Reply to "Holiday visitors - Fancy trains or fun trains?"

I must agree passenger cars seemed to be well received by all, but I've also noticed fun cars go along way if they are relatable.  I usually have a Disney train running, and almost all of my Disney cars off actions, chase gondolas, bobbing heads, aquarium swimming.  People see the cars, then recognize the characters and that tends to be popular with everyone.  I think that is why the Hogwarts and Polar Express are popular, people recognize and can relate.  Also, steam engines seem most popular, probably all the movement by the drivers and the puffing smoke.