Is the Dynamis controller getting a bad rap?
I performed a more in-depth search on the four models of EZ command controllers, I also did this for other manufacturers (not included here).   What I've concluded is that the EZ command (like everyone has been informing me) is a basic system.  Okay, great, I understand that based on the table below.  The controllers I have are the "discontinued" ones, or the catalog just doesn't list their model numbers.  The EZ Command Plus seems to have basically the same functions as my controllers.   

When I compare the Dynamis to the EZ Command there is a significant difference.  As one forum member indicated the Dynamis is a "Standard DCC system".  I take issue with that since, if you buy a "standard car" it will have four wheels, doors, and engine/motor, headlights, and maybe a radio.  The EZ command to me is that "Standard DCC system".  The Dynamis is an, for all practical purposes, an "Advance system".  Just like an "Enhanced Car" that has the standard features and also have GPS, Bluetooth, premier sound system, front and rear cameras, fancy keys for ignition, you get the picture.

So, in my travels around the US visiting the few model railroad clubs and asking questions about the controllers they use (of course, most know that answer) I'm still at a lost as to why the Dynamis isn't one of the controllers being used.

Dynamis vs EZ Command

|    select       |  E-Z Command  |     EZ Command      | Dynamis    | Dynamis Pro    |                     |  (discontinued) |       (Plus)                 |                   |           ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Max number |         2                |          2                     |     1            |      128    |  of Cabs         |                          |                                 |                   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Max number |         2                |          2                     |     1            |     128    | of Addresses |                           |                                 |                   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | 2 or 4 digit    |         2                |          2                     |     1            |    128    |  Addresses    |                           |                                 |                   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Consist          |       Max 3*         |            ?                   |     40          |      40    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |Speed Control|       Knob           |         Knob               |  Joystick     |  Joystick ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  Current        |       1.0 Amp      |         1.0 Amp          |  2.5 Amp    | 4.0 Amp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Support for    |        Yes              |        Yes                   |     Yes         |    Yes    | Walkaround   |                           |                                 |                   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | DC controller |        Yes              |        No                   |       ?         |     ?    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Support for    |        Yes              |        Yes                   |     Yes         |    Yes    |Power Booster|                            |                                |                   | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Support for    |        3 or 4          |       3 or 4               |    >4            |  >4  |Sound Decoder|      functions     |    functions             | functions    | functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Accessory      |      Limited by     |     Limited by         |      ?             |    ?  | decoder         |       Current         |     Current              |                    | | Capability      |        capacity       |      capacity            |                    | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                  | Number of     |        Max 10        |        10 or ?            | > 10            |  > 10  | CV functions  |      functions       |       functions         | functions    | functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------            | Wireless         |    No                   |        No                  |   Optional    |  Yes | Capability      |                            |                               |                     |  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------            | Computer      |        No                |        No                  |   Optional    |  Yes | Control          |                             |                               |                     |    | Capability      |                             |                               |                     |  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------            | Warranty       |       1 year           |         1 year             |    1 year       |  1 Year    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Notes:  ? -indicates ambiguous information, unable to definitively determine
            > -indicates varying information sources, but definitely greater than the number given
            *  -indicates my experience with EZ command with 3 locomotives
          --- -Based on the Bachmann 2024 catalog, the Basic EZ command (model 44932 & 44901)
                 were deemed discontinued, replaced by EZ Command Plus


References:
This forum search "Dynamis".
Programming Long addresses With EZ Command
Converting to DCC.
Model Train forums websites - several
U-Tube search on "Dynamis"
Google search via European Model trains by Bachmann

PS. If you are wondering why I'm traveling down this path.  I am worried that the Bachman company might give up on advancing their basic controllers.  The EZ plus maybe just a step away from becoming an advanced version of itself.  I don't want Bachmann to can (quit) that advancement like they did the Walk-around.   

All opinions/corrections/etc. welcome...
 

The model numbers (44829 and 44899) that you were referring to are "N" scale track.

Well, this article/topic sure put a foot in my brain.  I thought Bachmann was an independent (US) company.   When researching other stuff regarding this post, I went to-Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kader_Group

This totally blew my mind.  I then went to my stock market metric- Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/0180.HK/

The stock advisor provides this info:  Target Advisor's own stock analysis of Kader Holdings Co Ltd is Bearish, which is based on 4 positive signals and 11 negative signals.  At the last closing, Kader Holdings Co Ltd's stock price was HKD 0.365. Kader Holdings Co Ltd's stock price has changed by -1.35% over the past week, +5.80% over the past month and -10.98% over the last year.  Current as of 5/16/2024 close.

Now I have a good idea why they discontinued the Bachmann EZ Command Walkaround.

There is an easier way to gap tracks for a return loop.  It's slightly more pricey but you don't have to cut EZ track.  Bachmann's 9-inch Terminal with Insulated Gap Track is easy to use.  It's model 44597.  The plus behind it, is you can still use it as a regular 9-inch straight track even with the gap, and that's just by closing the connections on it's bottom base.

Hope that helps.

With N Scale Gordon and Emily due for release by the end of the year, as well as Henrietta, progress has to have been started on Diesel/Paxton by this point, and we should see an unpainted sample by the end of the year. I still hope N Scale Henry gets announced this NMRA. If not, then for sure the 2025 catalog. More N Scale rolling stock is bound to be announced this NMRA, like some non-troublesome variants of the 7-plank wagons (which we desperately need), Red Coaches, or a 20-Ton Brake Van. If another new tooling gets announced for HO Scale this NMRA, or the 2025 catalog, the best choices would be Whiff or Nia, or for rolling stock, the Works Unit Coach, which can be made in green, orange and blue. Winston in HO Scale would also be a great choice with the figure packs in mind; Sir Topham Hatt can drive him.

Doug said there were currently no big plans for the 80th Anniversary at this time, since they're still catching up on lots of previously announced products that haven't been released yet. Fortunately, many of them will be released by the end of the year if all goes well. Beau is supposed to arrive in stock by the end of June. Unpainted samples of Stanley and Sir Handel are on the way, and bound to be revealed this summer. We've already seen HO Scale Rebecca, as well as N Scale Emily and Henrietta fully painted; awaiting delivery dates. Sir Topham Hatt's Car is in the unpainted stage, and we'll soon see all four 12-Ton Vans painted.

Henry I belive is next my predictions for the NMRA 2024 N scale announcements are the following

Henry
1 plank wagon with brendam cargo and freight crate
1 plank wagon with Sodor steam works crate
Thomas saves Santa's sleigh set

 

Hi. I'm currently new to this Bachmann forum. And yes, I'm a big Thomas and friends fan. Anyway, I agree with everyone that Edward and Henry would be next for N scale from Thomas and friends. And I also strongly agree that the cgi mandate is unfair. Plus the cgi mandate is irrelevant and unnecessary, especially considering how the show was rebooted in the first place.

Quote from: jward on May 15, 2024, 08:48:36 PMIs this one of the older Spectrums with the split frame similar to an N scale locomotive?

Could you maybe send a picture of that? Cuz I'm not quite sure what you're talking about as I only got into model railroading recently.

Quote from: trainman203 on May 15, 2024, 05:02:28 PMYou may have a voltage drop problem, either within the track itself being loose in places or with the power source.  It doesn't take much power to light up the headlight, it'll come on before the motor moves in many cases.  So the headlight might only say that something is there, not how good it is.  Get a multimeter somewhere and get a reading on your track.  My DCC system delivers between 13 and 14 Volts, apparently some others vary somewhat.

I don't think that's the issue. I have tried it on my layout and two other layouts at some friends houses.

Is this one of the older Spectrums with the split frame similar to an N scale locomotive?