How to run power feeder wires and create turnout crossovers using Bachmann E-Z Track

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The Mill Run And Western Maryland Railway

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@cwc6725 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip about using the other side of a power re-railer track as a source of power on distant sections of the layout. It really helped me.

@paulbrancheau1016 6 ай бұрын

Your discussion regarding the extra power supply was valuable for me.

@steamsteelproductions Жыл бұрын

Finally found a video on this. Thank you so much!

@RailfanAndrew Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!!

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you!

@1718alexnatalie 10 ай бұрын

@@themillrunandwesternmaryland11are the no 5 turnouts insulated or power routing?

@1718alexnatalie 8 ай бұрын

@@themillrunandwesternmaryland11are the no. 5 and no.6 turnouts power routing or insulated? I would like a video on types of bachmann turnouts

@GarrettTaylorLeedy Жыл бұрын

Exxon tutorial video. And also amazing layout still keep up the good work if you ever want to talk sometime let me know

@bman7808 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@killersugar6816 11 ай бұрын

Hmm… for a noob like me, I’m wondering if the direction of the wire “plug” matters. It seems it should, or I imagine bad electrical problems, but in your video, you just kinda plug it in without attention to that. Are both cords coming from the same power supply? What do you mean about running it to a further section of track? When would I need a feeder? I have EZ track, and an old power supply, and on a 5’ oval, I’m losing power at the far end of the track, and my heavier engine stops completely. Is this a case where I need a feeder? Thanks very much, for your videos and any reply.

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 11 ай бұрын

As you know, the bachmann plug has 2 terminals. When running a feeder there is a chance you'll hook it up backwards (kinda hard to tell till you try). In that case there will be a short and nothing will work. Simply unplug from your terminal track and rotate the plug, plug back in. I'd try putting a feeder furthest point away from your initial power source and go from there. Good luck!

@wassz Ай бұрын

If I have multiple red wire feeders coming from different sides of my layout track(to ensure I have enough power throughout my layout) how can I connect all these to the bachmann ez command controller knowing that there is only one aux jack input

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 10 күн бұрын

On my layout, I started at the power pack with a single lead to the first power imput on my track, then connected the next lead to the other side and continued to the next power imput track, and so on. That way it was one line and less wires. Does that help?

@anthonyclayton1615 5 ай бұрын

How do you connect one terminal rerailer to another? They both need female cables and Bachman doesn’t make a female-female extension cable that I can find. Thanks.

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 5 ай бұрын

I had one that came with a turnout set (I think). I've never seen another one like it. This might be something you'll have to make. I am however still looking and will post If I ever find one.

@russcole5685 2 ай бұрын

You can buy two power leads, and screw the two round eyelets for transfor connection to a piece of wood. Or as I did, buy some female spade connectors, and make my own double ended power connection. I also made my own polarity reverser using a latching double throw relay, reed switch on a insulated piece of track, and a small neo magnet glued under the loco. Just use you imagination. Can get everything you need at a lot cheaper than what bachmann market them for. At my dcc turnouts, I added bi colour 3mm LEDs, red/green to show if a track was open or closed. Polarity shifting from the frog, and a small rectifier, resister to suit. Dcc is Not AC power. It's phase swapping DC. A simple pwm signal.

@anthonyclayton1615 2 ай бұрын

@@russcole5685 wow! Thanks for the help. For some reason my EZ track re-railer terminal was actually DE-railing my locomotive so I got rid of it anyway and just soldered wires to the track.

@crsrdash-840b5 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that the black turnout had a lot of curving as it connects to the other. but when looking at your layout, its all straight. now im royally confused as to how you did this...🤕

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 Жыл бұрын

There are different types of turnouts. The ones on my layout are Bachmann #4. This is a gradual turnout. There are also #5, they're almost like a Y shape. Sorry for the confusion!

@garyforestier1118 11 ай бұрын

That's one thing I don't like about those

@garyforestier1118 11 ай бұрын

I don't know about anyone else but I've had to do so much tweaking to Bachmann turnouts to get them to work properly. Terrible product in my opinion

@josepharseneault4168 Жыл бұрын

Got a question. The wire running from one terminal track to the other, is this something you made? Or is there a premade wire out there?

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 Жыл бұрын

Excellent question! What I used was a factory wire that came with my Bachmann #4 turnouts. However, when I searched for a part number for the wire, it seems like it's not available separately. Or, it's been replaced with a spade terminal end. I will continue my research for a part number and will post if I find it. Thank you!

@PaulCurtindale Жыл бұрын

how do you power the turnouts, there is no AC Acc available on Bachmann controlers?

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 Жыл бұрын

I have an older power pack up under my bench work that I have my AC accessories wired to. That's all I use that pack for.

@manojpanje2947 10 ай бұрын

Is the train with track shifting setup available for selling ? I need one set .Where to get it ?

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 10 ай бұрын

Bachmann makes a complete #6 crossover turnout. The product number is 44575. Or, you can purchase two right hand or left hand turnouts and put them together. Most of these are available on sites like Trainworld.com or at your local hobby shop. I hope this helps!

@paulbrancheau1016 6 ай бұрын

How do you wire a frog juicer to an EZ track wye?

@themillrunandwesternmaryland11 6 ай бұрын

If you are using the gray road bed ez track with the metal frog, they usually have a terminal and wire on the bottom that you can plug in to power the frog.