Bob, you're missing that these simply don't run well on Gargraves/Ross or Atlas track. I've measured a number of them, and the wheel gauge is .04 to .05 too tight on all of them when compared to my MTH Premier or Lionel cars. A string of Menards boxcars will rarely make it more than two-three times over the double-slip switches, and they also derail on the curved O96/O72 switch at my service track. I can't remember any MTH or Lionel cars having either of these issues.
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