Thanks for your reply. Yes, I've read that I need to maintain the track and engine. But, this is a brand new set up, just one month old. Should this have happened in that short of a time? Do you think I should purchase a more powerful transformer?

Gator would be cool but idk he really only appeared in a movie and maybe like 3 episodes characters like whiff are better options for another large tank engine

Hi Ntrainfan6,

The N scale ALC-42 is wrapping up production and will be shipping from the factory very soon. Expect them to ship to dealers in a few weeks. And yes, it will be fully equipped with all the same sound and lighting features out of the box as the N scale SC-44. Thanks for your patience!

Hi Dave,

Yes, the 78998 magnetic coupler is designed to be used with E-Z Track. All you have to do is place it under the roadbed on a straight section of track.

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Last year's issue was ordered in early March and arrived at the beginning of October, so two weeks sounds absolutely fantastic. Looking forward to it.

BTW, Ken, if you don't get the rocket sled from "The Great Race" you can always try for the one from "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr." 

Dave, my memory is a bit rusty since its been a while since I used my coupler height gauge. Yes, the two raised areas on the gauge are meant to go between the rails and they are a tight fit, as in you need to put one side  in and then exert a little sideways pressure to seat the other side. They are definitely not a drop-in fit; they are supposed to be snug. One thing you might try is to mount the gauge to different pieces of track - some are looser than others due to normal manufacturing tolerances. Hope this helps.

  Hopefully my copy will arrive next week, ordered Mar 26th, also waiting on Professor Fakes Rocket Sled ( from "The Great Race")