Mr. Bachmann: Can DC engine run on Dynamis control track and if so how?
I have been spoiled using both an old DC and DCC engines on/with the E-Z Command.
HGC
Only if you put a decoder in it.
Quote from: Santa Fe buff on June 20, 2008, 06:03:44 PM
Only if you put a decoder in it.
He is asking if the Dynamis will run a DC engine as well as DCC. It appears it will not. I would prefer a system that would allow the user to run at least one DC engine as does the EZ DCC System.
Quote from: Pacific Northern on June 20, 2008, 06:35:15 PM
Quote from: Santa Fe buff on June 20, 2008, 06:03:44 PM
Only if you put a decoder in it.
He is asking if the Dynamis will run a DC engine as well as DCC. It appears it will not. I would prefer a system that would allow the user to run at least one DC engine as does the EZ DCC System.
Oh, well then yeah, if it is DC, then it becomes just a wireless controler for the DC locomotive, just one at a time. Like a regular control allows one at a time.
Thanks for the replies. The E-Z Command, button 10 has been assigned for DC. The Dynamis does not mention in the instruction booklet about being able to run a DC engine. I have tried several things but maybe best to ask Mr. Bachmann.
I do believe that Pacific Northern is correct
HGC.
Dear All,
Dynamis does not have an analog address.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: the Bach-man on June 21, 2008, 12:00:06 AM
Dear All,
Dynamis does not have an analog address.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
All, to add to Mr. Bach-man's post, the instructions that come with the Dynamis state that the Dynamis system will not support DC operation. Stephen
Dynamis User Guide Page 3
DCC engines only. Damage may result if dc engine placed on a track
powered by Dynamis.
bernie7787
but can't you hook up a DC controller to the command station? see page 5 of manual.
Quote from: Anthony P2 on August 01, 2010, 02:21:48 PM
but can't you hook up a DC controller to the command station? see page 5 of manual.
Dude, read the complete manual. That is the DC power pack to power the Dynamis. Sigh.
Rich
sorry. i'm new to DCC. i didn't know.
It seems ironic to me that EZ Command has DC Capability but Dynamis does not. Guess if I upgrade I'll have to put decoders in the few anaogs I have left.
When I upgraded from my E-Z Command I chose to purchase a Digitrax system. The Digitrax system allows me to continue to run one DC engine along with my DCC engines.
I have far too many old DC engines to convert to DCC.
I now have two seperate systems on my layout. The old E-Z Command is the power for my mining and loging line which is mainly Shay powered but also has Heisler and a 2-6-6-2 logging engine. Some of these are DC powered so I can run both.
Main line now with Digitrax also runs both DC and DCC.
DC engines are kept on specific CD only tracks with toggles to power off on both lines.
I suspect that most people who upgrade to Dynamis already have a fleet of DCC locomotives and few if any dc locomotives. When first starting out in DCC, the situation is usually reversed with the railroader having a number of dc locomotives but few DCC ones. Thus the logic of the starter set having dc capabilities and the more advanced set lacking them. Besides, when it comes to features, walk around wireless control trumps dc capabilities any day.
Like Pacific Northern, I went with Digitrax. But unlike Pacific Northern, I don't remember the last time I ran a dc locomotive with it. It is not that I don't have some dc locomotives. It is just that I like the DCC ones so much better. Someday I will finish converting all the ones that merit decoders and give away all those that don't.
Jim
Jim
Giving away DC locomotives!
Not a bad idea.
Will discuss that with some of the members of the local model railroad club.
Would like to ensure the engines go to those who would use them.
One of the joys of being part of a group which has a publicly operated display layout in our local museum is that we receive many donations of model railroad equipment every year. We always accept it with the proviso that anything that we do not use on our display will be given away at our discretion. It is a pleasure to be able to provide equipment to those who might otherwise not be able to afford it, especially to younger people just starting out in model railroading.
Jim