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When I was a beginner (about your son's age), there was NOTHING in the world that could compare to a Lionel O-gauge train. They're BIG (to a child), hard to break, make noise, and have more "play" opportunity (hence "toy" train vs. "model" train) in the way of accessories, smoke, and sound. <br /> <br />Sure, I eventually went to HO, and will probably stick with that when I'm able to build my "dream" layout, but your 7 year old is a bit far from that point irght now. (And I still pick up a nice O piece now and again) <br /> <br />As stated above, a set that can run on O-27 track will hardly take up more space than HO anyway. Just be sure you get a set with a reasonably nice Die-cast engine. If you're willing to spend the money, modern O gauge has all digital sound and much better smoke; I'm sure they would enthrall your son. If not, the bigger size and noise of O gauge is still probably more attrative to a child than what you get with HO.
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