There should be two track pieces labeled 'A' on one end and 'B' on the other. These are the sections with the gaps that trigger the reversing action.  All the other sections should be labeled 'A' on both ends and have the black channel on the bottom that carries the wires connecting the reversing module to the 'A'-'B' track sections.

The special reversing track 18" radius curves are item 44549.
The special reversing track 9" straights are item 44548.

Regular EZ-Track, without the connecting wires will not work properly with the reversing unit unless you add the additional wires yourself.

Len

I've been asking Bachmann for years, and I shall continue to do so-All I want for Christmas is a 2-6-2, a 2-6-2  a 2-6-2. Come on, sing it with me.......  In 1904 Baldwin Locomotive Works built the first Prairie for the Sandy River Railroad (#8) in two foot gauge.  In 1907 Baldwin Locomotive Works built a beautiful Prairie for the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway (#6) in 2 foot gauge. These two locomotives were so close to one another that with the exception of an extra sand dome on the WW&F version, they were pretty much sisters.  Seems to me that building a model of of either one would ultimately (with a bit of modeling on our part) allow the introduction of two very useful locomotives to Bachmann's repertoire, not to mention how much we modelers would appreciate them. Bachmann has already produced an On30 2-6-6-2 that runs like a top and I'm sure could easily be used as a basis for an On30 Prairie. Let's keep asking-and Merry Christmas to all of you On30 folks!       John Tumolo

Quote from: Len on November 26, 2025, 06:45:07 PMCheck to be sure you do not have one of the A-B reversing section install backwards. Both of the gaps in the A-B sections should be on the same rail.

Instructions: https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/HOReversingTrackInstructions.pdf

Len

Well this is weird I don't even think I have B's at all. This pack has all A's?? Sorry I know almost nothing about this stuff. It didnt specify on the packaging. Where do I find the proper tracks?

Check to be sure you do not have one of the A-B reversing section install backwards. Both of the gaps in the A-B sections should be on the same rail.

Instructions: https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/HOReversingTrackInstructions.pdf

Len

I'm trying to do a little tabletop back and forth trolley, but it doesnt seem to be working. It's all bachmann EZ track, with two reversing tracks on each end. It just goes straight. What am I doing wrong?

Hi I was going to ask whether anyone knows anything about the original design of Bachmann Gordon's express composite and brake coaches which were realised in 2006 item number 76049 is Gordon's composite coach and item number 76048 is Gordon's express brake coach which is still available because I received a email from Model Train Stuff saying that they are listed on the website and are in stock even though they were discontinued in 2012 according to the email from Model Train Stuff they don't knowledge the brand of Thomas and Friends but they have photos of them on their website however if you can message me back when you get a chance that will be great thanks Jake

Ive needed to replace my Red Express composite coach. However I see they are currently out of stock. Will they be back in stock eventually? Does any know any online stores that may have it? Thanks.

FYI the 4-4-0 American has micro lights and a 560 ohm resistor works fine with a Soundtraxx sound system.

I bought a used 0-4-0 Porter and without thinking about anything, started to change CV's on the program track.  Then I realized that the factory DCC may not have the same CV's so I used CV8 - 8 to return the unit back to factory CV settings.

Much to my surprise and delight the little engine had great chug sound, loud bell and whistle, etc.

The next day I wanted to enjoy the little engine again but it's dead.  It won't respond to any input.  I've tried repeatedly to CV 8 -8 to bring it back to factory settings but it's just dead.

Boo hoo

There is no direction lock switch on Williams, or early Williams by Bachmann, locomotives.  To add a switch you can replace the original reverse board with the newer version that has provision for adding a direction lock switch.

New board: https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=77_222&products_id=10587

Installation instructions: https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/WilliamsReverseBoardInst(later).pdf

Len