Tom pointed out what I was going to mention: the engine wrapper isn't in the picture. While the picture is a good guide of what equipment is in the box, it cannot be relied on to show EVERYTHING that was in the box.
Set 5358 was sold in 1953 and in 1954; the '54 sets would most likely have the plastic wire, no plug feature. Some 1953 sets might also have the small motor version.
This set, like most of the upper level sets did not come with a transformer. Sets ending in "T" usually had a transformer (that's what the T means). A "W" in the set number indicates a Billboard Whistle included in the set. I do have this set, but no boxes--and the caboose had a cigarette burn in one window--the owner was, um, a bit of a "roughneck"--although a good guy. My set came to me with a 16B transformer, as mentioned, the buyer had to also buy a transformer. This helped keep the "set purchase price" down.
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