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#1
HO / Uncoupler For Thomas & Friends Rolling Stock
October 21, 2023, 07:00:55 PM
Do they make an uncoupler or what would be a good device or tool to use?
Thanks
#2
HO / Adhesive To Use For Kadee Magnetic Uncoupler
August 31, 2023, 10:20:39 AM
Recommended? Would like to be able to remove in the future if necessary.
#3
HO / Remove Shell On HO Toby
August 17, 2023, 12:12:32 PM
I have a lightly used Toby that is beginning to 'squeal' a little, mainly in reverse. How do I remove the shell to get to the motor for a lube job. The are 3 screws on the bottom of the motor assembly.
Thanks to all that respond.
#4
I have had a number of EZ-Track turnout solenoids bite the dust over the years. Are there any after market switch-stands that will adapt to the EZ-Track turnouts? They're within reach of the control area.
#5
HO / EZ Track Turnout Relays
March 23, 2021, 07:38:10 PM


Does Bachmann offer replacement turnout relays? I've had a couple of them quit working properly. They will only work in one direction. If not available can anyone suggest a replacement that will work (even if under table).

Thanks
#6
HO / EZ Track Switch Crossover
March 18, 2021, 03:46:50 PM
2 questions.

1. Does Bachmann make a dual wire adapter so that 2 green switch wires can be plugged into it and then run to a single switch
   controller? I made some of my own extensions using telephone cable but the green switch wire has a hard time seating in the
    4 pin telephone plug in order to crimp. You waste a lot of 4 pin connectors.  I was told a long time ago to solder. I'm just trying
    to save time.

2. I just installed 2 #5 turnouts to form a crossover. My 4-6-2 stalls on one of them at the frog. Frog is not powered (DCC) as
   instructed. I have several other #5s and don't have the problem. Any Suggestions.

    Ignore this question. I removed the turnout from the layout and put it in a test track. It worked ok. Put it back in the layout
    and it seems to work ok. Your guess is as good as mine.
#7
HO / 2-8-0 Missing Tiny Screw On Drive Rod Attachment
January 26, 2021, 04:57:12 PM
I have a new Bachmann 2-8-0 that has a missing 'part'. There is a very small screw that attaches the drive rods and reversing lever to the main driver. When I took the loco out of the box the reversing lever was hanging loose. I couldn't find it anywhere in the box. Does anyone know what size it may be and/or where I might find a replacement.
I sent a message to Bachmann but haven't received a response. Exploded view documentation doesn't get to that level of detail.

Any help appreciated.
#8
HO / EZ Track Turnouts
January 23, 2021, 09:40:19 PM
I'm looking to replace a number of 'regular' turnouts. The 'regular' turnouts use an 18" piece of track to create a parallel track.

What can be used to create a parallel track for a #4, #5, #6 turnout?
#9
General Discussion / Dynamis Upgrade
January 22, 2021, 09:15:39 AM
I currently use the basic Dynamis Command - 36505. I'd like to upgrade to the Pro Box - 36508 to allow for multiple handhelds - 36507. Does the Pro Box stack with the basic box or is it standalone? Do I need the 'replacement' Wireless Receiver - 36509 or use the one I have? Does the replacement actually give extended wireless coverage? Where is the best placement of the Command module?

Thanks
#10
HO / Dynamis System
January 21, 2021, 04:24:48 PM
I've been using the 'basic' Dynamis Control System since switching from DC to DCC. Have a couple of questions and concerns.

1. Unable to sort my roster into a meaningful sequence.

2. Seems to lose the signal between the controller and the handheld if you get approximately 6 or more feet apart.

3. Seems to lose the signal if you're not pretty much directly in line with it.

4. A couple of the larger locos  seem sluggish now that there are more motive power on the layout (not necessarily running, just
   setting idle.  I assume they are still pulling a small amount of power from the rails. Should I add a power booster?

5. Would an upgrade help? Seems like a controller with a small antenna would allow 360 degree signal.

Looking for any and all sugestions.

Thanks
#11
HO / Bachmann 2-8-2 Turnout Derailments
January 17, 2021, 10:43:08 AM
I have a new Bachmann 2-8-2 that frequently derails when going through EZ-Track turnouts (44561/44562). Seems to occurs when going into the turnout points and/or going over the frog. Would filing down the top edge of the points help or eliminate the problem?
Thanks.
#12
General Discussion / Wire Strippers
October 25, 2020, 12:29:01 PM
Does anyone make a wire stripper that can be used on the 3-wire plugs that come with the ez track turnouts? I have many turnouts and need to cut the wires (green wires) between the turnout and the controller to make my own extensions. I've made some using 4-wire phone cable and crimped connectors.  The problem has been getting a good stripped end on the green wire that can be inserted into the telephone connector. Thanks.
#13
Would like to see DCC versions of HO Thomas & Friends to run on newer DCC layouts.
#14
HO / Switching F7-A truck side frames
August 11, 2020, 07:59:37 PM

How do you release and remove the truck side frames without causing damage? I'm switching from black to silver on a Santa Fe.
#15
HO / F7-A DCC Sound Value Problem?
August 11, 2020, 08:59:33 AM
This unit has been operating flawlessly up until a few days ago. I'm getting a 'crackling' noise along with the normal diesel sounds. Pressing F8 eliminates all sound. Any suggestions? Any and all help appreciated.

How do I remove the speaker if that's the problem?

Thanks in advance.
#16
HELP.  I think I setup as shown in the documentation. Seems to work for a while then it will 'short out' when a loco passes over the gap in the E-Z Track Power Terminal with Insulated Gap (Item 44597) and/or the opposite loop gap.

Is there any way to troubleshoot the E-Z Command Auto-Reverse Unit, Item 44912?
#17
Thomas & Friends / DC to DCC Conversion On HO Engines
August 01, 2020, 01:34:20 PM
Anyone out there ever converted from DC to DCC on T&F HO engines? I have converted to full DCC layout but still have grandson's T&F engines and rolling stock. I don't want him to ruin his engines if he was to inadvertently place them on the layout. Any thoughts?
#18
Thomas & Friends / Missing Parts List
April 14, 2020, 11:15:09 AM
I purchased a G Scale Toby the Tram about a year ago from my local retailer. I did take it out of the box to inspect then put it back in the box. It had been sitting on the shelf since that time. I just sold it and the person that purchased is concerned that there was no 'parts list' or 'build diagram' in the box. I don't recall seeing either. Should they have been there and if so how can I get a copy?

Thanks
#19
HO / Bachmann PRR 2-8-2 Loud Noise In Reverse
March 31, 2020, 12:12:11 PM
Just started. Engine is about 3 months old. When running forward it sounds fine. When put into reverse there is a fairly load noise coming from the motor/gears. It almost sounds like metal grinding together. Engine has very low usage. Before I return to Bachmann I thought I'd check for possible cause. Thanks for any help you can give.

Also seemed to run a little slower than when it was first put on the layout.
#20
I have a number of locos stored that I would like to put into a particular sequence. Can this be done? How?
Thanks.