Originally Posted by Boilermaker1:
... It should be rule #1 that Thomas should never be left visible on a layout at a show, unless there is an intent to run it immediately. As much as the blue guy probably does to promote the hobby, after a while, it drives you nuts.
i bought the first O gauge Thomas that Lionel put out (wish they had made it with a more robust motor/ drive) and the only way i could ever get it off the track was to deftly try to slip on his "tired" or "sleeping" face and explain to the kids that Thomas needs a rest.
cheers...gary