Hello,
I'm looking to add weights to the front of my HO scale Bachmann Spectrum K4 Pacific #1361, as the front of the engine seems to jump up whenever the driving wheels hit a switch frog. I've seen diagrams for an exploded view of the K4, and while I noticed that the smokebox door isn't molded to the boiler and can come off, I'm wondering what the best method of removing said door would be. I'm thinking either an X-Acto knife or a pair of needle-nosed pliers, but wanted to know what your thoughts are. Thank you very much.

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I've been working on my HO scale layout now that I have the benchwork built, and my track plan includes two reversing loops in a figure-8 configuration. I also plan on primarily running three Bachmann steam locomotives: a Spectrum 4-6-2 Pacific, a DCC/WowSound 2-8-0 Consolidation, and an 0-6-0 switcher. I've noticed, however, that while I have the reversing loops insulated from the rest of the layout, my locomotives tend to stop once they hit the insulators. I'm wondering, then, if this is an issue with the contact/pickup points on the locomotives, none of which are more than 9 years old.

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I recently had the benchwork for my HO scale model railroad layout built, and after laying the track (Kato Unitrack), started programming and testing my locomotives using the Bachmann EZ Command Controller. Two of them (a Bachmann 2-8-0 and a Bachmann 0-6-0) were programmed and run just fine, but the third engine (a Bachmann Spectrum 4-6-2) doesn't seem to respond when I try programming it. I've tested this locomotive on my model railroad club's layout (which uses DigiTrax) and it runs well there, but doesn't respond on my own layout when I try programming it. I'm wondering, then, how I can resolve this issue. Thank you very much.

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As I may have mentioned before in a prior post, I'm planning on expanding my HO Unitrack layout and running trains with the EZ Command DCC Controller, and as my layout will have two reversing loops, I've also purchased two EZ Command Auto Reversing Modules. I figure on wiring the modules in much the same way as the dogbone configuration, though I'll be using feeders instead of a single terminal track, but I was wondering if connecting the EZ Command Controller to a terminal strip (for other accessories) would have any impact on the reversing loops/modules themselves.

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I plan on using multiple power supplies for various accessories (i.e. signals, traffic lights, switches) on my layout, yet while I have voltage counts for each of these, I could not find a definitive voltage measurement for the EZ Command Control Center's A/C adapter.  I was wondering if anyone knew this particular voltage measurement (12, 16, etc.), as I want to be absolutely certain I don't overload a power strip or short out the layout.

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I'm looking to purchase the Bachmann DCC-Equipped Turntable, and saw in the description that the turntable bridge measures 10 inches long.  The largest locomotive I'll likely use on my layout is the Bachmann Spectrum PRR K4 #1361, and I'm wondering whether it could fit and be turned around on this turntable.

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I'm planning on expanding my current layout to not only be larger, but to also include rail block and crossing signals as well as traffic lights.  However, while I have detailed instructions for setting up the railroad signals, the instructions for the traffic lights simply say, "Use A/C Terminal on Power Pack."  Given that I'll be using the EZ Command DCC Controller, I'm wondering if it has an A/C terminal, and if so, where on the unit.

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As mentioned before, I plan on converting my 4x8 layout to a 5x10 layout, and plan on using the Bachmann EZ Command DCC Controller for my locomotives.  I'll likely, however, have about two inches of space between the track and the edge of the layout, which may not be enough space on which to rest the controller.  With that in mind, I'm wondering if there is a way for me to create a shelf or an angled/hinged platform on which I would be able to put the EZ Command Controller.  Thank you for your help .

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I recently purchased the Bachmann USRA 0-6-0 PRR Locomotive #3233 for use on my layout as a switcher.  I had planned on running this engine (and all of my other locomotives) with the Bachmann EZ Command DCC Controller, but although I was under the impression that I could run one DC/Analog locomotive with this particular controller, I learned on various model railroad forums that doing so will burn out the motor and electronics on the DC locomotive.  With that in mind, I figured I would need to purchase and install a DCC decoder for my locomotive, though I'm not sure how I'd go about installing one.  Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Hello,
I'm planning on expanding my current 4 x 8 layout to a 5 x (nearly) 10 layout with industry sidings, a yard, and two reversing loops.  I plan on using Bachmann EZ Command to run the trains, and also plan on installing two Bachmann Auto Reverse Modules for the two reversing loops.  I have, though, read the instructions for the EZ Command Controller, and it says particular care must be taken with track configurations with reversing loops.  I'm wondering, then, if I should install the Auto-Reversing Modules to the track before connecting the power supply.

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I've designed an expanded plan for my layout that would incorporate a double reversing loop, much like a figure 8.  I was informed that I would need an auto-reverser for this configuration, and figured the E-Z  Command Automatic Reversing Loop Module would be simple enough.  My question is, would this module work with track that isn't Bachmann EZ Track?

I'm starting to get involved more seriously into model railroading, and was contemplating purchasing the E-Z Track World's Greatest Hobby set. I've heard conflicting reviews on E-Z Track, with some positive and others negative.  Has anyone experienced problems with E-Z Track before?