Icey Rail News: The New Bachmann E-Z Command Station

[@lonluna721]

I like mine and runs 4 locos smooth. It’s perfect for my 6 x 6 L shaped layout.

[@HumberFlyer]

Had mine a coupe of days. Upgrade from a hornby select 😂.... At the end of the day it's if it serves your needs. I just want to run 4 diesels and the ability to have the lights on them..... nothing more. I'm quite happy with it

[@smr0m670]

I have a little N scale layout in my room, I use this controller bc it’s all i need and it’s simple to use. I got it “used” for $100 🤷

[@michaelrostine1315]

I just purchased an E7 Diesel loco Pennsylvania DCC Ready with 8 pin plug $170? Bachman does make some nice looking locos. The only engines I have that don't run are Bachmann, one with a broken gear. The other F3 Bachmann I got from QVC years ago makes much noise. I hope to make one good engine out of both.

[@araynortassadore3056]

I think the EZ Command is plug and play on the EZ Track. NCE and digitrax would need the EZ track wired up for DCC.

[@OwenConcorde]

Nice video! This aeromorph here might be planning to improve my HO collection in the future and I would rather go with something that can allow me to run more trains and have a user-friendly interface since I had experiences from using the MTH DCS system (similar to NCE) on my O gauge collection. When it comes to HO, I would like to look into either ESU or the Piko Smart Control systems even though I used to think about wanting a Bachmann Dynamis system several years back.

[@thomascarr4603]

I use Digitrax on my N-Scale home layout, and all my club members use Digitrax as well. Bachmann has had spotty quality for years, especially their diesels.

[@hobbyroomx]

Just picked up the Digitrax Zephyr at Yankee Dabbler for $185. Much better solution. Bachmann needs to really step things up. Another issue I have with them is their HO trains sets still have the black roadbed with steel rails and plastic wheels on the train cars.

[@michaelrostine1315]

Bachman sells black track that comes with nickel silver rails. You have to look at the bottom of the track packages before you purchase. Bachman has wheel packs also, 12 sets for $24. They are very pricey. One package can do 3 cars😢. We should get a rebate if we return the plastic sh*t, so that Bachmann can recycle the plastic wheels.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I think this setup is a good step up for the EZ Command , but only for certain use cases, like if someone wants something VERY simple for little ones, or included in starter sets, etc... in a few situations this is a good fit and a good start into model railroading for some people... maybe turning a starter set into a very simple layout, or .... For the features and growing into a more advanced setup... NCE , Digitrax, and TCS are where it's at... I have NCE and love it, but the newer stuff from Digitrax is really nice, may have went that route if their new throttles were out when I got my setup. The TCS LT-50, which functions a lot like a power cab crossed with a wired version of a UWT-50 throttle, looks REALLY great right now, especially for 150$... price came down... Zephyr is a nice starter setup, along with UT6/UT6D it would be rad for a small layout... I'd robably have that if the new ones were out when I bought my setup... the older throttles and interface really needed the recent refresh, amd Digitrax did great in implementing the update, nice screens and UI, etc.... I have a Cab06p , Power Cab, and SB5 ... love it for my needs... Wifitrax has put put some great stuff that I don't see much about online or on KZbin.. It's awesome to see some of the companies pushing things to get a bit more modern in recent years ...

[@michaelrostine1315]

I'm wanting to get the new Bachmann Amtrak set with DCC. Is there one better I should look at?

[@rayronvr]

From my knowledge, bachmann has exclusive rights to the acela train in ho

[@WWE_trainsandmore]

the only real reason I'm using the older version of this with atlas track is because my friend got an nce power cab and so he's giving me all his extra track and this so i can get started

[@JettaCity]

I totally agree! Started out with the original EZCommand. Too many limitations. Ended up getting a Digitrax Zephyr Express from Yankee Dabbler.

[@SeanJAnimations]

Hey there, recently got myself back into the hobby of model train stuff, I bought some bachmann E-Z track, cars and 1 locomotive and a E-Z command plus. Looking to upgrade from an ex command plus, does anyone know any controllers that work with E-Z track?

[@geraldgaffney1331]

No problems with works great

[@SkipRoGlo]

I have an HO train layout using flex tracks. We wired sections to a bus wire. The landscaping is wired to a separate bus wire. We purchased a EZ Command Center controller. We do not have the track connector. Can I wire it to my track bus wire directly? The controller has two red wires with a clip. I cut the clip off because I don’t have their track of their track connector. Now I can’t figure fire out which of the two red wires is positive and which is the ground! What do I do?

[@rayronvr]

tbh iam not sure if the EZ command station can handle a typical bus line layout. depending on the size of the layout the power output may not be enough. The two red wires should not matter but i would call bachmann support just to make sure.

[@SkipRoGlo]

@@rayronvr thank you. It is a small layout 23’x20’ and as you can tell total amateurs. This DCC controller is suppose to handle multiple tracks. We have two independent tracks with a controller for each. Each has a set of red wires and a wire to the outlet plug. I was just wondering if these red wires which came connect are positive and ground.

[@russcole5685]

​@@SkipRoGlo it is DCC. Digital AC, it does not matter which wire goes what rail, as long as there are no shorts connecting both wires. As they both alternate between ground and positive, 180° out of phase from each other. It's basically a pwm DC signal, set of pulses down one wire, then repeated down the other wire. Hence the term AC. As it is a alternating DC signal

[@NextEevolution]

Bought one of these off Amazon to test two DCC equiped locomotives I bought off ebay. While the locomotives worked, I was super disappointed in how I couldn't change CV values to enable operation over DC, even for over $170. I'm definitely returning it, as I have no confidence in the build quality either. Thanks for your video though! I tried finding a forum recommendation for something better for about an hour before I gave up and bought the Bachmann. I wanted the Digitrax DCS52 but it's out of stock :( I think I'll try finding a rail hobby group near me and see if anyone would be willing to help me change CV values to run off DC for me, as I pretty much have only DC stock in my collection. Still, I'll like and subscribe as thanks!

[@stevenrobertson3635]

I still think the best of all DCC systems is the Railpro system. Its sad that they dont do better marketing. Really is the top of dcc

[@rayronvr]

I'll have to look into it. Never heard of it.

[@stevenrobertson3635]

@@rayronvr there's a few videos on KZbin about it

[@mysticrailroad]

a most excellent roast :)

[@USNavyDestroyerman]

Don't waste your money on this Controller and Switches or Bachmann EZ Track or the controller. They are expensive garbage made in China. I bought 19 of the switches, 80 to 90 feet of the track. Six of switches have quit working and will not even switch manually. The dealer will not exchange them after 30 days and Bachmann will ignore you. I have a little over $684.oo invested in just the switches. I really don't have any option but to buy atlas track, roadbed and looking into Peco switches, with tortoise switch machines.. I bought the EZ Command controller too and had to return it for a replacement, that I had to send right back to the dealer too. I also wasted money on the 5 amp Bachmann booster. The controllers are $200.oo a pop and the Booster was $365.oo That was over $1,600.oo wasted. It really pisses me off the time I took planning, laying and ballasting that garbage. NOW I HAVE TO RIP IT ALL UP AND REPLACE IT. This craps going to cost me over $3000.oo to fix. I bought a Digitrax Zephyr express for a DCC controller.

[@SkipRoGlo]

😊

[@TheConfluencePArailfan]

I bought this… 15 days later it. Burned out

[@rayronvr]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@TheConfluencePArailfan]

@ it’s fine, i actually think the old one is more reliable in spite of having limited functions

[@larrybaughman618]

🤠🖐