I can't thank you guys enough! I'm a brand new beginner and questions I've had for many years have kept me from getting started with this hobby. I wish I knew 10 years ago about this kind of web site and the information you readily share.
    All of your posts have given me very pertenant information. I couldn't believe my eyes this morning when I read about cleaning the track. That was going to be my next question. Just holding off on it 'cause I didn't want my questions to appear as rapid fire!!
    Thanks guys, very much appreciated !!!

    Ted

Thanks for all the info. I did find that it's necessary to run at about 60%, then the smoke works. The info about the messy track and locos is a good tip that I hadn't considered or experienced yet. But the part about the small children enjoying it was the most interesting. I'm the only person in this household.  So I guess a 66 year old beginner is a lot like a small child when it comes to the smoke. 'Cause I was getting a kick out of it!  But I won't bother buying more smoke juice cause I don't like messes.   Thanks guys !!!
    Ted

    My month old steam loco only blew smoke the first couple times I added liquid. I tried disconnecting the remote turnouts in case they were drawing too much power from my power pack. That didn't make any difference. Anybody got some other ideas I can try?
    Thanks, Ted

    Can Atlas turnouts be adapted and used with the EZ Track system?

   I'm another beginner with much the same problem. I have a Bachman train set that came with a transformer and the steel alloy EZ track. I then bought the Nickle Silver $100. "Your first tack pack".  The red and green wires in the track pack don't connect to the transformer. And there is zero mention of this part of the process in the otherwise explicit directions. I'm sure I need another piece of equipment, but have no idea what it might be called, or what it would look like so I could pick one out of a cataloge. Will I also nee a new and upgraded transformer?? So far this has not been the world's best hobby!
    Thanks to whoever answers!!!