If you enlarge the dummy coupler opening in the pilot, it's possible to fit an MTL Z scale coupler in its place. Doesn't couple very smoothly and you probably can't uncouple automatically, but it will allow you to pull cars running tender first.

QuoteI believe the answer is yes to both questions.

I got that much, but what some of us ole Bachmann users would like to hear is, "Does the Dynamis user(s) consider this system worth its weight in gold, per say?"   U-tube on the Dynamis doesn't provide any incentives, from my point of view, with the exception that it does what those who have the "upgraded, or professional level, or the anti-knob systems have".

QuoteIf you want more than that, you have to get a more advanced DCC system.

Being the person that I am, I really like the basic system, it performs quite well, in that, all the extras do not seem to enhance by desires.  The little kids (and maybe one day my grandkids) really enjoy the simpleness of EZ command.  What I do have interest in, is the "Dynamis" and maybe its because it's directly compatible with the existing EZ command, or just that I may have an affection for Bachmann.   But what I do not understand is that my friends and even ones on this forum are pushing a change to the (what most call) "more advance" systems.
I comment on this same issue in Topic forum "Converting to DCC"
Performing a search on "Dynamis" on this forum provided some information.  According to topics in 2007, the Dynamis was introduced in Europe first, then sometime later introduced in the US.   The forum topics regarding Dynamis stopped in 2016. 

My curiosity may kill the cat, but why noone seems to support the Bachmann Dynamis system gives my that "why"?

There will be a continuation of this Dynamis discussion in a new forum topic.

 

QuoteEZ command is basically DCC training wheels

Ok, I have to defend Bachmann on this one.  The EZ command is a basic DCC system, I'll admit that.  It's not a training system.  Yes, if you set the CV's on another system, the EZ command can support its use, provided one uses single digit CV's.  I've had the EZ Command for quite some time without issues.  My one sound locomotive works with the EZ command, not that I use it that much. 

Bachmann introduced the "Dynamis" system (I haven't bought it yet) but was looking into that system which does have the features that everyone seems bent on having.  (In another post, I ask for anyone that has the Dynamis to kinda give their thoughts on its use.  No response as of this post)

Disclaimer: I'm not professing that Bachmann is the greatest, nor the worse, and I'm not being paid to support or refute any Bachmann products. 

For additional info: Programming Long addresses With EZ Command    

Let me get this straight, consisting involves two or more locomotives on the same train with many train cars.  Consisting two or more locomotives on the same train with the locomotives placed in different locations of the train is also considered "consisting".   That is, one locomotive at the front, then another locomotive could be located in the middle, or at the back end of the train.  This is also considered consisting.  Is that correct, cause Wikipedia doesn't distinguish the locomotives.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train#Terminology

Then when I run my dummy locomotives behind my powered locomotives, the dummy locomotives are called DIC (dead in consist)?

trainman203,
   
         You bring up a good point about the Bluetooth controlled locomotive.  They will work with any DCC or DC layout. If you are just running locomotive and Have a DC of starter DCC system why buy an advanced DCC system. Just go with Bluetooth controlled locomotives.
       
         The only problem I have ran into with may Bluetooth controlled loco was may finger and the touch screen are not always compatible.  have had a few run away trains.  It would be nice if one or some of the manufactures would make a Bluetooth throttle with a speed control knob.       

Ok. No dancing.  EZ command can't support addresses above 9, or maybe 10, can't remember.  It can't modify control values (CV's).  It can't perform functions above 0.

None of these are negatives when EZ command is viewed in the light of what it's intended to be - the DCC version of the old transformers that came with the AC train sets of decades ago or the power packs that came with HO train sets in more recent times. It lets you stop and start the train, blow the whistle, ring the bell and work another sound or two, just very basic sounds much fewer than real trains really make, but enough to satisfy someone's interest that doesn't go beyond basic train set play.

If you want more than that, you have to get a more advanced DCC system.  I have to say that DCC really intimidated me at first.  I bought a full-blown system and left it in the box for a year, reluctant to fool with it.  Then, I finally opened it up and read the instructions for setting up and they gave the best advice I ever got for that stuff.  Which was to first set the new DCC up to just a loop of track separate from the layout and use that to learn for a couple of weeks before you change your layout over to DCC.  I did that, Changed a couple of CVs like the Whistle.  And a whole new wonderful universe opened up.  Never looked back, gave the EZ command to a kid who was just starting, that was the best thing to do with it.  That was maybe 15 years ago now.  I would not call myself a DCC guru, but I probably know how to set up a DCC steam locomotive better than anyone in the immediate Gulf coast area.  There's nothing like it. 

The big thing now is Bluetooth Control from your phone instead of a handheld cab.  I'm receiving five locomotives today in the mail that had such decoders installed by a professional. The next week is going to be spent getting up to speed with that. One advantage to of Bluetooth control is that you don't need a cab to run the engine, you can run your engine on anyone's DC layout using your iPhone as the cab. Regardless of the brand of the system, your phone will run the train, You don't need to bring your own cab with you.  Another advantage which I'm aware of, but need to learn how to manipulate, is extremely simplified Control of CV Modification.

But like an old man I digress. If you are at the point that you want longer extended addresses, You need to move on from EZ command.

Too bad. I'll bet it would have made for some surprised visitors to your layout as the rocket sled zoomed around.

  Fred

   Taking a closer look at the base, not likely any drive would be small enough to fit into the base for On30, will have to live with a stationary model.

Quote from: thomasj219 on May 09, 2024, 01:01:52 PMNo worries. There were posts that were deleted, and there's definitely a reason.

Fair enough. I'll just move on from this topic and avoid going around in circles.


Moving on Rebecca is a really good model I haven't had the chance to say that yet. Since Sir Handel and Stanley's samples are on the way I hope they'll be just as good. Hoping to see them in June but setting my expectations for the unpainted samples to be revealed in July just to not get my hopes up.

Quote from: Awesometrain77 on April 26, 2024, 11:50:49 AMHannah is a good idea for HO tbh there are some coaches we could see in HO here are some of my picks

• Blue Annie and clarabel - as seen in the great race
•Slip coaches - three face variants
•Work unit coach - green blue and orange
•Faceless brown coaches- same color as A&C
•Herenttia with face
•Hannah - Henrietta repaint with new face and lamp on side
•Dexter- red brake coach repaint  with face
•An Ann - Annie repaint with face
•Yin-Long - Annie repaint with face
•Gordon's special coaches - express coaches repaint
•Green express coach with  buffet - green composite coach with buffet lettering on side

The slip coaches would be an awesome rolling stock piece to go along with Duck. And they all have 3 pretty distinct faces so they'd be a good pick for new OO rolling stock tool.

An-an and Yin-long are pretty niche, plus would require some mods so I doubt they'd be chosen. I'd like An-an though. For a weird reason. I want to own merch of every vehicle that has been produced, the only two I'm missing now are ERTL Jock and Motorized Railway An-an. Since the MR one is a bit expensive getting a Bachmann release would make my life easier, so would a capsule though. Not picky I just want one.