gbbari,
I should have elaborated.
It was set on the track with no cars attached, using a MRC trainpower 6200 power pack (plenty of power for a 16' x 5' oval).  All track is clean as I had just run two Bachmann shays doubleheaded and also ran one of my Annies afterwards.
Thanks for all the input and will let you know how I make out.
Chuck

Picked up a new Thomas loco at my nearest G scale hobby shop (2 hour round trip).  Got home, put it on my track, it ran about two inches, loud clattering started, and then just the motor was turning and no movement of the locomotive.  Called dealer and he said bring it back and he will switch it out. 
What are chances that I test the replacement at the store and then get it home and have it run a couple of laps and do the same as the first one?
Anybody else have this problem?
I had planned on removing Thomas face, detailing and repainting it, then use it along side my Bachmann shays and heislers just for the fun of it.  However, I would be very disappointed to do all that work and then have an unreliable piece of motive power.
Any input, thanks in advance.
Chuck

Terry,
Excellent Christmas display!
Thanks for posting,
Chuck

Tom,
Excellent video and review.  Are the caboose abd boxcar also the new Bachmann finescale cars?
Thanks,
Chuck

rrj,
Just go to search icon at the top of this page, click on it and then type in "remove lettering", lots of help.
Chuck

I think it's supposed to be "Barakmann"
Chuck

Byron,
Since you said you will only have the two cars, maybe you could just add a "1" in front of the "5" on one of the cars so they would be numbered 5 and 15.
It would save having to remove the existing number.
Chuck

Look at the size of the loco compared to the size of the rails and the ties in Bachmann's photo under their new products.  It appears that it might be close to 1/48th scale sitting on a G gauge track!
Chuck

Bruce,
Amen to using the Kadee couplers on everything.  I have mostly Bachmann, but also LGB, USA, Aristocraft, Accucraft and Hartland - all with Kadee's.  They make so many different variations, you can always find one to fit (sometimes with modifications).
Chuck

Excellent, Vic.
Thanks for posting,
Chuck

Yeah,
The Bocce man sez KAOPECTATE!!!

Bill,
Absolutely great videos!!
Thanks for sharing,
Chuck

Dear spla13,
You took apart the two locomotives to check for loose screws before you ever ran them?
If I ever had to do that, it would be my last purchase from that manufacturer, whoever they are!
Chuck

But, Duh....
Are we supposed to guess who and where this dealer is?
Chuck

A moment of silence for a great actor, family man and humanitarian.
Chuck