I recently purchased two N-scale Bachmann 4-6-0 steamers equipped with Bachmann E-Z Command decoders. Because I'm installing a Surroundtraxx system, I must find a means of tracking locomotives during their travels on the layout (six zones). That requires a transponding capability. The Bachmann locos are equipped with E-Z Command decoders that will require replacement with Digitrax DZ126/DZ126T transponding decoders. I'm not able to find a way to replace the E-Z Command decorders and am wondering if anybody can help. On the surface it doesn't seem that difficult, but there's a circuit board which hosts the decoder inside the tender that I can't reach to figure out the correct procedure for replacement with DZ126.
You can check the Bachmann site for loco diagrams. I found the below.
If not correct for your loco, check the site for possibly more options including the Parts page.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/N_BALDWIN_4-6-0_EXPLODE_DRAWING_N514X_(1).pdf
Rich
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Thanks Rich. I'll give that a try.
Paul
All my HO Bachmann have labels on the PC board.
I have looked at some N scale and they have the NMRA DCC numbers on the PC board.
There is an N scale forum at the Bachmann site you might like. Lots of good info there.
I have used the older DZ125 decoder in HO locos.