Quote from: BrentM on May 01, 2026, 07:12:30 PMQuestion? Is there any way using the included power pack/controller to slow the train down? It seems to fast and jerky as it goes back and forth.

Thanks.

You should be able to use the knob on the speed controller to adjust the speed, just like in a conventional setup.

Quote from: patzwaldb on May 03, 2026, 12:39:51 PMHi, Is Bachman EZ Streets still available?

Yes. You can see the current product line on our website: Link

This topic has been moved to Williams by Bachmann.

https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?topic=40291.0

Hi Erik et al,

We tested two E-Z Command Plus units and were not able to replicate the issue. I think you may have unfortunately gotten two defective units. Did you get the replacement directly from Bachmann service, or from a dealer/online store?

Also, unlike the original E-Z Command, the Plus uses a digital potentiometer instead of an analog one, so I don't believe it is an electrical contact issue. Can't say for sure without having our repair techs inspect it.

Please contact the service department if you have any more questions.

https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=service

Quote from: travel_is_fun on April 19, 2026, 05:43:30 AMForgive me if these questions have been answered, but I have a few questions for the Yard Master.

- What are n-scale LSBC Thomas and Origin James' projected release dates?
- And will the NMRA brochure in August have more Thomas announcements in other scales besides HO? (I don't want a repeat of last year's where only HO scale were announced.)

N scale LBSC Thomas is currently scheduled to arrive in October; we don't have an arrival month for Origin James yet, but we expect it to be before the end of the year.

The mid-year announcements have not been finalized yet, we'll make sure to share when we have updates.

I un-stickied some of the older announcement topics for you.

Quote from: Jukeboxkev on April 07, 2026, 03:42:26 AMAnyone know date first shays were available from Bachmann as I have a few and would like to know their age? Thanks.

The DC version of the Shay was first announced in the 2000 catalog, I believe they started shipping in 2001.The Soundtraxx Tsunami DCC Sound version was announced in 2008.

Quote from: RailwayRoundhouse on April 05, 2026, 06:04:44 PMSorry if this has already asked and answered, but is the Flatbed With Oil Drums still coming out? Can't remember hearing any updates on it and I'm really looking forward to picking up some.

It is currently scheduled to arrive this fall.

Hi lwcrossan,

The HO DCC Ready Alco S-4 has an 8-pin decoder socket. Check with your decoder manufacturer of choice for a product that will fit inside the locomotive.

Hi Luis,

Len is correct. The DCC Sound Value version of the 0-6-0 does not have a smoke unit.

Hi Chris,

To have the red marker lights on the rear of the train work correctly with directional control, you will need to set up the locomotive and cab car as a Consist. There are instructions in the Quick Start Guide included with the cab car.

Hi jaguar10,

Please contact our service department and they will advise you on how to proceed.

Hi dvbase,

Please contact the Bachmann service department directly first. If your locomotive is under warranty we can provide a replacement.

Hi slotbuddy,

We're currently expecting them to be restocked this fall.

Hi everyone,

We want to apologize for the cancellation of Knapford Station and other items- it's just as disappointing to us as it is to the fans.

In trying to keep up the rate of new product announcements and releases from years past, our engineering team and factory were not able to keep pace and over the past few years, the length of time for them to study a project and submit a tooling cost and retail price increased. Compounded by tariffs and the general state of the economy, when we did receive costs, they came back higher than expected.

To elaborate more on Knapford Station: We made the new version half the size and half the number of parts as the first release with the goal of reducing the price. The cost we were given by the factory was higher than the last time we sold it, for a kit that was half the size- It wouldn't be economically feasible for us, nor would it be fair to the consumer to raise the price that much.

We think that this year the production delays have stabilized, and that we will be able to get costs much faster than we have the last 2-3 years. And we are no longer going to announce products until we receive a final cost from the factory, so that we are not announcing projects only to cancel them when they are not feasible.