First off, I boxed it up and put it away in storage, so a picture right now isn't handy. I can get i out again and take the pick if you guys want it. There was a listing on Ebay for the same exact train set that closed yesterday. Seller claimed he'd only used it once, when I asked him specifics, he never replied, so I didn't bid. Went for $96 plus $19 shipping. Was seriously thinking of buying it for replacement parts if needed somewhere down the line. There's a current listing for 12 corner & 12 straight pieces of New Bright G scale track as well for $30, but with what y'all or saying, w/o a closeup, it would be a gamble. I agree with NM.....as long as the track is open tied track and the same gauge, I don't see a raeson why the existing clip won't work with possibly a slight modifcation. All it has to do is fit between the ties and make a solid connection to work. Cleaning with rubbing alcohol and then a slight covering of household oil is how I maintain mine to ensure a solid current. What wouldn't work is G track with a fixed roadbed, but I haven't seen that in G scale yet......I have some in HO that I like to use for the christmas setup cause I put a layer of batting down to simulate snow and rather than pinning the track down, the plastic roadbed keeps it level & makes teardown quicker. I'll make a point of getting the track out and taking a picture so y'all can see. Any opinions on running two different types of track for an additional layout like I mentioned? Thanks Randy

I agree with NM....first hand knowledge is unbeatable with a local group. They're very passionate about what they do, usually have a club project going on and you never know, they might just put you to work. I was just thinking of a new project on a line that's gonna go away. I'll approach the railroad for whatever they can give me cause they're seven or eight long, high wooden trestles on this line. Then I'll check with the local FS office for topographic maps and arial photos. AND then, I'll go to the local club, which in my case is 43 miles away and see if I can garner interest. I know that's more complicated than you probably wanted to get, but it's a great way to get multiple ideas! 

That's what I was thinking Narrow, but will the clip on transformer/controller work on good track. I found the exact same train on Ebay, new in the box plus some add-on cars to expand. Transformer currently says it will run 80' of track..thinking of expanding the G scale setup from just the 18 foot oval under tree to running it behind love seat and under open glass top coffee table. That would add about 22 feet to current setup & add a couple S turns. Then, I found a store closing out with a Lionel G scale christmas train, 4-6-0 loco, flatcar and musical caboose w/ track and transformer that would look great on a trestle circling tree oval at a 90° orientation to the other & 18" off the floor. Sounds great in my head..only bummer would be two separate types of track, but the price is unbeatable! This will give me a fix until I figure out addition to my christmas HO layout..it's a winter theme on a 4 x 6 base 32" high, mountain scene in snow, hills, tunnels, Thomas Kinkade buildings among others, all 1900s theme because of my 2-8-0 steam loco used from 1889 to 1920. I started adding a 2 x 8, "waterfront" section & needed to add a roundhouse, which I've got, but I need to build a new table to keep it stable. Ever notice this hobby is addictive! I'm working at easier setup & tear down options too. Keep advice coming. Thanks

Hi, I have an animated holiday train sold by JC Penney and made by a company called New Bright. It's a great holiday decoration, I've fixed wires, but mostly it's held up fine over the years. My question is about possibly buying new track. There's no gauge listed anywhere, and while I also own HO products, my knowledge of toy trains isn't sufficient to know. It's listed as the New Bright no. 380/980 "HOLIDAY EXPRESS" layout.

The rails appear to be 1 and 15/16" apart from center of rail to center of rail. They be 2" wide if you measured from outside edge to outside edge. The transformer connection to the rails is accomplished by a bar that fits under the track and contacts on either side raise up to touch the rails. Transformer runs sounds and lights. A window installer stepped on one of the corner pieces and broke the plastic that lines up the rails. It will probably work, and if not, I can make that particular connection solid. However, I'd like to know if it's possible that the track is a standard gauge and can therefore be purchased. Any help or advice is appreciated