My wife got me one of the Newquida Chinese LGB 2-6-2T knock offs thru Amazon.com. Looks like good bashing fodder. Actualy I plan to ditch the RC and sound, then put a adjustable speed control between the battery and the motor. My front yard layout is the German theme one and it just goes round and round whilst I sip my favorite beer. So once its set to a nice slow speed pulling my 3 LGB coaches, I will be happy. I am charging the battery now. Atleast I can go play when the track is dirty or cold out. Merry Christmas. Mike