I love them, I use 5, but the 1033 is a bit light for some trains imo.
An LW ,KW, VW, or ZW is better. (basically 125w or more, prewar versions too)
You could use a couple of Bridge Rectifiers to knock the 5v start voltage down a bit if this bothers you when using small or simply lower volt locos.
The Z4000 (Z4k) is the MTH modern version of a ZW more or less.
Those as well as Lionel's modern units have a faster acting ciruit protection that electronics in todays trains can benefit from. (the faster trip speed doesn't hurt with post war either)
RMT may have some more stock now. I didn't read close.
Menards had some insulation paper under the center rail have issues in the initial runs. I haven't heard a complaint in a few years now. My own order was fine, great, sturdy, clean, great fit to each other. It was inexpensive and on my porch within 48 hours of my order.. shipped regular ground!
I loved the experience.
Don't buy used tube track unless it gleams and talk in loose change terms if you do. A hobby shop near here used to give old tubular away. I will take it for free, but won't pay a dime if its old.
New track performance is worth the few extra bucks, be it Menards, S-snap, or what ever.
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