It allows you to attach a bachmann DC controller to the E-Z command. This then controls the analogue locomotive(s) on the track, freeing up address 10 to control another DCC locomotive.
@DwarfGuy66 - well it's just one set. I will be getting more Bachmann sets in the future to see what they're like. Random probability could have meant that this set was bad, but the next one might be good.
Hi Will, I love your videos and style of delivery and I'm slowly working through them all. Just a note for anyone watching. The E-Z command controller manual states that you can run 1 analogue train using channel 10. DON'T do this with n-gauge locomotives. I killed a Class 08 recently after only 10 seconds and lost my money, the warranty is void. Despite the paperwork with the controller which encourages you to do this, Bachmann Europe have confirmed that you should NOT run non-dcc locos
The track plug on the lead from the controller to the track looks the same as the plug used with Bachmann E-Z Trak. I've never had a problem plugging one of these into E-Z Trak.
My fist Bachmann train (a class 47) was broken. Also at my local model shop when you go upstairs to the scenery section on his desk there was a pile of returned items and all but on was by Bachmann!
Indeed. I enjoy Astronomy and there's an amusing video of Sir Patrick Moor in the mid-eighties telling us how expensive a 6" reflector is...... and it's dearer than the Chinese made ones are now - and the Chinese ones are far better. A wee example of the whole.
@trainfan5 - not quite the same. The old Horby power clip has 2 holes for each wire to go into it. It still has to go under the rails which can be tricky but at least the wires do go into it easily. I found the fitting on the Bachmann power clip incredibly tight and I've hopefully showed people that the connection needs to be made before the clip connects to the track really.
when you program the train to the dcc controller does it always stay on the same number ie the class 25 will always stay on number 1 button after youve programmed it
my first bachmann set was a Bachmann G scale Percy and the troublesome trucks train set and the end that goes into the power clip is the same and i had no problems with it
Did you report to any hobby dealer about the defects in the train set. It is nice idea if you can always take assistance from the tech support of these models so that if you are buying anything that has come defective then you are able to get you train functioning properly straight away.
Well probably something went wrong while the shipping or the keeping in stock on any station on its way. Happened to mee too, but with my brand-new Märklin Locomotive DB BR 44, the frame was Broken, so I brougt It back to the FACTORY (its only about one houre away from me) and Mrs Märklin gave me an exclusive Trip through the factory and a new Locomotive freshly produced, but without any scratch.
@eggyjones , that is a set i would not mind myself, its a worthwhile investment as you get some decent pullman coaches , and a decent loco, the track will come in handy if you like me are planni9ng on building a layout or a new layout, Good luck !
@mcgherkinstudios - well I had to take into account the replacement set didn't I. IT did all work in the end, but it would have got 9s and 10s had there been no problems.
Fantastic reveiw and video! I origionally thought about getting this but the possiblyty of that happening to me then shipping it back to UK then back agian would be a nightmare!
& it's called that because you can't re-rail something that has never been railed haha. This looks like a nice set. I am a fan of Bachmann models, they always look fresh & updated (they're currently updating the locos with split diecast chassis to be DCC ready). I have their Dynamis system which is really nice but I'm having to replace the remote because it spazzes out. In all fairness, it survived two years of use in a cold garage being dropped countless times by family
@InterCity82 The replacement one runs perfect, although it had a snapped buffer, which I managed to glue back in place, and the front coupling hook had come off, struggled to get it back on, in a way, unlucky twice. lol.
dc controls all the trains that are on one track, on dcc can you just move 1 instaed of having all of them go around? and if so how do you allocate how to move idfferent ones?
@Benjy5997 - so my experience has been the complete opposite. I've had very serious problems with 3 Bachmann models now and no serious problems with anything by Hornby. Just random probability maybe - not sure. But I will be getting another set soon to see what that one is like.
hey, um, what if the controller sensed a short circuit and had to reset? it takes like, ten to five minutes for it to reset, and all the lights r off then. maybe something metal was on the track and it just had to reset it self!
not sure weather you noticed but the brake coach is First Class as well, because it has the yellow line above the windows. So you have a First Class Only local train! However, I might be wrong.
Your not the only one having troubles with the Bachmann class 25, prior to fitting a decoder in mine, the white lights don't work, which is really annoying. However it was proberbly my fault when fitting the decoder
most of Bachmann sets are equiped with the E-Z tracks anymore But I remember whenn all you got was the regular track Life-Like even has their own version of EZ Track & make a adapter so you can use anybody's EZ tracks with Life-Like lol
im planing on seeing wich is better for bachman dc or dcc i will use some rolling stock and i will record the whole thing i will post the video do u want to see it?
@matthewpeter - it says Bachmann on it but that doesn't mean they make it. It probably comes from the same factory as the Hornby track - but to be honest it's just as good.
HO track can it use a figure 8? Is there a track switch to change tracks? Can more track be purchased by Bachmann? What is the highest quality HO train to buy?
@hihat101 Cheers for that. I'm 40 yrs old and never owned a train set, Im finding good advice a rare thing. Hornby are selling the Orient Express for £250 currently, £100 less than usual. So it seems like a good deal.
@123ps3boy Yes! You can give each loco a different number and all you need to do is press the number you have set the loco you want to move and when you turn the knob only that train you have selected will move.
First off, big fan of your videos! Secondly, I just wanted to ask if you noticed a "buzz" from the loco when it was moving? I've just bought the same set (without the problems you had, thankfully!), and I wasn't sure if the buzz was just standard for DCC, or if it might be a short... Cheers!
was there any thing wrong with the coaches that came with the first set you got becasue you could of asked if you could of kept the coaches that came with the set
The way ive always treated power clips like that is to connect the wires to it before inserting it into the track. This way its already connected up. I would have to say you were just unlucky with that particular set. For me bachmann has always been the most reliable. Ive had to have so many Hornby engined repaired because of lose drive shafts or in one case the old pancake motor on a class 91 catching fire, heck on a brand new hornby castle the motor seized and the front bogie fell off
@eggyjones , good choice,Bachmann make some pretty tasty loco's but Hornby set the bar when it comes to Trainsets and train packs, as well as loco's, i own the odd one or two Bachmann Loco's purely because i think they do a better job when it comes to super detail,
Intresting issues you had with the loco's there....Ive had more irritating Hornby things than Bachmann. Ive got a Hornby engine that decided to unsrew and mock up its Rods. Aloth I can understand the power to rail connector issue, Ive had countless issues with it...once I shouted at it. I think after about just half a month is sortof broke (or got loose) and I'm never planning to have one again!
Easy way to check if the plug-pack is the problem with the controller - plug it into the wall, don't plug in to the controller, short the terminals on the coax plug (briefly). Spark means plug-pack is okay. Safer way is to use a multimeter.
You said controller wouldn't light up and that you checked everything.. Did you check the on/off button that they had on the bottom of the controller? LOL, that was my problem. Took me like 15 mins to figure out and see that there was an on/off button on the bottom lol.
It allows you to attach a bachmann DC controller to the E-Z command. This then controls the analogue locomotive(s) on the track, freeing up address 10 to control another DCC locomotive.
@HarrisonSuper - lol, obviously not watched some of my previous vids. Yes, a proper layout is under construction and will be featured soon.
@DwarfGuy66 - well it's just one set. I will be getting more Bachmann sets in the future to see what they're like. Random probability could have meant that this set was bad, but the next one might be good.
There is an off/on switch on the bottom of the controller
@Mozzy39 - I haven't used the controller to do any re-programming yet but in the EX-Command instructions it shows you how to.
Hi Will, I love your videos and style of delivery and I'm slowly working through them all.
Just a note for anyone watching. The E-Z command controller manual states that you can run 1 analogue train using channel 10. DON'T do this with n-gauge locomotives. I killed a Class 08 recently after only 10 seconds and lost my money, the warranty is void. Despite the paperwork with the controller which encourages you to do this, Bachmann Europe have confirmed that you should NOT run non-dcc locos
The track plug on the lead from the controller to the track looks the same as the plug used with Bachmann E-Z Trak. I've never had a problem plugging one of these into E-Z Trak.
Me either. Either it was also damaged in shipping, or he was having a fail moment.
My fist Bachmann train (a class 47) was broken. Also at my local model shop when you go upstairs to the scenery section on his desk there was a pile of returned items and all but on was by Bachmann!
Where did you get the gadget you used at 9m to load the coaches please and what is it called?
this was uploaded my my b-day! thanks for uploading this! =D
definitely!
Indeed. I enjoy Astronomy and there's an amusing video of Sir Patrick Moor in the mid-eighties telling us how expensive a 6" reflector is...... and it's dearer than the Chinese made ones are now - and the Chinese ones are far better.
A wee example of the whole.
beautiful model!
how much did it cost. it's nice.
that dcc controller would work with bachmann E-Z track right
very smooth!
I have a question will the bachmann power clip fit in hornby track?
@trainfan5 - not quite the same. The old Horby power clip has 2 holes for each wire to go into it. It still has to go under the rails which can be tricky but at least the wires do go into it easily. I found the fitting on the Bachmann power clip incredibly tight and I've hopefully showed people that the connection needs to be made before the clip connects to the track really.
The track connector wire is made for bachmann ez track system, so that could be why it was giving you difficultly.
I have the Hornby dcc mixed freight set which is very similar to this except me and my Dad had no trouble at all.
My Bachman class 47 does that sometimes I have to push it to fix it so it doesn't derail
I had a Bachmann DCC controller and it worked but stopped a month or 2 later but I know it was the controller
when you program the train to the dcc controller does it always stay on the same number ie the class 25 will always stay on number 1 button after youve programmed it
my first bachmann set was a Bachmann G scale Percy and the troublesome trucks train set and the end that goes into the power clip is the same and i had no problems with it
Did you report to any hobby dealer about the defects in the train set. It is nice idea if you can always take assistance from the tech support of these models so that if you are buying anything that has come defective then you are able to get you train functioning properly straight away.
Well probably something went wrong while the shipping or the keeping in stock on any station on its way. Happened to mee too, but with my brand-new Märklin Locomotive DB BR 44, the frame was Broken, so I brougt It back to the FACTORY (its only about one houre away from me) and Mrs Märklin gave me an exclusive Trip through the factory and a new Locomotive freshly produced, but without any scratch.
@eggyjones , that is a set i would not mind myself, its a worthwhile investment as you get some decent pullman coaches , and a decent loco, the track will come in handy if you like me are planni9ng on building a layout or a new layout, Good luck !
@modeltrainman12345 - well it was very, very tough to insert into the power clip.
@mcgherkinstudios - well I had to take into account the replacement set didn't I. IT did all work in the end, but it would have got 9s and 10s had there been no problems.
Fantastic reveiw and video! I origionally thought about getting this but the possiblyty of that happening to me then shipping it back to UK then back agian would be a nightmare!
The adaptor is easy to check - plug it into the wall, and try putting a 16V bulb across the plug on the end of the lead.
@gunnerman1100 - I will definitely be getting another set by Bachmann to see if this was just an isolated case basically.
@ps3nut17 - The buffers should be spring loaded, meaning they just clip in providing the spring is in place too.
@488scooby - thanks for the comment, I'll check out your channel shortly.
'it was broke' - nice line will
@spdaylight1 - originally, no. But after it was replaced it was fine :)
it's on my channel - but I will also post the link to it in the video description now - before I forget.
Hi i spent a hour trying to get mine turned on then noticed the on off switch on the back of the controller ,
& it's called that because you can't re-rail something that has never been railed haha. This looks like a nice set. I am a fan of Bachmann models, they always look fresh & updated (they're currently updating the locos with split diecast chassis to be DCC ready). I have their Dynamis system which is really nice but I'm having to replace the remote because it spazzes out. In all fairness, it survived two years of use in a cold garage being dropped countless times by family
Really interesting vid, I still don't own a train set but after seeing this ib
switch to dapol and farish in N gauge, trust me will be the best move you ever made, the detail and quality in them is absolutely outstanding.
@InterCity82 The replacement one runs perfect, although it had a snapped buffer, which I managed to glue back in place, and the front coupling hook had come off, struggled to get it back on, in a way, unlucky twice. lol.
Do they make much British OO gauge stock?
ive got a new controller in the post to me as i had the exact same issue with the controller/powerpack
@HevyTH1 - no, the fan doesn't move.
I just wanted to say did you turn the controller on because there's a switch on the bottom fwi
theirs an on and off switch on the back but mabye u discovered it
@cyberkidmfb - I personally returned the set by going in the car. And I nearly always upload a video on Friday :)
dc controls all the trains that are on one track, on dcc can you just move 1 instaed of having all of them go around? and if so how do you allocate how to move idfferent ones?
@Benjy5997 - so my experience has been the complete opposite. I've had very serious problems with 3 Bachmann models now and no serious problems with anything by Hornby. Just random probability maybe - not sure. But I will be getting another set soon to see what that one is like.
@Badgersize - yes I did notice that. It's quite odd really but possible I guess.
I've seen quite a few other Bachmann sets some with diesels some with steam engines.
hey, um, what if the controller sensed a short circuit and had to reset? it takes like, ten to five minutes for it to reset, and all the lights r off then. maybe something metal was on the track and it just had to reset it self!
not sure weather you noticed but the brake coach is First Class as well, because it has the yellow line above the windows. So you have a First Class Only local train! However, I might be wrong.
In the US, the power track comes in the form of a rerailer
Can you mix bachmann/ grham faris rail with peco rail ?
I am in america, so is there anyway i could find another adapter since american and british power outlets differ?
was the light on the controller on
Your not the only one having troubles with the Bachmann class 25, prior to fitting a decoder in mine, the white lights don't work, which is really annoying. However it was proberbly my fault when fitting the decoder
most of Bachmann sets are equiped with the E-Z tracks anymore But I remember whenn all you got was the regular track Life-Like even has their own version of EZ Track & make a adapter so you can use anybody's EZ tracks with Life-Like lol
im planing on seeing wich is better for bachman dc or dcc i will use some rolling stock and i will record the whole thing i will post the video do u want to see it?
helloo there do u know how to change the number on the actual locos because i got 2 of the same locos and it looks silly
What do you use to edit your vidz??
how much was this
if you tried a diffrent adapter would it work?
They have very much improved since then
+Dylan White I hope so. I plan to get one, soon (the controller. Not the set up.).
why the hell didnt they supply you with the ez track? the pins are A LOT easier to work with when you're connecting the controller to them.
WHAT A WINER !!!!!
@matthewpeter - it says Bachmann on it but that doesn't mean they make it. It probably comes from the same factory as the Hornby track - but to be honest it's just as good.
can you reprogram the engine like change the number if so how?
My ez comand does that nothing lights up and mine was humidity sencitive and doesnt work with high himidity.
HO track can it use a figure 8?
Is there a track switch to change tracks?
Can more track be purchased by Bachmann?
What is the highest quality HO train to buy?
1: yes2: yes, called a switch3: yes4: UK is Bachmann or Dapol, US is Athearn or brass
i want the bachmann set with the pannier tank but i might get something else like just a hornby class 50.
Thank you!
@hihat101 Cheers for that. I'm 40 yrs old and never owned a train set, Im finding good advice a rare thing. Hornby are selling the Orient Express for £250 currently, £100 less than usual. So it seems like a good deal.
@123ps3boy Yes! You can give each loco a different number and all you need to do is press the number you have set the loco you want to move and when you turn the knob only that train you have selected will move.
First off, big fan of your videos! Secondly, I just wanted to ask if you noticed a "buzz" from the loco when it was moving? I've just bought the same set (without the problems you had, thankfully!), and I wasn't sure if the buzz was just standard for DCC, or if it might be a short...
Cheers!
was there any thing wrong with the coaches that came with the first set you got becasue you could of asked if you could of kept the coaches that came with the set
The way ive always treated power clips like that is to connect the wires to it before inserting it into the track. This way its already connected up. I would have to say you were just unlucky with that particular set.
For me bachmann has always been the most reliable. Ive had to have so many Hornby engined repaired because of lose drive shafts or in one case the old pancake motor on a class 91 catching fire, heck on a brand new hornby castle the motor seized and the front bogie fell off
you should put a camera on the train
@eggyjones , good choice,Bachmann make some pretty tasty loco's but Hornby set the bar when it comes to Trainsets and train packs, as well as loco's, i own the odd one or two Bachmann Loco's purely because i think they do a better job when it comes to super detail,
Intresting issues you had with the loco's there....Ive had more irritating Hornby things than Bachmann. Ive got a Hornby engine that decided to unsrew and mock up its Rods. Aloth I can understand the power to rail connector issue, Ive had countless issues with it...once I shouted at it. I think after about just half a month is sortof broke (or got loose) and I'm never planning to have one again!
Easy way to check if the plug-pack is the problem with the controller - plug it into the wall, don't plug in to the controller, short the terminals on the coax plug (briefly). Spark means plug-pack is okay. Safer way is to use a multimeter.
@eoin730 - this could be an isolated incident - so I will get another set soon.
I'll do that as soon as I can.
is the hornby select better
@tpe18509 - oh gosh yes, that would not be good. Might be possible to get someone to open it up and test it all for you first?
gracias!
No one tells you about that switch. I had the same problem until I found the switch by accident. Bachmann needs to add this to their manuals.
Would You Reccomend This For Beginners To DCC?
You said controller wouldn't light up and that you checked everything.. Did you check the on/off button that they had on the bottom of the controller? LOL, that was my problem. Took me like 15 mins to figure out and see that there was an on/off button on the bottom lol.
i want it!
so do you like hornby or bachman best?
Hola, que cámara usas?
@logic22795 - yes
Es una Sony DCR-HC62
How old is this set, its just what im looking for.
@ClassA4Mallard - actually, it's 4.
hi are you ever going to make a proper layout with scenary and other things
Is the Hornby elite compatible with the "Highlander" train set by Bachmann?
David Backhouse
Select=No(unless you let hornby update the firmware)
Elite=Yes
David Backhouse which is the best hornby or bachmann
1st: elite
2nd: E-Z command
3rd: select
Basically the elite is better than Bachmann EZ, the select is not as good, in my opinion