This is really the solution that's needed:
http://www.tuveson.com/DCmotor...motor_conversion.htm
http://www.tuveson.com/GearedM...ar_reduction_kit.htm
The Flyer guys have had it for years, why don't we?? I blame RailKing. Once that came out, it was easier to buy something new than to improve what was already there. There's only so much these little motors can do, the gear ratio is hopeless. 30:1 or bust!!