Got you and thanks.

Quote from: trainman203 on March 22, 2024, 02:44:20 PMThe trouble with Hobby lobby instead of an actual local hobby shop is that they will be no help to you on any kind of issue that might arise. All they do is sell you stuff.

The first thing you need to do is make sure that all the couplers are the right height. N scale being as tiny as it is, a molecular difference between couplers will cause failure. 

You'll need a coupler height measuring gauge that  is compatible with Bachmann couplers.  I'm afraid I won't be much help with that, but I'm sure someone else on the forum can step up to the plate and offer direction.

You ought to have one of these no matter what:

https://midwestmodelrr.com/nmr8/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8eDh4MGIhQMV-Ut_. _D_BwE

A little editorial from me -  many people enjoy N scale but at my age I just don't want to deal with anything so small and demanding.  The smallest speck of dust on the track will make your train stall, and as you are already finding out, dimensional tolerances are very exacting.  If you are into any kind of operations involving switching, you'll find out that coupling up prototypically is impossible, the little cars are just too light to offer any resistance needed for couplers to function when coupling up.

The above is only opinion, of course. I re-entered Model railroading at a late date just like you have and had to make the decision between N and HO.  I chose HO and I've never regretted it.

Unfortunately Hobby Lobby is the only place we have in my area that deals in trains and their selection is not good at all.
I will check into this, I appreciate the advise.

Also Terry what is your base material? Ply or foam or foam on ply?

How do you remove a complete post?

First off thanks for letting me join the forum.
My problem is that none of my cars will stay coupled together.
I just purchased The Yard Boss the other day at Hobby Lobby. It is my first "N" scale set.
I have tried everything that I know to try having had an "HO" train many years ago and have passed it on to my grandkids.

Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Quote from: Terry Toenges on March 22, 2024, 12:45:37 PMI use a spot of white glue every 4-8" inches along the sides of the roadbed. If I ever want to change something, it's easy to pull up.

Thanks Terry I will give it a try.

New to EZ Tracks. What is the best way to make them permanent on my foam board base, hot glue?
What have you used?