Thank you to all that have replied, and those who may still reply. Again lots of good perspective.
I do understand the privacy issue. While I participate on this forum, I keep a low profile about this in my neighborhood. I have the same feelings as mentioned by R Nelson. While my models are 3R, I have Brass Steam Locos. My young grandsons can look, but not handle. I have given them other trains to play with. If still interested, when they get older, it will be different.