Greetings to all. I am set up for my Christmas layout for the season.

With a Dynamism controller the locomotive as it going around stops momentary and go again at different parts on the layout, not always the same spot and not every time.
Tried with different locos with same result.
I also have a EZ-Command and that works normally.
The tracks are clean and the continuity of the tracks all check out.
All my locos are cleaned and checked each year I put then away.

I would be happy to hear from anyone experienced this problem and found a solution.
Cheers, pjf

Hello everyone, Happy New Year.

Need help on replacing the front light and making it work.
1- the front light was  not working I removed it and tested with 12 volt and of course it burned out, I have the replacement bulb but I cant see how the housing comes apart without destroying it.

2 - temporally connected a new bulb but also is not working. Must be a loose connection or an electronic failure.

Please help, pjf

Dear Yardmaster,  I would like to add an EZ Track #44576 Crossover to my layout.
Can you please confirm if there is enough passing clearance between the parallel tracks to operate any On30 rolling stock or On30 2 8 0 or 4 6 0 locos.

Can not get any e-mail responce from your "webstore"
Thank you

Hello, anyone with EZ Track layout having a #6 Crossover turnout. I am concerned for clearance between the parallel track. Would two On30 loco or rolling stock pass without touching. Thank you for your reply. pjf

Can anyone tell me the spacings between the  tracks  side to side for the #6 Remote Crossover Turnout 44576. There are  no specs and I am concerned about having two locos like a 4-6-0 or a 2-8-0 passing or standing side by side.
Thank you, pjf

How do you change lightbulb on 4-4-0 tender, Russian Iron? First you brake off the housing. I know now why there are  extra back light and bulbs are included in the original box. Hopefully this is not the case for the front light.
Here are a few things I learned and want to share with you for future reference.
-The backlight casing is glued and can not be taken apart.
-The bulb can not measure continuity and needs to be tested with electricity.
-The bulb is very low voltage and it will burn out if it is directly connected to the rail voltage for testing.
-Finally the bulb is polarity specific, it will glow only if positive is connected to the longer stem. Cheers, pjf

Auto Reverse Module #AD520. Just installed one. Always shorts out coming out of the loop. Using Dynamis . It works with my EZ Command but not with Dynamis. Same layout same conditions and equipment. Please Help. Thank you pjf

Few days before Christmas my recently purchased Dynamis stopped working.
Before panic set in I realized that I kept my EZ Command and the trains will run around the Christmas tree.
I promptly phoned Bachmann tech support. I had a live person on the phone and within minutes my problem was looked after and a warranty replacement was scheduled. Now try that with a company whose tech support is offshore.
I think Bachmann's products and after sales service are second to none.
Never a disappointment, always a pleasant experience. My replacement arrived today. About 2 weeks with two holydays and cross border shipping included.
I just wanted everyone to know. pjf

Hello everyone, Happy New Year to all.
Setting up an oval layout came up half inch short or half inch long depends how I look at it.  Having a parallel line with two cross overs using a set of two  LH turnout and set of two RH turnout.
The shorter distance inside is 30 inches and is made up of 3x9" and 1x3'' straights.
The longer distance outside is 53 1/2 inches and 6x9" straight equals 54 inches.
How can I make up a 8 1/2" section with standard  EZ tracks available.
I can cut and shorthen a 9" section but not if I can make it from standard sections.
Thank you for your input. pjf

Hello Mr Bach-man, here is a crazy idea. How about a couple of Thomas and friends locos like Emily in O size running on HO track. My grand children will love you, it would fit in my On30 world and Bachmann would have a new market potential in the UK and with children all over the world who's grandpas play with On30.

Question to Mr Bachman or to all who is in the know.
I just purchased  a 4-4-0 Russia and  sound only decoder MRC 1665, 2 wire hook up.
I noticed there are 2 empty terminals marked L and R side on the aft side of the circuit board. It is alive reading 18 volts same as the track voltage or the EZ Command output.
Is this the right place to solder my wires or you have other recommendations.
Thank you

Mr Bach-Man, what is one do to change CV settings with E-Z command.
I have recently changed my layout to DCC and here is my problam. I have 3 locos a 2-6-0, 2-8-0 and the latest Bachmann 4-6-0. Each one is installed with MRC sound module that works on DC or DCC. All worked fine on my DC system but not on DCC.
The sounds are OK but my 2-8-0 and 4-6-0 jump starts and only goes fast or faster.
The 2-6-0 working normal. The other 2 works normal with the original DCC basic module that came with the locos but not with the MRC
Any remedies or suggestions other than replacing the sound decoders.
Thank you,

About a year or more there was a write up on installing sound in to  the 2-6-0. There was a set of pictures showing how it is taken apart.  I cant separate the front part and things starting to break off. I done it last year and now I am  completely lost.
Someone with good memory or know how search for old post Please Help!
(pacificoastliner website gone)

Not what you think but could be better. My first attempts at kit bash and turned out better than expected. Turned my "Wonderland Express' into a 2-6-2T yard engine or a short hauler loco. Runs forward, backwards through switches and 18" radius curves with ease. All the actions that a Forney can hardly do.
Used all the parts from the 2-6-0 with an addition of a pilot wheel from one of my 2-8-0. The best surprise is that it looks almost identical to a Baldwin narrow gauge "Class 10 ¼- D, Type – 2-6-2T". You can find it on this neat web-site   

           http://narrowmind.railfan.net/   

I am very pleased with my creation that is why a little bit of bragging.
I have a "Denver & Rio Grande Western" with DC sound installed well here we go to the chop-shop.

I am trying to upload a picture but if it does not work I'll be happy to e-mail pictures to anyone interested.

To DCC or not to DCC. I am thinking of jumping in but I am confused. All this model numbers on E-bay, Bachmann DCC EZ Command 00501 or 44902.
Dynamis wireless 36505 controller or 36507.
All I can see now that one is rated 1 Amp and 2.3 Amp for the other.
Which one is the better system and which model number indicates a complete set of what I would need to run a loco. I have a 4x9 layout 8 sections with revers loop , 7 turn outs and 4 DCC locos.
Please help, your input would be of great help.
Thank you.

My "Roaring Ridge" it is wonderful going around under the Christmas tree but at every other turn the passenger cars get uncoupled going over the magnets. These cars have no or very little resistance and the pressure on the couplers are minimal. The only cure I found is to install the couplers up side down. The cars stay together but the magnets can not work.  The  freight cars I have all work properly. All Bachmann / Spectrum products. Help, help. Thank you for any other suggestions.

Mr Bach Man, just purchased a new 4 6 0 #12 ET & WNC, I am as giddy as a child.
One question should there be any instruction sheet or parts list included in the box. I got none. All my other purchases 2 8 0 and 2 6 0s came with printed materials. Thank you.

I have a 2 6 0 (Wonderland Express) that will not start once it is stopped. It runs fast it runs slow forward and aft but when I stop it wont go again without a little nudge. My track is clean and all the other locos are fine. The track and locos all DC operation. Please help, where do I look to fix.

Hello,I have a question about EZ track, HO.
Would the standard "turnout" fit smoothly between an oval with 18" curve section inside of a 22" curved sections. I would like to have two tracks and switch trains between the two ovals. 
Thank you for your help.
ps. is there a source book for EZ track layouts?

I have a small layout with 7 "turn outs". Some of them snap to position when switched but 3 or 4 will bounce back a bit and not locked in. Consequently I get lots of derailment. Is there something I can fix or these turn outs are defective.  Hope someone can help, thank you.