Quote from: Yard Master on April 30, 2026, 11:24:06 AMHi 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

Thanks, YardMaster. I shot an email to service and look forward to whatever help they can provide.

In the meantime, I took out my crossovers and patched in some straights to get the outside loop isolated to run with my DC controller. It works perfectly:

This would seem to support the theory that I got bad EZ Command modules rather than an issue with the track or something else.

I also tried the EZ Command Plus with the isolated single loop, but it had the same issue as before (though I did not take a video).

Can I get the new GP38-2 in Union Pacific paint without a decoder, i.e. only the plug for installing my own decoder?

Bought and built some benches, and a package of people in the sitting position. Starting to add some life to the layout.

Mine showed yesterday but I haven't had the time to read it.

Hello,

I'm looking at buying the Durango & Silverton set (00710).  The website says "DCC-ready 2-8-0 locomotive and tender with operating headlight", but I have not seen anything on the box stating this, either in hobby shops or online images.  I think this set has been out for a while.  Have the locos in the set always been DCC-ready?  Or did they start that as of a given date?  Is there a way to tell by looking at the package (or pics online) to confirm it's DCC-ready?  Not a deal-breaker (I like the set), just would be nice to have the 8-pin connector there already.  (I know there more work to do if I want sound).

Thanks,

Sean.

Hooray, mine came yesterday, May 05,2026. Way To Go, White River Productions!

So the highlights of the stream are the N Scale LBSC Thomas, Origin James, red open wagon and Sodor Scrap wagon, which were shown on stream for the first time, but were shown before elsewhere. Thankfully, Origin James doesn't have the painted lamp like the HO Scale model did. One thing that wasn't shown before was the Large Scale LBSC Thomas. Still no full sample of N Scale Henry just yet, but we were shown a face sample for him. There should be a full unpainted sample of N Scale Henry sometime this summer. He's been prioritized over HO Scale Flying Scotsman.

Any day now, they will have samples for HO Scale Sidney and Mainland Diesel. There will only be one face for Mainland Diesel for now, but if the model sells well enough, they might look into doing more face variants, like Ulli. I'd like to see Fernando, whose face can also be used for a Mainland Diesel variant. The China Clay wagon might possibly get a green variant. Personally, I'd like a new mining wagon with an ore load. 2027 should be the absolute last delay for Salty's reintroduction. The wait has been endless.

Other samples we can expect to be shown within the next few months include the painted samples of Troublesome Truck #7, Bulgy, N Scale Diesel and Paxton.

Great job of applying the stain...put it on...wipe it off for effect?

The Annual arrived in today's mail. (5/4/26)
Looks like a great issue.

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.