Gene.
He already left positive feedback for the vendor stating that the item was "Exactly as described..."
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=srskelly&&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller&sspagename=VIP:feedback:2:us&iid=220199520839

Bob,
If you are interested in craftsman kits, contact me off the board. I have some I will sell.
I have unassembled Muir Models kits of -
Ponderosa ranch house
Pondersoa bunk house
Ponderosa cattle weighing and loading pens
2 Donner Pass snowsheds
I also have an unassembled Speed Craft Pacific Railway 3 stall engine house and an unopened Bachmann Old West marshal's office and restaurant.
I want to sell the whole lot together since I'm no longer doing an Old West HO layout.
I'd like to sell them to someone who would use them rather than just put them on Ebay.

Really good job. Looks great.

I guess Bachmann could put a disclaimer on all their products - "CAUTION. This product is for advanced model railroaders only. It might not function properly without some additional work by the purchaser."

It's like buying a new car and taking it home and finding out you have to get under the hood and troubleshoot it because it's not running right.
You could take it back to the dealer and they'll probably give you a loaner car until they fix your problem. It's under warranty and the dealer is right down the street so you don't have to pay to have it shipped back the factory and then pay a charge on top of that.
You could return your EZ switch to the dealer (If you bought it locally. If not you have to pay the postage to send it back to the dealer.) and get another one just like it, but it might have the same problems, so that's no help.
I stand by my statement that you shouldn't have to tweak a product right out of the box to get it to function properly.
It's no big deal to most of you because most of you don't use EZ Track. If Bachmann started shipping locos that didn't run right out of the box, there's a whole bunch of you who would be squawking.

I guess I've seen quite a few complaints about the EZ switches and numerous fixes for them.
I have to agree with the consumers here.
If the points on EZ switches often need filing, then why aren't they built better at the factory so the points don't need filing by the consumer?
The rivets on my switches frequently get loose and sloppy. Why can't this be addressed at the factory by using a stronger metal for the rivets?
I often sing the praises of EZ Track, but there are some issues as evidenced by the number of complaints on the board here.
I wonder how many people don't take the time to complain here or to Bachmann directly and just chalk them up as "junk" and never buy EZ track again?
It's harmful to Bachmann's reputation and, it therefore follows, their sales.
There are reasons I don't buy Fords - Their reputation from years past and I'm not willing to risk $30,000 to see if they've gotten better.
Bachmann does an excellent job of replacing defective items, but it still costs to send the items in what with postage and a trip to the post office.
I haven't had a problem with Bachmann locos, other then the occasional front truck derailment on the old time 4-4-0's. When it happens, it's usually on the EZ Track switches. Maybe coincidence? A little weight on the truck usually fixes that problem for me, unless it's the switch causing the problem.
I can afford to replace bad switches. Some folks aren't as fortunate.
Given that much of Bachmann's EZ Track appeal is to kids and beginners, it shouldn't be up to them to have to tweak the switches out of the box to make them function correctly.

You might be better off using a 1" Atlas fitter piece and then cutting a 1" piece of plastic roadbed to go under it. Sand the roadbed down so it is smooth on top.
This way, you don't have to worry about loosening the rail when you try to cut the whole EZ Track piece.

I emailed Thor's Trains and asked him about it. This was his response -

With an atlas snap saw and some rail joiners, you can cut track into 1 inch sections

The software allowed for 1" sections

Happy railroading

Thor

To add to that, Bachmann's N Scale 60 degree crossing has 1" adaptors. Are y'all talking about N Scale?

Are y'all sure you don't mean 2"?
Look at the picture. The plastic connectors sticking out from EZ Track pieces are 3/4" long. The adaptor itself is more than 1/4" longer than one of the connectors.
I apologize if I'm wrong, but I don't think so.
Can someone post a pic of one next to a ruler?

To echo Gene, I would at least place a signal there, whether it is operating or not.

Kevin - Turn your head sideways
Just kidding.
The way it's built, there's no room to really step back far enough to get good "horizontal" pics.

Sheldon, Roger, EBT -
I'm aware that you guys are craftsmen at what you do. I envy your skills and dedication to the hobby.
Your standards and expectations aren't too high because that is what you strive for.
Some of the other layouts mentioned are done by folks who are serious model railroaders with an eye for detail and operations.
I don't think Northlandz was ever intended to be up to those standards. The trains there just go round and round.
For guys like me who just like playing with trains, it's the neatest train layout I ever saw.

Rich - Not sure what King Ralph is.
I have a fellow Marine buddy whose dad was stationed in England during WWII where he met and married a British lass and brought her to the States.
She often comes up with phrases like that just to see the reactions of us American folks.

I'd say it's definitely worth it.
Nit pickers probably won't agree as some of the scenery looks like what it is - painted plaster. The whole place shows it's age.
Having said that, it's totally awesome! I whole heartedly recommend it.