I use an EZ Command system. When I visit another layout, I need to encode a new address for the loco.  Could I just use the EZ command address, say #5, on the other system. Most likely NCE.

I know Address 3 is universal across NMRA DCC compatible systems.

What about the other EZ Command addresses 1,2, and 4-9? I.e. Will a loco with an EZ Command address of 6 run as 6 on another system as address 6?

Glenn

I installed an new HO 44 ton DCC chassis in a kit bashed rail car of a friend. I ran it on my test track using EZ Command. I did not change the default address. On the owner's NCE powered layout it ran almost a total lap of maybe 60+ feet before failing. I used the default address of 3.

After not being able to get command, I tried to reprogram the engine without success. I get the "Cannot read CV's". I tried several times using different NCE programing routines.Yet when I brought the engine home to my test track, it runs.

Does any one have any ideas as to the cause of this dilemma?

Does the EZ Command system set any parameters even without making changes. Another friend runs Bachmann On30 engines using NCE without a problem. But he starts them out on the NCE system.

I am not knocking NCE, however I have incurred this problem with other brands of engines/decoders that have been tested on my EZ Command system then moved to an NCE layout. Including NCE decoders. All prompt the  "Cannot read CV's" error.

Glenn