Hello Everyone--
Have any of you had a chance to buy and/or try Bachmann's new HO DCC
turnouts? What have been your experiences?
For me, the jury is still out. I bought 4 DCC #5-turnouts, returned
2 of them (1 because it did not respond to my EZ-command; 1 because
of an anemic switch spring. I bought 2 DCC #6-single x-overs,
returned 1 because the metal frog was not in gauge and due to an
anemic switch spring).
Overall, I have been very satisfied with Bachmann's EZ-command system
specifically, and their products in general. In addition, after
shopping around the Internet, I have paid very little for Bachmann
items (e.g., $35 for the DCC #6 x-over).
But, I must confess, Bachmann's outrageous retail prices and poor
quality control for DCC turnouts may spell the demise of these
items. That's too bad because most of Bachmann's DCC products work
fine. I have been a Bachmann HO-Scale proponent for a few years now,
but its really time for the company to get its crap together about
manufacturing reliable DCC and DC HO-scale switches.
Your thoughts?
Steve Williams
Have six E-Z Command - DCC Turnouts, 3 left item No. 44130 and 3 right Item No. 44131. They have been working without a hitch for the last month. Use layout almost every day = switch and uncouple all the time .
Sad this has not happened for you. Maybe you just got a bad batch.
HGC
HGC--
I am glad you're having luck with the group of switches you got. I truly hope mine were an aberration. As I stated in my post, I have been satisfied with Bachmann products overall. You cannot beat them for the prices I paid. Thank you for the reply. It gives me hope.
Steve