If you simply want to run a beautiful train on your layout: buy 2–3 of the locomotive sets and 5–6 coach sets. You’ll get 90% of the visual joy for 30% of the cost.

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: Modern releases typically come with pre-installed LED interior lighting and marker lights that are controllable via DCC decoders.

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