch that DPDT. which is an accident waiting to happen.  Also understand that there are some models of DPDT switches that are made to make continuous contact when switching from one to source to another.  (Like switching systems from say, a DC battery supply to a DC power source.  It's called an uninterruptible power switching, where switching that DPDT switch does not cause a loss of power).
...and if you are wondering did I do that, no, but my kids did.  That's why I now have two separate power systems on my layout.

QuoteCan you imagine what would happen on the real railroads if the engineer had to keep running from unit to unit adjusting throttle settings?

That's why it's so much fun, it isn't a real railroad!  I know... real railroaders need that matching, remember they are doing it for efficiency and well human factors.  But since it's a model, having to make those adjustments manually adds to the excitement and actions that only the few "never been on/worked on a real railroad" can enjoy. 
This is the best part: With two engines addressed differently in a consist, one can speed up or slow down using different throttles.  In my case, I have the EZ controller and the other is the EZ walkaround (discontinued).  This may seem archaic to professionals (those who use those more fancy controllers) but having that basic speed knob makes it quite easy to control during consisting.  It can get really exciting when you hand one controller of  that consist to a kid.

I think I just learned a new term "doubleheading"!

Is it really thT easy to do if they are not DCC ready?

Quote from: DustyMarie53! on May 02, 2024, 02:27:31 PMApparently, the diesel co tanker and lighthouse are being discontinued, that's a shame about the lighthouse. Can't really say much positive about the tanker.

Correcting myself slightly. Tootally thomas the webstore made a facebook post regarding these two items saying were discontinued / having close out sales. It's weirdly worded but considering they were the ones who leaked the catalogue announcements for this Spring a few months back I think it's an important note to make.

Where is it mentioned? The catalog didn't say they were. I know they're sold out, but we don't know for sure. That was like what happened with the analog Thomas, as we thought that was out of the market after being sold out, but it was brought back.

Convert the DC engines to DCC. You'll never regret it.

Apparently, the diesel co tanker and lighthouse are being discontinued, that's a shame about the lighthouse. Can't really say much positive about the tanker.

Thanks for all the great info guys.  Im new to the hobby since last November and only have two (working) DC locos.  So I wasnt really thinking about switching back and forth.    I was just going to switch completely to DCC and be done with it............since I can run my DC locos on the DCC set up when I want.  But the performance of the DC locos on the DCC set up isnt as good as when they run on the DC set up.  So I may rethink that since it seems like it would be fairly easy to toggle back and forth.