Hello there Freighttrainx. Bachmann ez- track will work with all if not most locomotives and cars made by most model train manufacturers. If you have any more questions please ask. I hope this helped you out.

Originally posted by muertedechurra:

Hello there Freighttrainx. Bachmann ez- track will work with all if not most locomotives and cars made by most model train manufacturers. If you have any more questions please ask. I hope this helped you out.

Thanks for the advice :) I'm planning to make a layout, and the models I want to buy, Bachmann doesn't offer.

Originally posted by muertedechurra:

Hello there Freighttrainx. Bachmann ez- track will work with all if not most locomotives and cars made by most model train manufacturers. If you have any more questions please ask. I hope this helped you out.

I have one other question reguarding Marklin. Which companies trains are compatable with Marklin C track?

Since marklin C track is a 3 rail system that uses metal studs as a third rail, only models marked on the box as 3 rail or AC can be used. Manufacturers that sell marklin compatible locos are mostly European such as: Fleischmann, Roco, Piko and Electrotren to name a few. MTH also makes 3 rail models of both American and European locos. All marklin and marklin compatible locomotives run on the marklin digital system or on analog AC power. They can´t run on DC or DCC.

Originally posted by muertedechurra:

Since marklin C track is a 3 rail system that uses metal studs as a third rail, only models marked on the box as 3 rail or AC can be used. Manufacturers that sell marklin compatible locos are mostly European such as: Fleischmann, Roco, Piko and Electrotren to name a few. MTH also makes 3 rail models of both American and European locos. All marklin and marklin compatible locomotives run on the marklin digital system or on analog AC power. They can´t run on DC or DCC.

Thanks man :)

No problem! Good luck on you're layout.

Originally posted by muertedechurra:

No problem! Good luck on you're layout.

Thanks :)

Just wanting to mention Atlas and IHC toy trains was left out of the group at the top.

Originally posted by redwinrhn:

Just wanting to mention Atlas and IHC toy trains was left out of the group at the top.

Ok thanks for the tip :)

Ome last thing, are Rivarossi model compatable with EZ track?

Yes

Originally posted by muertedechurra:

Yes

Thanks man :)

No problem

Apologies for the bump, but as a decade-long EZ Track user I was drawn to this thread--I have over the last two weeks run equipment such as a Varney 4-4-2 Atlantic, an Intermountain Hobbies RS1, and a Piko ICE3 Velaro set on EZ Track using 18" radius and #4 switches. And I wouldn't think twice about running a Suydam Brass "PE Twelve" on EZ-track either!

Now, as far as what you want to run, radius is what determines that, not the track. It doesn't matter if I'm running on Bachmann EZ, Athearn Code 100, or Kato Unitrack, if a locomotive or car derails on 18" radius, changing track systems won't change that. For example I have an Athearn SD45 which derails constantly on 18" radius track, but probably could handle 22" radius like a champ. Same goes for turnouts, a locomotive or car may pick the points on a #4 but it'll glide through a #6. For a Rivarossi 85-footer I'd recommend 24" curves and #6 turnouts. Same goes for any large 8-coupled locomotive (i.e. a Northern) or 6-axle diesel (i.e. an SD45).

Also, some tips from personal experience--EZ Track with the black ballast have more corrosive steel rails (as opposed to grey ballast / nickel-silver). I've found a rag soaked with rubbing alcohol and rubber-banded around a wood block cleans up the corrosion nicely. Another bit of care which EZ track requires is when you set up or take apart EZ Track, pinch both plastic clips and avoid flexing the track vertically to keep the rail joiners in good shape.

Also if you can find one at your local model train swapmeet or on Ebay - if you're running DC, I strongly recommend a secondhand MRC Tech II powerpack. First thing I did was I tucked my Bachmann powerpack in a box somewhere, powered up a MRC Tech II-2400 I got secondhand, and never looked back!

Originally posted by Cap'n Sparky:

Apologies for the bump, but as a decade-long EZ Track user I was drawn to this thread--I have over the last two weeks run equipment such as a Varney 4-4-2 Atlantic, an Intermountain Hobbies RS1, and a Piko ICE3 Velaro set on EZ Track using 18" radius and #4 switches. And I wouldn't think twice about running a Suydam Brass "PE Twelve" on EZ-track either!

Now, as far as what you want to run, radius is what determines that, not the track. It doesn't matter if I'm running on Bachmann EZ, Athearn Code 100, or Kato Unitrack, if a locomotive or car derails on 18" radius, changing track systems won't change that. For example I have an Athearn SD45 which derails constantly on 18" radius track, but probably could handle 22" radius like a champ. Same goes for turnouts, a locomotive or car may pick the points on a #4 but it'll glide through a #6. For a Rivarossi 85-footer I'd recommend 24" curves and #6 turnouts. Same goes for any large 8-coupled locomotive (i.e. a Northern) or 6-axle diesel (i.e. an SD45).

Also, some tips from personal experience--EZ Track with the black ballast have more corrosive steel rails (as opposed to grey ballast / nickel-silver). I've found a rag soaked with rubbing alcohol and rubber-banded around a wood block cleans up the corrosion nicely. Another bit of care which EZ track requires is when you set up or take apart EZ Track, pinch both plastic clips and avoid flexing the track vertically to keep the rail joiners in good shape.

Also if you can find one at your local model train swapmeet or on Ebay - if you're running DC, I strongly recommend a secondhand MRC Tech II powerpack. First thing I did was I tucked my Bachmann powerpack in a box somewhere, powered up a MRC Tech II-2400 I got secondhand, and never looked back!

Alrighty thanks for the tip :)