I would to a Search here first before buying, of the EZ Track Crossover as many have reported difficulties with them....

Quote from: Ckrails on April 07, 2017, 03:18:36 PM
I asked my mom "hey, when you sold the house what did you do with my old Tyco train set?"  She said that when she and my dad sold the house they sold all the toys too.  I've been pouting about it ever since, and that was 10 years ago.

You need to get over it and instead, thank your Mom and give her a big hug and kiss, LOL

To answer the OP's questions, which I have answered here in the past bc someone else year's ago posted pretty much the same questions:

-First introduction to trains was an AHM set given to me for Xmas when I was 5; in addition to a loco, some brass Atlas track, some cars and a big green power pack made in West Germany, that were my father's.  Two of his cars (Gilberts) exist and are run today with Kadee #148 couplers mounted on them.  I still have many of the AHM cars and over time they have been getting Kadee or EZ Mate Mark II couplers and in most cases new trucks and wheel-sets and some weather work on some.  The AHM loco that came with the set died a long time ago, bc it was a piece of crap.  But even in that, I was taught a valuable lesson.

-I am in this hobby today when it is time for a getaway from the real world and real responsibilities.  You know, big boy stuff...It is a distraction not an obsession, for moi.

-Never since bought any "sets" bc I realized early on, what junk they are.

-Only temporary train running is around the Xmas tree; bought some n/s EZ track for that.

Quote from: Warflight on April 07, 2017, 03:59:01 PM
... how often do you folks run your trains... do you have a layout? If you're still building a layout (I hate to say "unfinished", because a layout is never really finished, but you know... no scenery yet) do you take time to run your engines, and trains on it?

When and as often as I can get to run them.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes.

I love when these topics surface...

I am with ACY, there are times to know what makes sense to invest further capital and time in and what does not, irrespective of sentiment and nostalgia.  If the sentimental pull is so high, why not just display it?  What makes is so necessary to get it to run?  People must really have more $$ and/or time on their hands, than they know what do with...

Quote from: Warflight on April 05, 2017, 11:40:00 PM
I've been using EZ Mate Mk II couplers on most of my engines and stock, and original EZ Mate on one engine, and I have yet to have any issues with them.

As of exactly how long now?...

Quote from: Warflight on March 08, 2017, 09:02:07 AM
Hello, I'm new here...only issue, is how much of a pain in the tuchus it is connecting cars. Now, I realize modern couplers would be a bit dumb on something like a Dewitt Clinton, but the rest of them... is it possible to replace the hooks with EZ couplers, and if so, how would I do it? What would I need? I figured I'd ask here, because I can't be the first with this idea... mayhap I can learn from others?

Quote from: Warflight on March 12, 2017, 10:28:08 PM
... so my question is (if anyone is familiar with these) is what EZ Mate Couples should I get to replace on the rolling stock, and the Jupiter?

Quote from: Warflight on March 13, 2017, 05:09:17 PM
Okay! Just ordered 12 pair of the EZ Mate Mark II, Center Shank, Medium couplers!

Wish me luck folks!

Quote from: sedfred on April 03, 2017, 06:25:43 PM
Um, can somebody please say something helpful already

Quote from: sedfred on April 07, 2017, 05:07:04 PM
I did contact them and of course i got a typical cold, corporate response. I just want my f*****g locomotive fixed and the don't even offer a damn shell for it.

You should chill rightsaidfred.  What did you expect?  You bought a Warehouse/Clearance item?   Have some realistic expectations why don't you?  Why do you expect someone else to solve this for you?  This was YOUR choice man....

Where did you buy this from?

cwex what makes the couplers (and EZ Mates in general) magnetic, is the black. metal, "air hose" on the coupler.

Quote from: indian_hills_r_r on March 27, 2017, 01:07:01 PM
went to nwsl website and the axles cost even more there.

That surprises me.

My DC S4 has some of the same traits.  At first it was very noisy outta da box.  Some Conducta Lube in the can (of the motor) cut the noise immediately but over time, some of the noise has returned.  The slower it is run, the quieter it is.  Seems more like shell vibration to me.  Have not run it front and back enough to see if that has an impact.

Quote from: indian_hills_r_r on March 27, 2017, 02:31:03 AM
I did find out that nwsl or nswl makes a axles set for it but it cost 46.00+ on ebay.

Are you aware you can deal directly with NWSL?

Terrific looking and a great tip 

Quote from: Warflight on March 26, 2017, 04:57:46 PM
Heh! You sound like my dad!

Your Dad sounds like a good man! 

Excellent work, as always!

I hate the PATRIOTS!  Throw it out!  LOL