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It sounds like your son is less than a year old, if, as you say, it's his first Christmas. Obviously he will have no idea about trains or be able to operate them for quite a while. So you're buying the train for yourself, basically, at least for a number of years. Who knows what your mindset will be, or what will be available, by the time your son is old enough operate electric trains on his own?

As many folks have suggested in the past to people like you, a set like something from the LC+ offerings would be a fine choice. The usefulness (and it's fun to  use) of the cruise control function can't be overstated, and it's particularly appropriate for Christmas tree layouts, in that you can operate the trains slowly (meaning quietly in the background), and you don't have to tend to them constantly. They will run at the same speed for extended periods of time, and track condition is not as much of a factor for smooth operation as it is with conventional engines. Of  course, LC+ engines alson can be operated manually with their controller, if you wish.

They're very easy to hook up, and have virtually all the features you're going to want, and have rugged construction - very few parts that little hands can easily break off.  As far as durability, I've been running mine for a number of years now, without a single issue. Your experience will probably be the same.

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