Model Railroader magazine Bachmann Commander HO DCC Train Set review

Model Railroader Senior Editor Dana Kawala shows how to set up, wire, and operate this model train set from Bachmann. It features Bachmann EZ track, an EZ Command DCC system, two HO scale locomotives with DCC decoders, and a three-car Santa Fe freight train. Watch more model railroad videos at http://mrr.trains.com/

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[Bradster863]

He's nervous! He's shaking and stuttering

[vietvet68100]

Big mistake with backman they are cheap junk.

[vietvet68100]

@Trolleymoose Amen.

[MMODoubter]

@starguard From what I understand of DCC (and I am a beginner in this area), yes.

You can set one engine to run constantly round a loop, for example, while doing some switching with another engine.

That is my understanding, at least.

From an outsider's viewpoint, DCC looks great - IF you want to undergo the much higher cost of controller and engines.

[MrTrainboy1]

I have used both the Hornby Digital Select Unit and the Bachmann EZ DCC controller, and the Hornby one is FAR better. It has more functions, can save up to 99 loco addresses, and the sets that you get these controllers usually have an oval of track, 1 small siding, and a really large one, and you can expand it further, you get more carriages and better quality engines, but is a bit more expensive.

[MrTrickBike]

@jackisgone4ever these sets cost from $170 to $220

[jackisgone4ever]

how much is the set

[starguard]

I've noticed that with this system you can run both trains one at a time on the same track, but can you run BOTH trains at the same time while controlling each one individually?

[LittleTeddylove1]

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