Bachmann E-Z TRACK 44950 - User Manual

TRACKSIDE TURNOUT DCC DECODER INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for your purchase of the DCC Trackside Turnout Decoder.
This product is designed for you to easily upgrade your analog (switchbox operated) turnouts to DCC operation.
Included in package:
• 1 trackside structure with DCC decoder
• 1 E-Z Track
®
red power wire
• 1 piece of double-stick tape
• 1 instruction sheet
SETUP WITH BACHMANN’S E-Z TRACK
®
SYSTEM
To begin, first turn off power to your layout and DCC system to prevent any short-circuits during installation. Then, connections to
the trackside structure can be made. If using the Bachmann E-Z Track
®
system, installation is plug-and-play (alternatively, solder
connections can be made if desired). To connect the trackside structure to your layout with E-Z Track
®
connectors, use a pair of
pliers to remove the break-off tabs on both sides of the structure, as shown in the diagram below. After breaking off the tabs, any
excess plastic can be trimmed with a standard hobby knife.
If your turnout is currently connected to a switchbox controller on your layout, remove the plug with the green wire from the
switchbox, then, on the underside of the structure, connect the green wire’s plug to the board’s three-prong connection.
The new red wire (supplied) connects to the two-prong side of the structure, and the opposite end connects to any open connection
on a power terminal rerailer track that is powered by a DCC system. Make sure all plug connections are secure by firmly pressing
the plugs over the prongs. Once wired, the double-stick tape (supplied) can be used to affix the structure to your layout.
If you wish to hide the connection wires under your layout, feed the wires through a hole in your layout drilled under or near the
structure.
Remove break-off tabs (both sides)
for E-Z Track
®
installation
Shown with break-off tabs removed
Bachmann E-Z Track
®
Shown
If already installed on existing layout with
switchbox control, remove the green wire
from switchbox and firmly connect to the
three prong side of trackside building.
Green three-wire plug connection
from E-Z Track
®
turnout
Red two-wire plug connection to
E-Z Track
®
power terminal rerailer
1400 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.bachmanntrains.com
Printed in China H4950-IS001

Summary

Setup with Bachmanns E-Z Track System

E-Z Track Installation

Connects the trackside structure to the E-Z Track system by removing break-off tabs and plugging in wires.

Wiring and Mounting

Connects the red power wire to a rerailer track and uses double-stick tape to affix the structure.

Setup for All Track Systems

Solder Connections

Provides instructions for making solder connections to DCC track power and turnout sections for non-E-Z Track systems.

DCC System Configuration and Operation

Address Management with E-Z Command

Advises clearing locomotives from address 9 to avoid conflicts when using the E-Z Command DCC system.

Programming Trackside Decoders

Details the process for programming DCC turnouts using the E-Z Command controller to change addresses.

Operating Turnouts with E-Z Command

Explains how to control turnouts using address buttons 1-8 with the E-Z Command DCC controller.

Manual and System Operations

Covers manual turnout changes, factory resets, and operation with other NMRA-compliant DCC systems.

Bachmann E-Z TRACK 44950 Specifications

General

Brand	Bachmann
Model	E-Z TRACK 44950
Category	Toy
Language	English