Does anybody know the lengths of the track that comes in part numbers 44829 and 44899

Quote from: Fred Klein on April 14, 2024, 11:56:44 PMDave, 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.

You were correct, got it to fit, thanks for the help.

I recently purchased a Bachmann N scale GP 40 EMD Diesel Locomotive Penn Central & Matching Dummy.
I need to replace all four trucks and couplers for four modern sets. I have tried to figure it out but I can't and I need some help.

Quote from: Fred Klein on April 14, 2024, 11:56:44 PMDave, 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.

Ill check it out and let you know the outcome.

Quote from: Fred Klein on April 14, 2024, 05:54:06 PMDave, I used to model in N scale and still have my Micro-Trains N-gauge coupler height gauge.  My son has all of my N scale trains plus the track but I still have a piece of N scale EZ track that I use as a programming track when he visits here ("Dad, can you look at this locomotive while I'm here ......"). The Micro-Trains coupler height gauge fits very nicely on top of the track on my EZ track and works very well. Remember, the gauge is designed to fit on the track (rails) itself, not on the roadbed. The rails are supposed to fit into the grooves in the bottom of the gauge and the "shelf" on the lower edge of the gauge is for setting the clearance for the uncoupling lever (looks like a bent hose). Hope this helps.

Fred I just replied but could not figure out how to tag you so I did a separate post in this thread with two images of the back of the package.

Fred here is what the back of the package has on it and as you should be able to see there are no grooves on the bottom, just two raised areas that look like they are meant to go between the two rails on the inside but they do not

I have N gauge.

Can a Bachmann 78998 magnetic uncoupler be used on EZ Tracks?

What couple. height gauge do I use on the Bachmann EZ Track?
The one I bought from Micro-Trains is not wide enough to reach both tracks.

I recently purchased a Bachmann N scale GP 40 EMD diesel locomotive and a dummy that have the original couplers on them and would like to replace them with either a Micro-Trains coupler or a Bachmann-style modern coupler. Can anyone help this old man?

Thanks I will look into it.

Quote from: Len on March 22, 2024, 06:25:41 PMYou should also get yourself a Micro-Trains #1055 coupler height gauge. It will let you be sure all of your couplers are at the same height, and the trip pins will not snag on anything.

Got both tool on order just awaiting their arrival on track ?
While I'm waiting what coupler do you or anybody out there suggest I purchase to replace the stock one's that came on all of the cars including the engine and coal car.

Quote from: trainman203 on March 22, 2024, 02:27:52 PMYou have to ask the Bach Man to do it.

Here within my post.

Got you and thanks.

Quote from: trainman203 on March 22, 2024, 02:44:20 PMThe trouble with Hobby lobby instead of an actual local hobby shop is that they will be no help to you on any kind of issue that might arise. All they do is sell you stuff.

The first thing you need to do is make sure that all the couplers are the right height. N scale being as tiny as it is, a molecular difference between couplers will cause failure. 

You'll need a coupler height measuring gauge that  is compatible with Bachmann couplers.  I'm afraid I won't be much help with that, but I'm sure someone else on the forum can step up to the plate and offer direction.

You ought to have one of these no matter what:

https://midwestmodelrr.com/nmr8/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8eDh4MGIhQMV-Ut_. _D_BwE

A little editorial from me -  many people enjoy N scale but at my age I just don't want to deal with anything so small and demanding.  The smallest speck of dust on the track will make your train stall, and as you are already finding out, dimensional tolerances are very exacting.  If you are into any kind of operations involving switching, you'll find out that coupling up prototypically is impossible, the little cars are just too light to offer any resistance needed for couplers to function when coupling up.

The above is only opinion, of course. I re-entered Model railroading at a late date just like you have and had to make the decision between N and HO.  I chose HO and I've never regretted it.

Unfortunately Hobby Lobby is the only place we have in my area that deals in trains and their selection is not good at all.
I will check into this, I appreciate the advise.