The engine has a completed footprint of 7.1 inches in height by 10.6 inches in width and 5.5 inches in depth -- not too big and more educational than the animated .gifs on HowStuffWorks.com.

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In addition to their regular items, Lionel makes "Christmas sets, Christmas engines, Christmas cars, Christmas accessories," he explained. "You can do just a layout of Christmas items. And it's ...