I agree TrainMan2001, That the changes needed to be minimal and they should not call it Trackmaster anymore as it is no longer compatible with Trackmaster track so it is kind of false advertising. But they protect themselves from litigation with fine print on the box saying "May not work with all previous track, sets and destinations", Really? May not? ummm
It is basically a money grab in too many ways
* new locos wont run on the older track
* new locos wont work with any of the previous sets and destinations
* they tires are rock hard and not changeable
* they no longer free roll
* they use twice the batteries and a more expensive type
* all locos have the same chassis and wheel config
* weight of the locos and trucks is right down
* more inferior plastic is being used
It is basically a money grab in too many ways
* new locos wont run on the older track
* new locos wont work with any of the previous sets and destinations
* they tires are rock hard and not changeable
* they no longer free roll
* they use twice the batteries and a more expensive type
* all locos have the same chassis and wheel config
* weight of the locos and trucks is right down
* more inferior plastic is being used