I made a really big purchase last week on Friday. Mario's trains had a 8% discount on all their items and I decided purchasing the item in question would be the best deal. It's arriving next week, I can't wait to see it and test it out. It's the first; and most likely only; kind of model I will ever own. You'll have to wait and see what it is, but here are a few hints as to what I bought:
Engine was rebuilt in the mid 1900s; it's was owned by a fallen Flag railroad, that was bought up by Norfolk Southern in the past; and it's an engine that is currently on display at a train museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania.