Thanks For the responses--esp. For Dave's extensive clinic! And it seems like I have a bit of bench work ahead of me, in order to get the track in shape  . The track is the classic, old stuff and is oxidized but not rusty. The locomotive appears to be the cheapest option for its era. I bought the "set" for my 4.5 year old boy to get started with trains. My dad was a fanatical model railroader, who, during my childhood, tried, unsuccessfully, to recruit me into the fold. Now that I am older, I find I have a fondness for it, but I am an amateur!

Guy

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