I see this topic from 2015 but nothing later. Newbie to Model Trains and really like the layout of the Grand Valley track; one train that runs around perimeter and then transitions to "8". I'm on a 4 x 8 and using DCC; right now my track is oval; minimal at best. I plan on using one train only. I noticed that Woodland revised their track layout (based on Atlas Code 83 Track) due to Atlas discontinuing pieces. I emailed them re: using Bachmann and of course they follow the copy on their site. "May need to be tweaked". In the post on this forum from 2105 one person mentioned that the tunnels may cause problems as the EZ track is wider than the roadbed being used when using Atlas, and may need to adjust. Yet from the layout instructions from Woodland, all track is sitting on their foam risers with some inclines / declines - and all of these are 2.5" wide, while EZ track is 2.0" wide. Also, comments re: the truss bridge and needing to compensate for that. Anyhow - just curious if anyone out there has actually done the Grand Valley layout / design using Bachmann EZ track NS. And if they encountered any issues with tunnels, bridges, inclines, etc. I appreciate any feedback. Thank you.

Just purchased a Power Cab DCC Starter set to use with brand new EZ track from Bachmann. First time doing model trains so I have a question re: attaching HO Code 100 Terminal Joiners to the EZ Track. I have attached one of the Terminal Joiners to the inside rail and will then connect it to the Power Cab. Will then follow with wire to the Cab and the outer rail. BUT from the illustration in the Power Cab manual, it appears that the Terminal Joiner Wire should run UNDER the track for that inside rail. But the way the piece is soldered - see pics attached - the piece does stick up a bit ... and I'm wondering if this would interfere with the trains movement? Is there something that I am not doing right? If I flip the Joiner the other way, it appears the wire would get scrunched into the bottom of the track when I connect two tracks. Hope this makes sense. Appreciate any advice.