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Title: Use of stationary decoders with EZ track #5 turnouts
Post by: steveeusd on December 20, 2007, 05:39:41 PM
Hello Everyone--

Much has been written on DCC for operating our trains and turnouts.  My question is: has anyone experienced connecting stationary decoders (I believe that's the appropriate name) to Bachmann's remote (electric) EZ-track #5 turnouts (or another size turnouts)?  What equipment did you use?  Manufacturer?  Approximate price?  Results, Etc.?

I realize Bachmann plans to introduce some time soon DCC controlled turnouts, but what about folks like me who have already invested a lot of money in remote EZ track turnouts and crossovers?  I am sure many of you out there are in the same boat.

Furthermore, and this may be a question for the Bach Man, can remote switches be retrofitted for DCC capability?     

Thanks for your input.

Steve
Title: Re: Use of stationary decoders with EZ track #5 turnouts
Post by: Kris Everett on June 27, 2010, 05:23:24 PM
type in "Multiple turnouts with DCC' in the search
Title: Re: Use of stationary decoders with EZ track #5 turnouts
Post by: ABC on June 27, 2010, 05:48:16 PM
All you need is a stationary decoder to control standard turnouts, some can control up to 4 turnouts others only 1 turnout.
Title: Re: Use of stationary decoders with EZ track #5 turnouts
Post by: OldTimer on June 27, 2010, 06:01:41 PM
Go to the Digitrax home page at www.digitrax.com .  On the right-hand side of the page you'll see a menu.  Click on Stationary Decoders.  You can read about features and download a manual.  Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Use of stationary decoders with EZ track #5 turnouts
Post by: bandmguy on June 27, 2010, 07:33:21 PM
I have several DS 64 units, they work like a charm.