I have a very basic setup out of the box from Bachmann with the EZ controller and 3 Bachmann DCC engines.  I have 2 small oval tracks connected to 1 EZ Commander DCC controller.  It's been up and running for months and worked perfectly.  After about 3 weeks without use, I turned it on and engines won't run.  When I select the channel and apply throttle, the engine begins to surge forward, I hear the buzz of the engine starting, but then after about 1 second it just stops.  No sound, no electrical buzz, nothing.  I've tried all 3 engines on different sections of both tracks, same thing.  I've checked voltages and they are good around the entire track.  Nothing has changed since we used it last time. 

Does this symptom sound like a known issue?  Is there a way to 'reset' the controller and reprogram?  Would that help?  Again, 3 weeks ago I ran all 3 engines on both tracks normally.

My kid is freaking out and Xmas is 2 weeks away and I just bought 2 new Bachmann Engines for him so I have to get it working!!!

Thanks.

I just set up a brand new kit including 2 engines, track and a digital controller.  I'm using a flat table and set up a simple oval.  It has worked perfectly for 3 days since Christmas, and both engines moved quickly at max speed.  Today I powered up and both engines are running very slow.  I have to move the knob to 3/4 power just to see any movement.  Full speed is less than 1/2 of what it was yesterday.  This is on both engines, and on 2 different tracks that are electrically independent.  I've reseated all cables, and checked everything possible.  No solution.  Voltage coming out of the power supply is 20v a/c.  Voltage at almost any point on the track is 18v A/C so I known it is getting voltage.  It's like something happened to the digital controller or onboard chips and it's not stepping up to higher speeds?

I'll have to pack it up in the boxes and return if I can't find a solution. That would be sad and a lot of wasted time.

Anyone else seen this?