In addition to violently derailing the train behind it, this issue also SHREDS the traction tires if you are not careful. Not to mention, I'm sure it does a number to the motor, steam driving wheels/valve gear and internal gearing. I want and expect to have these trains running for years to come.
Andy at MTH got back to me. He said R&D was going to look into it and he would follow up and get back to me if there was any news. R&D tells Andy that if there is a simple software fix, they will pursue it.