Fatman posted:Ok so I admit it ....
Yes I just bought a ...............
BATTERY powered Marx Tin Locomotive
Nope, not heretical at all. Marx "D" cell onboard battery powered trains are the underappreciated siblings to their mechanical brethren! Both use the same 2-rail tinplate track, and they are equally at home running together. I have several, and am impressed by how well they work. Lots of fun - even on a minimalist layout like the one below: