My 4-year-old grandson was kept home from school sick and stayed with Grandma and Grandpa yesterday. We hauled out the old 027 track and created a 19-foot irregularly shaped setup using 027, 034, 042, 054 and 072 curves. A cheap old Marx set came off the display shelf. A little cleaning of the track, and away it went, powered by a 30-watt transformer. 
Of course, after a bit it was on to the Nintendo DS. 
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Tran4Me,
Nice job Grampa!
Brad
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Of course, after a bit it was on to the Nintendo DS.
next time try throwing in a whistle tender (have to say, one of the down sides of Marx) and maybe a wrecker? technology has not made it a very level playing field, but action cars could certainly be a step in the right direction.
it would be interesting to discover whether he will post this picture to the OGR forum in another 50 years.
Something cool and nostalgic about the pic.....
He will remember this day for years to come.
Thank you all very much for the kind words and suggestions. He was quite thrilled to receive a Lionel CSX freight set today, as he will be out of town on Christmas day. Age 4 has seemed to be the right age for him and his two brothers to receive their Lionels.
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