Well, I just placed my order. Curious to see how long it will take to get here.

A transformer may only be part of the issue, you need to keep the track clean, not easy where located. like wise the locomotive will need cleaning as well. also understand that these locos will not last for long periods of time in such an environment. folks have used lgb equipment  and have reported over time the track wears out in the curves, and flanges become non existant.

Dave, 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.

Hello - first time poster here.
I own a Christmas store (open all year) and we recently installed a G scale Bachmann train to run around the store, near the ceiling. I only had it running every once in a while, maybe once an hour for 5 mins (there's an on/off switch on the desk). It's about 60 ft of track in an oval. I didn't do much besides purchase the train and extra track- we had a carpenter build the platform and he then got the train running.
 It worked perfectly for the first month but then it stopped. I was able to get it going by turning it to max speed and physically pushing the train to get it started but this is obviously not sustainable.
Our carpenter said he thinks it's probably the transformer - that the transformer which came with the train is not appropriate for a 60' track and thus not strong enough.
Does this sound right to you? If so, which transformer should I be looking to purchase?
Or, do you think it's something else?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I have N gauge.

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

I was in a discussion about new steam locos in 0n30 scale. I wonder if Bachmann have any plans or intentions to release any new locomotives. The Spectrum range are such great locos and there is a need for new ones. Another run of 2-8-0's would be best sellers for sure. 
With the best of care they wear out eventually. My Forney is ancient, but still goes, and the big ten wheeler is no youngster either.
I hope Bachmann are planning to continue with 0n30. The loss of Spectrum locos would be a blow.

Quote from: RailsByRick on April 12, 2024, 05:56:09 PMGator is high on my wishlist of characters that I think Bachmann should consider making. I'd say he's probably had the same amount of screen time as Stanley (if not more). All around a great character, and a great design. If Bachmann can produce Stanley, then why not Gator?

I mean Stanley has had 50 on screen appearances, including cameos, 10 of which include speaking roles. Gator had 4 including Tale of the Brave. I'd absolutely love Gator but Stanley was as mentioned used alot more. He's a Sodor engine compared to Gator being on the main land. Even Samson, Spencer, Connor and Caitln (other main land engines) appears more then Gator. After series 18 he's never even mentioned again

If you have HO track, then you need an HO gauge. You have an "N" scale gauge there.