Hey Jerry,
  Thanks for your reply.  So any HO track will work with this train?  I've looked on another site but there were tracks that  they said were for HO but looked different from each other, does that make a difference?  Also will any controller work or are controllers rated with different strengths and if so which is appropate for the 'Sprit of 76'?   thanks

Hello,  I am new to the and want to say hello to everyone.  I have bought a set of 'Spirit of 76' train and cars,but it came with no controller or tracks.  I'm totally new to the train hobby and have no experience as to what came with this set or what would work. Can someone share some advise as to get started on getting up and running.  Thanks